Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins preseason game ends in tie at Soldier Field

Sunday, August 10, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Bears took on the Miami Dolphins in their first NFL preseason game of the year Sunday.

The teams tied with a final score of 24-24.



Kickoff happened noon at Chicago's Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker reacts to getting a first down during an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Chicago.

(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)



Sunday's match marked the head coaching debut of Ben Johnson.



Last week, Johnson announced quarterback Caleb Williams would be a spectator for Sunday's game. Eighteen other starters joined him on the sideline.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks to the media before Back Together training camp event for fans on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Lake Forest, Ill.

AP Photo/David Banks



The game comes as the Bears released plans last week to build their new stadium in Arlington Heights.

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