The Chicago Bears will kick off their preseason slate against the Miami Dolphins with largely expected starter rests, but a notable cast will still take the field to showcase depth, compete for regular-season spots, and provide fantasy angles to monitor. Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback, aiming to build confidence in Johnson’s offense and press Case Keenum for the QB2 job. Behind him, rookies and camp standouts will get extended looks: Kyle Monangai (backup pace), Roschon Johnson (rotational) and Luther Burden III are primed to flash in multiple drive types. Undrafted JP Richardson has earned attention with big catches and a connection with Bagent, while Ozzy Trapilo and Austin Booker vie for starting spots and rotational roles on the line and on defense. Nahshon Wright has been a steady presence at corner, and Tysheem Johnson looms as a crafty safety-in-waiting, giving Chicago genuine upside in the defensive backfield. D’Andre Swift’s presence in the depth conversation adds veteran reliability to the backfield, further shaping the depth-chart narrative for the Bears heading into the season.

The Bears’ depth battle isn’t mere roster fodder; it feeds fantasy forecasts for late-round darts and dynasty stashes. Bagent’s Poise and the B-agent-friendly offense will be under real test pressure in extended reps; Richardson’s chemistry with him could translate into a Week 1 path if injuries creep in. Burden’s big-play potential stands out given his role with the second team, while Trapilo’s and Booker’s performances will influence long-term projections at tackle and edge. Wright’s early turnover potential and Johnson’s impactful hits could translate into value in deeper fantasy formats. Miami’s depth will test these Bears, but the showcase could establish several players as credible post-draft sleepers or roster shapers for 2025 fantasy rosters.