Austin Reed made a strong case for a spot on the Bears' practice squad by playing the entire second half of the preseason finale. He finished with an impressive 8 of 10 passing for 63 yards and a touchdown, achieving a 126.2 passer rating. Reed threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Sweeney during his time on the field, scoring touchdowns on his first two possessions. While the Bears have Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent on their roster, Reed's performance could earn him a place in the organization's plans.