Bears Preseason Struggles & Silver Linings | Chicago Bears News

The Bears took another brutal preseason loss, falling 27-9 to the Bengals—but there’s still hope. Roschon Johnson delivered a gritty performance on short-yardage plays, and the run defense held up admirably. Still, the offensive line was a disaster with penalties and poor pass protection, while quarterback play cratered across the board. Defensive backs struggled mightily, especially with a depleted secondary due to injuries—forcing rookies into critical roles. Head coach Ben Johnson insists the focus is on growth, not wins, as the team uses these games to identify flaws before the regular season kicks off. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04ea3d9c48ceeec1