Full Bears roster after cut to 53 players

Their cuts Tuesday mostly settled their roster, though it’s highly likely they’ll keep making moves as other players become available.

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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass during last week’s preseason game against the Browns.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass during last week’s preseason game against the Browns.

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There will still be some end-of-the roster maneuvering over the next few days, but the Bears have mostly settled who’s on the team heading into this season.

The team made its final preseason roster cuts Tuesday and now has 53 player as it scours the rest of the NFL’s waivers and releases to see if there’s anyone they want to add. It seems likely the Bears will look for help at cornerback, wide receiver and on the offensive line.

Here is the roster:

Offense (25)

Quarterback (2)

  • Justin Fields
  • Trevor Siemian

Running back (5)

  • David Montgomery
  • Khalil Herbert
  • Trestan Ebner
  • Khari Blasingame (fullback)
  • Jake Tonges (fullback)

Tight end (2)

  • Cole Kmet
  • Ryan Griffin

Wide receiver (7)

  • Darnell Mooney
  • Byron Pringle
  • Velus Jones
  • Equanimeous St. Brown
  • N’Keal Harry
  • Dante Pettis
  • Tajae Sharpe

Offensive line (9)

  • Braxton Jones
  • Cody Whitehair
  • Lucas Patrick
  • Sam Mustipher
  • Teven Jenkins
  • Larry Borom
  • Riley Reiff
  • Ja’Tyre Carter
  • Zachary Thomas

Defense (25)

Defensive tackle (4)

  • Justin Jones
  • Angelo Blackson
  • Khyiris Tonga
  • Mike Pennel

Defensive end (4)

  • Robert Quinn
  • Al-Quadin-Muhammad
  • Dominique Robinson
  • Trevis Gipson

Linebacker (6)

  • Roquan Smith
  • Nick Morrow
  • Matt Adams
  • Jack Sanborn
  • Joe Thomas
  • Caleb Johnson

Cornerback (6)

  • Jaylon Johnson
  • Kyler Gordon
  • Kindle Vildor
  • Lamar Jackson
  • Duke Shelley
  • Jaylon Jones

Safety (5)

  • Eddie Jackson
  • Jaquan Brisker
  • DeAndre Houston-Carson
  • Dane Cruikshank
  • Elijah Hicks

Specialists (3)

  • K Cairo Santos
  • P Trenton Gill
  • LS Patrick Scales

Injured Reserve

  • CB Tavon Young

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