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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola discuss the Chicago Bears' roster changes and the search for a replacement for Kyler Gordon at nickelback.

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest Bears roster moves as the battle to replace Kyler Gordon at nickelback takes center stage. 0:00 Bears roster moves and who should start at Nickelback 7:45 Brad Biggs 10 Thoughts on the Bears 19:00 Which rookie QB2 could see significant playing time? 29:00 NFL milestones to watch around the league in 2026 With defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and head coach Ben Johnson searching for answers in the secondary, the guys examine the leading candidates and what the decision could mean for the defense moving forward. They also dive into Brad Biggs' latest 10 Thoughts column, highlighting key takeaways as the Bears prepare for the season. Plus, Matt identifies a rookie QB2 who could potentially see meaningful snaps this year. To wrap things up, Dan and Matt look around the NFL at several notable milestones and records that could be reached during the 2026 season. #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…

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Hosts: Dan Bernstein, Matt Abbatacola

Topics covered

• Bears roster moves
• Nickelback position
• rookie QB2
• NFL milestones
• defensive strategies

Keywords

• Chicago Bears
• Kyler Gordon
• Brad Biggs
• rookie QB2
• NFL milestones

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Organizations: Chicago Bears, NFL

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