Halas Intrigue Bears-Titans podcast: That's a wrap

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Bears punter Tory Taylor looks on from the sideline during the second half of a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/faca9c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6699x4466+0+0/resize/840x560!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fa8%2F96%2F09fd3faa4962bbfc1f4c7a859757%2Fap26242022544958.jpg" />


Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' 24-15 win against the Titans and debate what it means for cut day Sunday.





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Bears coach Ben Johnson said the receiver appears to have recovered from his groin injury.




















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Bagent opened the game by throwing a 97-yard touchdown pass to rookie Zavion Thomas.




















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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/08/29/bears-lb-t-j-edwards-rare-starter-to-get-snaps-in-preseason-finale-vs-titans" >Bears LB T.J. Edwards rare starter to get snaps in preseason finale vs.

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Rookie safety Dillon Thieneman was the only other starter on either side of the ball to play Saturday.
























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