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Chicago Bears announce initial 53-man roster

alyssa barbieri, bears wire
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Following a couple days worth of cuts, the Chicago Bears have finalized their initial 53-man roster.

That included some notable cuts like quarterbacks Brett Rypien and Austin Reed, cornerbacks Reddy Steward and Greg Stroman, as well as fullback Khari Blasingame, wide receiver Collin Johnson, offensive tackle Larry Borom and tight end Brenden Bates.

Keep in mind, this initial 53-man roster is subject to change as waiver wire claims are made and other players are moved around, including the possibility of long snapper Patrick Scales and others landing on injured reserve.

The Bears are ninth in the waiver wire priority, where general manager Ryan Poles will have a shot at landing some notable cuts as he looks to finalize the regular-season roster.

With that in mind, here’s a look at Bears’ the initial 53-man roster:

Quarterback (2)

  • Caleb Williams

  • Tyson Bagent

Running back (4)

  • D'Andre Swift

  • Khalil Herbert

  • Roschon Johnson

  • Travis Homer

Wide receiver (6)

  • DJ Moore

  • Keenan Allen

  • Rome Odunze

  • Tyler Scott

  • Velus Jones Jr.

  • DeAndre Carter

CANTON, OHIO - AUGUST 01: Keenan Allen #13 of the Chicago Bears talks with DJ Moore #2 and Rome Odunze #15 prior to the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 01, 2024 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CANTON, OHIO - AUGUST 01: Keenan Allen #13 of the Chicago Bears talks with DJ Moore #2 and Rome Odunze #15 prior to the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 01, 2024 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Tight end (3)

  • Cole Kmet

  • Gerald Everett

  • Marcedes Lewis

Offensive line (10)

  • Braxton Jones

  • Teven Jenkins

  • Darnell Wright

  • Ryan Bates

  • Coleman Shelton

  • Nate Davis

  • Kiran Amegadjie

  • Matt Pryor

  • Bill Murray

  • Doug Kramer Jr.

Edge rusher (6)

  • Montez Sweat

  • DeMarcus Walker

  • Austin Booker

  • Darrell Taylor

  • Daniel Hardy

  • Dominique Robinson

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

Defensive tackle (4)

  • Andrew Billings

  • Gervon Dexter

  • Zacch Pickens

  • Chris Williams

Linebacker (5)

  • Tremaine Edmunds

  • T.J. Edwards

  • Jack Sanborn

  • Noah Sewell

  • Amen Ogbongbemiga

Cornerback (6)

  • Jaylon Johnson

  • Kyler Gordon

  • Tyrique Stevenson

  • Terell Smith

  • Josh Blackwell

  • Jaylon Jones

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 22: Tyrique Stevenson #29 and Jaylon Johnson #33 of the Chicago Bears celebrate a third down stop against the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field on October 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 22: Tyrique Stevenson #29 and Jaylon Johnson #33 of the Chicago Bears celebrate a third down stop against the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field on October 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Safety (4)

  • Kevin Byard

  • Jaquan Brisker

  • Jonathan Owens

  • Elijah Hicks

Specialists (3)

  • Cairo Santos

  • Tory Taylor

  • Patrick Scales

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