But before they get there, they have a lot of transactions to make to get ready for Week 1, and that starts with cut-down day. Released players around the League become street free agents and can sign with any team, but waived players must go through waivers.

Here's a look at five players who deserve a spot on the Bears roster but are unlikely to make final cuts for a variety of reasons.

The Chicago Bears are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC North division. The Bears have won one Super Bowl titles over the course of their history.

The Bears are lined up for four primetime games in the first nine weeks, plus rivalry games on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Chicago Bears are visiting the Tennessee Titans for their preseason finale on Saturday at Nissan Stadium, which comes on the heels of Thursday's joint practice.

The Chicago Bears will cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday. Here's our predictions for what will be some of the team's toughest decisions.

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos makes a 37-yard field goal. Chicago Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas runs for a 39-yard punt return. Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum throws a 30-yard pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud.