# BEARS CUTS ARE COMING: Debating the 53-man roster | Hoge & Jahns

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Podcast: [Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hoge-jahns-a-show-about-the-chicago-bears-47220)
Published: 2026-08-24T15:36:41+00:00
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## Resource

The Bears are back from Cincinnati, and Hoge & Jahns are breaking down their biggest likes and dislikes from the preseason matchup with the Bengals. With roster decisions continuing to take shape, Jahns unveils his latest 53-man roster projection and the guys go position by position through some of the biggest battles still developing on the roster. Who is making a case for a roster spot? How are the competitions shaping up? And how will the Bears handle the final spots at linebacker and running back? Plus, the guys discuss the new DieHard deal and upcoming live watch along at Utopian Tailgate. All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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