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Bears release first unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 1 vs. Titans

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their Week 1 opener against the Tennessee Titans, where Chicago is looking for a win in rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' NFL debut.

The Bears released their first unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Titans, which didn’t feature too many surprises and provided the answers to some questions regarding depth at certain positions.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ first depth chart of the regular season:

Quarterback

  • Starter: Caleb Williams

  • Reserve: Tyson Bagent

Running back

  • Starter: D'Andre Swift

  • Reserves: Khalil Herbert, Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer

Fullback

  • Starter: Khari Blasingame

  • Reserve: N/A

Wide receiver

  • Starters: DJ Moore, Keenan Allen

  • Reserves: Rome Odunze, Tyler Scott, Velus Jones Jr., DeAndre Carter

Tight end

  • Starter: Cole Kmet

  • Reserves: Gerald Everett, Marcedes Lewis

Offensive line

  • Starters: Braxton Jones (LT), Teven Jenkins (LG), Coleman Shelton (C), Nate Davis (RG), Darnell Wright (RT)

  • Reserves: Kiran Amegadjie (LT), Ryan Bates (LG), Doug Kramer Jr. (C), Bill Murray (RG), Matt Pryor (RT)

Nov 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat (98) applies pressure to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the first half forcing an incomplete pass at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat (98) applies pressure to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) in the first half forcing an incomplete pass at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Edge rusher

  • Starters: Montez Sweat, DeMarcus Walker

  • Reserves: Darrell Taylor, Austin Booker, Dominique Robinson, Daniel Hardy

Defensive tackle

  • Starters: Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter

  • Reserves: Zacch Pickens, Chris Williams

Linebacker

  • Starters: Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards

  • Reserves: Jack Sanborn, Amen Ogbongbemiga, Noah Sewell

Cornerback

  • Starters: Jaylon Johnson, Tyrique Stevenson, Kyler Gordon (NCB)

  • Reserves: Terell Smith, Jaylon Jones, Josh Blackwell (NCB)

Safety

  • Starters: Jaquan Brisker, Kevin Byard

  • Reserves: Jonathan Owens, Elijah Hicks

Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) celebrates with punter Tory Taylor (19) after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) celebrates with punter Tory Taylor (19) after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Specialists

  • Starters: Cairo Santos (K), Tory Taylor (P), Scott Daly (LS)*

  • Reserves: N/A

Return specialists

  • Kick returner: Velus Jones Jr. OR DeAndre Carter

  • Punt returner: DeAndre Carter OR Velus Jones Jr.

*practice squad

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears release first unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 1 vs. Titans