Bears close preseason with a nearly flawless performance by Tyson Bagent

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 29: Tyson Bagent #17 of the Chicago Bears reacts after a first down during the first half of Week 3 preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The NFL's 2026 preseason slate is finally complete as the Chicago Bears outscored the Tennessee Titans 24 to 15. But most importantly for Chicago, they escaped without any significant injuries.

UPDATE: Running back Brittain Brown did leave the game with a concussion.

I appreciate the effort from the players in the final preseason game because many understand this could be their last time ever suiting up in the National Football League. Over a thousand players league-wide will be cut before tomorrow's deadline.

You can check out our Bears 2026 53-Man Roster Cut-Down Tracker, which will launch shortly, right here. Our practice squad tracker will publish on Sunday morning.

As for tonight's game...

OMG ZAVION THOMAS IS FAST

ZAVION. THOMAS.

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- Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 29, 2026

Tyson Bagent had a really nice game, showing exactly why the Bears signed him to a contract extension **checks notes** last year. If you watched the Tennessee feed on NFL Network, you know what I mean.

.@tysbagent lowering the shoulder

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- Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 29, 2026

Bagent played the first half, and he went 16 of 17 for 208 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a passer rating of 156.9, with 2 runs for 21 yards. He also had a bad exchange with Zavion Thomas on a jet sweep.

The fadeaway on fourth down

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- Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 29, 2026

ZAVION THOMAS ALMOST DID IT AGAIN

Zavion Thomas continues to show off his speed

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- NFL (@NFL) August 29, 2026

Zavion Thomas had 5 catches for 140 yards, including that 97-yard TD, plus a 39-yard kick return and a 22-yard punt return.

The Bears led 14 to 9 at the half, and when the Bears opened the third quarter, it was J.T. Barrett, Chicago's QB coach, who was calling plays for the offense.

Roschon Johnson extends the Chicago lead

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- NFL (@NFL) August 29, 2026

Bears rookie Jordan van den Berg had a nice bull rush on this play, and UDFA Jayden Loving looked good too.

Defense is SWARMING

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- Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 30, 2026

The Bears open the regular season on the road against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 13.