The 2023 NFL preseason is quickly coming to a close. The Chicago Bears play their third and final exhibition contest on Saturday, Aug. 26, against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. It will be the last chance for players on the roster bubble to convince GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus that they deserve a spot on the squad.
The final preseason game is especially important for the Bears’ rookie class. From 2023 first-round pick Darnell Wright to seventh-rounder Travis Bell, the range of outcomes for each first-year player is significant.
Some rookies are fighting for starting jobs, while others hope to latch onto the practice squad.
Here’s how each Chicago Bears 2023 draft pick has performed through two preseason games.