With Justin Fields and other starts not playing vs. the Colts, rookies and roster bubble guys have a big opportunity.
With quarterback Justin Fields and"select starters" not playing against the Colts, rookies and roster bubble players will have a big opportunity in the Bears' second preseason gameWESTFIELD, In. -- Bears head coach Matt Eberflus and his staff believe the work quarterback Justin Fields and many of the starters got during joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts was enough for the week.
The other"selected starters" weren't announced, but it's fair to assume wide receivers DJ Moore and Darnell Mooney, tight end Cole Kmet, cornerback Jaylon Johnson, and defensive tackle Justin Jones will be among those inactive. Eberflus did announce that safety Eddie Jackson and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr., who missed Thursday's practice, will also be inactive.
The fourth-round rookie had 44 yards on 12 carries in the Bears' preseason-opening win vs. the Tennessee Titans. Johnson, telling NBC Sports Chicago things are still slowing down for him at the NFL level. Saturday's game will be an opportunity for Johnson to continue to show his growth in the system and that the game is slowing down for him. The Bears. But they also have two quality veteran backs ahead of him in the running back room.
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