Manning’s Last Chance to Prove Himself | Chicago Bears News

The Chicago Bears’ final cornerback spot is heating up as cutdown day looms, with Dontae Manning emerging as the likely winner in a battle against Beanie Bishop Jr. and Terrell Smith—despite a rough showing against the Bengals. With Kyler Gordon’s status uncertain and Malik Muhammad stepping into nickel duties, Manning’s only path to the roster is a standout performance in the preseason finale. His lack of NFL experience and recent struggles make this game his moment to prove he belongs—and if the Bears see a weakness, they’ll be eyeing waiver wire talent. This could be Manning’s defining chance to silence doubters and help turn around a struggling defense. 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/a559ccafd3678265