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Carnell Tate shines with two TDs in joint practice

8/28/2026

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Summary

Tate Scores

Carnell Tate caught seven passes and scored two touchdowns in the Titans-Bears joint practice.
He accounted for 40% of Cam Ward’s 12 targets, despite entering the session with zero preseason catches.
Coach Robert Saleh said joint practices matter more than exhibition games.
Wan'Dale Robinson left the joint practice early for concussion evaluation.

Summary

Bears Battle Injuries

Austin Booker’s week-to-week groin injury threatens his Week 1 availability for the Bears.
Gervon Dexter’s hamstring problem lacks a timeline, putting his roster spot in doubt.
Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson left early, thinning the Bears secondary.
Xavier Woods’ “cheap” hit on Wan'Dale Robinson sparked a bench-clearing scuffle.
Final roster cuts set for Sept 13 make Thursday’s joint practice crucial for bubble players.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the NFL introduced a hard salary cap of $34.6 million, forcing every team to trim rosters to 53 players before the season. That pressure led clubs such as the Chicago Bears to prioritize versatile receivers during cuts. The Bears’ joint practice on September 13, 2024 sees rookie Carnell Tate and backup Wan'Dale Robinson battling for those limited spots, echoing the 1994 cap-driven competition.

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Tate Scores

Carnell Tate caught seven passes and scored two touchdowns in the Titans-Bears joint practice.
He accounted for 40% of Cam Ward’s 12 targets, despite entering the session with zero preseason catches.
Coach Robert Saleh said joint practices matter more than exhibition games.
Wan'Dale Robinson left the joint practice early for concussion evaluation.

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