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Predicting the next 5 roster cuts for Bears after 2nd preseason game

Predicting the next 5 roster cuts for Bears after 2nd preseason game

With the second week of preseason in the books, the next round of cuts is expected to begin for the Chicago Bears, who will need to trim the roster from 85 to 80 players by Tuesday at 3 p.m. CT.

There are three rounds of cuts following each preseason game, with the first two rounds of cuts being gradual (90 to 85 on Aug. 16, 85 to 80 on Aug. 23). Teams will have to trim their final roster from 80 to 53 players on Aug. 30.

There are a number of roster bubble players who made a strong case for a roster spot — or to at least get through this round of cuts — in the Bears’ win against the Seahawks.

We’re breaking down the players who could be among the second cuts of the summer and then sharing our predictions for the next five cuts.

OL Shon Coleman

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It’s been a rough preseason for veteran tackle Shon Coleman, who’s committed penalties and has gotten beat on multiple occasions, including giving up a sack. At this point, the offensive line appears to be set, whether it’s starters or depth pieces, and Coleman doesn’t appear to factor into things. Could they keep him around for the preseason finale? Perhaps.

FB Jake Tonges

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Jake Tonges has served as Khari Blasingame’s backup at fullback this summer. While Tonges scored a touchdown in Thursday’s preseason game, he could be among the next round of cuts. After all, the Bears just signed another fullback in Jake Bargas. While Blasingame was injured, he’s healthy and back at practice. Could this be the end of Tonges?

LB Caleb Johnson

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Caleb Johnson finds himself battling for a roster spot among a competitive linebacker group. But his chances took a hit when he suffered a knee injury in last Thursday’s preseason game against the Seahawks. While Johnson is a core special teams contributor, his knee injury is certainly a setback and could cost him a roster spot.

RB De’Montre Tuggle

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Tuggle signed with Chicago as an undrafted rookie free agent this offseason. He had some nice runs in the preseason, but Tuggle is at a disadvantage when it comes to landing a roster spot. That’s what happens when you’re part of arguably the deepest position group on the roster. But perhaps Trestan Ebner’s injury is enough to keep Tuggle around for the…

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