Bears roster turnover: How many new Week 1 starters in 2024?

The Chicago Bears have undergone plenty of changes in the third offseason under general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus, which has this roster looking like one that can contend for the playoffs in 2024.

The most notable change is at quarterback, where No. 1 pick Caleb Williams replaces Justin Fields, who was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. There's plenty of other new faces on the offensive side of the ball, including wide receiver. The defense has just one new starting addition on defense, although Montez Sweat will make his first Week 1 start with Chicago as a new three-technique steps into the fold.

When the Bears take on the Tennessee Titans, there will be 10 new Week 1 starters compared to last year’s team. There have been a number of guys replaced following their departures or because of upgrades at the position. Or, in the case of long snapper, Patrick Scales will miss the first four weeks after landing on injured reserve after back surgery.

Here’s a quick look at those changes from 2023 to 2024.

Quarterback

2024 Week 1 starter: Caleb Williams

2023 Week 1 starter: Justin Fields

Running back

2024 Week 1 starter: D'Andre Swift

2023 Week 1 starter: Khalil Herbert

Wide receiver

2024 Week 1 starters: Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze

2023 Week 1 starters: Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool

Center

2024 Week 1 starter: Coleman Shelton

2023 Week 1 starter: Lucas Patrick

Edge rusher

2024 Week 1 starter: Montez Sweat

2023 Week 1 starter: Yannick Ngakoue

Defensive tackle

2024 Week 1 starter: Gervon Dexter

2023 Week 1 starter: Justin Jones

Safety

2024 Week 1 starter: Kevin Byard

2023 Week 1 starter: Eddie Jackson

Punter

2024 Week 1 starter: Tory Taylor

2023 Week 1 starter: Trenton Gill

Long Snapper

2024 Week 1 starter: Scott Daly*

2023 Week 1 starter: Patrick Scales

*Currently on practice squad, expected to be elevated for Week 1

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