The Miami Dolphins’ 24-24 tie on Sunday against the Chicago Bears did more to solidify several players' case for a spot on the 53-man roster than insert any newcomers to the mix. After rookies and veterans all had opportunities to make their case in the opening preseason game,

The 18 Bears starters who sat out the 24-all tie with the Miami Dolphins in the preseason opener on Sunday go the bulk of the workload in a quick return to the practice field Monday. Rookie head coach Ben Johnson has made it clear he is not taking any shortcuts.

The swap for Tagovailoa in favor of quarterback Zach Wilson led to the first score of the day. A deep pass to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for 35 yards got the Dolphins deep into Bears territory. Six plays later, Mattison scampered into the end zone for the 1-yard score. The seven-year veteran finished with 8 yards on three attempts and a touchdown.

Expect the Chicago Bears to add several offensive wrinkles with Ben Johnson in charge, and one of those wrinkles includes star wide receiver D.J. Moore working out of the backfield. It's something that Johnson teased earlier this offseason,

As Ben Johnson takes over as head coach, he is expected to introduce his dynamic offense to the Chicago Bears. More often than not, that’ll mean getting the ball into DJ Moore’s hands.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson seems to have plans for DJ Moore, and the team's No. 1 receiver is embracing the possibilities.