# Ryan Poles Cuts Ties with Former Draft Picks to Finalize Chicago Bears' 53-Man Roster

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Podcast: [Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342)
Published: 2026-08-31T18:00:00+00:00
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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' initial 53-man roster heading into the 2026 season, examining each position group to identify the biggest surprises, toughest cuts and most notable roster decisions. 0:00 Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster - position groups 23:00 NFL News & Notes - Roster News 31:45 Why old guys like flipping channels on the TV The guys discuss what Ryan Poles' final roster reveals about the team's priorities and where key battles could continue as the season approaches. Plus, they take a trip around the NFL during News & Notes to highlight the roster moves, transactions and cutdown-day decisions making headlines across the league. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sue to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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