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Bears Bolster Roster, But Injury Clouds Training Camp
23 Jul
Summary
- Bears GM Ryan Poles builds strong supporting cast for QB Caleb Williams
- Jaylon Johnson, a two-time Pro Bowler, faces a few weeks of recovery from offseason injury
- Bears open season with divisional matchups against Vikings and Lions

The Chicago Bears have been widely regarded as one of the biggest winners of this offseason. The team's front office, led by general manager Ryan Poles, has worked to give quarterback Caleb Williams a strong supporting cast, while also hiring former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the new head coach.
Despite the positive offseason moves, the Bears face a challenging start to the 2023 NFL season. The team has, on paper, one of the most demanding schedules in the league, with their first two games being divisional matchups against the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
Adding to the Bears' concerns is an injury update provided by Poles on one of the team's most important defenders, Jaylon Johnson. The two-time Pro Bowler is expected to miss a few weeks of training camp and the start of the season due to an offseason leg injury. Poles, however, expressed confidence in Johnson's ability to recover and return to full strength.
The Bears' performance in those early divisional games will be crucial in determining whether the hype built over this offseason is justified or if the roster is still far from contending for a playoff spot. Getting Johnson back to 100% by the season opener on September 8 is one of the top priorities for the franchise as it heads into one of its most anticipated seasons in recent memory.