The Wait Is Over: Chicago Bears Begin Preparing for the Carolina Panthers

The Wait Is Over: Chicago Bears Begin Preparing for the Carolina Panthers

September 8, 2026 · 45 min

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola discuss the Chicago Bears' injury updates and depth chart ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' latest injury updates as the team awaits its first official injury report of the regular season. 0:00 Chicago Bears current injury situation 5:00 Bears depth chart going into week 1 14:00 Who is the Bears Future Star? 18:30 Dennis Allen on Jordan van den Berg 24:00 NFL news and notes They also examine several key positions on the depth chart ahead of Chicago's Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. They discuss which player could emerge as the Bears' next breakout star on the 2026 roster according to the Athletic. The guys react to Dennis Allen's comments about defensive lineman Jordan Van Den Berg, then wrap up the show with a look around the NFL, covering the biggest news, notes, and storylines from across the league. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

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Hosts: Dan Bernstein, Matt Abbatacola

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Organizations: Chicago Bears, The Athletic, NFL

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