Despite a Derrick McLendon sack that backed up the Bears offense and pressure on fourth down from Grayson Murphy, Chicago's Tyson Bagent managed to lob a pass to the back of the end zone that was hauled in by Maurice Alexander for a 4-yard touchdown.

Here are our takeaways from the Bears’ first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, where the storylines focused on the offensive side of the ball.

The Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins held a spirited joint practice Friday at Halas Hall in advance of their preseason game Sunday at Soldier Field.