The Bear’s Den: James Lynch & Jack Sanborn added to 53-man roster

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 29: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Two Chicago Bears fan favorites, an old one in Jack Sanborn and a new one in James Lynch, have returned to the roster after the team cleared room by placing Coby Bryant and Hayden Large were moved to in-season injured reserve.

The Chicago Bears practiced on Tuesday, a light affair which saw the return of a key piece of their offense, Luther Burden III, return to the practice field.

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