Chicago Bears 53-man roster projection following preseason Week 1

Tight end (3): Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett, Marcedes Lewis

If Marcedes Lewis wasn't on the roster, Tommy Sweeney would be the third tight end. Unfortunately for Sweeney, Lewis is a respected veteran presence and one of the best blockers at the position. Sweeney impressed, however, catching two passes for 29 yards.

I just don't see a scenario in which the Bears keep four TEs and a fullback. If Blasingame is on the roster, which I expect him to be, there's no room for another TE. Even with Sweeney's impressive performance, there may be no room considering the team has Kmet and Everett as solid receiving options at the position. Stephen Carlson will be another tough cut for the team.

Offensive line (9): Braxton Jones, Teven Jenkins, Ryan Bates, Nate Davis, Darnell Wright, Larry Borom, Kiran Amegadjie, Ja'Tyre Carter, Coleman Shelton

After two preseason games, the offensive line projection remains the same. The unit performed well against the Bills, only allowing one sack all night and allowing the team's RBs to average 4.7 yards per carry.

I still believe Amegadjie will be kept on the roster due to his potential. Carter and Shelton will fill in on the interior, and Borom is a solid veteran swing tackle. Jake Curhan and Matt Pryor are solid depth options as well who could force their way onto the roster.