What inspired Chicago Bears rookies before preseason debuts?

Bears offensive tackle Theo Benedet (79) and guard Caden Barnett (76) head to the line of scrimmage with quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) in the second quarter against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears tight end Sam Roush (87) helps coverage in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears tight end Sam Roush (87) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown by wide receiver Maurice Alexander in the second quarter against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears cornerback Malik Muhammad II makes a tackle in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears running back Coleman Bennett (30) rushes for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears defensive back Beanie Bishop Jr. runs after making his second interception of the game in the fourth quarter against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears fans cheer in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver Kaden Davis is tackled on a punt return in the fourth quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears quarterbacks Caleb Williams, left, and Case Keenum greet each other as general manager Ryan Poles smiles in the first quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver JP Richardson (83) is tackled after a reception in the fourth quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Browns wide receiver Gage Larvadain (84) is tackled by Bears tight end Tony Large, bottom, with help from long snapper Beau Gardner, left, and defensive back Skyler Thomas, bottom right, in the first quarter at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver Scotty Miller greets his daughter before a game against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears general manager Ryan Poles watches from the sideline in the first quarter against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver Maurice Alexander (13) is tackled by Browns cornerback Michael Coats Jr. after a reception in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent looks to pass in the second quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears head coach Ben Johnson covers his mouth while talking to fellow coaches in the third quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Fans cheer after a Bears touchdown in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Satgurday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III runs after a reception in the third quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

A young fan makes the Caleb Williams "Iceman" gesture after a Bears field goal in the fourth quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears running back Britton Brown runs after a reception for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears defensive tackle James Lynch (97) aims for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears players run onto the field to play the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, center right, is surrounded by Bears defenders in the first quarter at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams talks with teammates before a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze, right, talks with Colston Loveland before a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson watches from the sideline as teammates warm up for a game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears head coach Ben Johnson, right, greets officials before a game against the Browns at Soldier Field on Aug. 15, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, right, watches teammates warm up for a game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)