Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson didn't mince words about how important the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans will be for players vying for one of the 53 roster spots.
This week represents one last opportunity to win over the coaching staff to remain with the team heading into the regular season.
Here are three players who have the most to gain from their preseason game against the Titans.
Which Bears players have the most to gain from preseason contest vs. Titans?
Kaden Davis, WR
The former Browns and UFL wide receiver/kick returner has made his mark in training camp and the preseason. Davis has consistently made plays, even earning some reps with the first-team offense in the joint practice and preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
In the preseason game against the Browns, Davis caught four passes for 88 yards, leading the team in receiving. He failed to register a catch in the loss against the Bengals the following week. The 27-year-old also has two kick returns for 48 yards and three punt returns for another 34 yards through the first two preseason games.
The Bears are guaranteed five wide receivers who are locks to make the 53-man roster: Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond, Jahdae Walker and Zavion Thomas. A productive week against the Tennessee Titans could be what earns Davis a spot on the 53-man roster.
Jamree Kromah, EDGE
After Kromah filled up the stat sheet against the Cleveland Browns in the first preseason game, logging six total tackles, three for loss, two sacks, two quarterback hits, and a forced fumble.
The 6-foot-3, 268-pound edge rusher has been competitive in special teams drills in training camp, making him a more valuable player with his ability to help on the third phase. The Bears could use any and all pass rushers, considering the team's inconsistency at rushing the quarterback last season.
Xavier Woods, Safety
The Bears still haven't solidified the starting safety spot opposite rookie Dillon Thieneman. Woods may have signed with the team earlier in the month, but he has put his name in consideration to win the starting job.
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Woods, 31, is entering his 10th season in the NFL. That experience could be highly beneficial alongside Thieneman as he navigates his first year in the league. The Bears need a reliable placeholder at safety until veteran Coby Bryant can return from his knee injury at the backend of the season.
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