Bears Preseason Schedule Announced

Introduction to Preseason Games

The Bears will open the preseason by hosting the Dolphins on Aug. 10 (a Sunday) at 12 p.m., the team announced Thursday. Details for that game were left unspecified when the league released the schedule last week. They also will host the Bills on Aug. 17 and visit the Chiefs on Aug. 22.

Joint Practices with Dolphins and Bills

In connection with the Dolphins and Bills games, coach Ben Johnson arranged joint practices with both teams at Halas Hall. Those sessions will be open to the public, though dates haven’t been set. “The length of training camp, it helps break it up just a little bit and it keeps the guys fresh,” Johnson said last month. “It’s something that we’ve done in the past that I do feel strongly about.”

Coach Johnson’s Background

Johnson began his NFL coaching career with the Dolphins in 2012 as an offensive assistant under coach Joe Philbin. He withstood the coaching change to Adam Gase and remained with the Dolphins in various roles through 2018 when the team cleaned house. Johnson went from there to the Lions, where his career skyrocketed and he became the most coveted head-coaching candidate in the NFL.

Connection with Other Coaches

He has no work experience with Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel or Bills coach Sean McDermott. The Bears hosted the Bengals for a joint practice last year ago, though they ended up closing it to fans because of inclement weather. They also visited the Colts for two joint practices under former coach Matt Eberflus in 2023. The Dolphins visited for two joint practices in 2021 when Brian Flores was their coach and Matt Nagy was coaching the Bears.

Conclusion

The Bears’ preseason schedule is set, with games against the Dolphins, Bills, and Chiefs. The joint practices with the Dolphins and Bills will provide valuable experience for the team and will be open to the public. Coach Johnson’s background and experience will likely influence the team’s performance in the upcoming season.

FAQs

• Q: When is the Bears’ first preseason game?
  • A: The Bears’ first preseason game is on Aug. 10 against the Dolphins.
• Q: Who will the Bears host for joint practices?
  • A: The Bears will host the Dolphins and Bills for joint practices at Halas Hall.
• Q: Are the joint practices open to the public?
  • A: Yes, the joint practices will be open to the public, though dates haven’t been set.
• Q: What is Coach Johnson’s experience with the Dolphins and Bills coaches?
  • A: Coach Johnson has no work experience with Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel or Bills coach Sean McDermott.