Bears wide receiver DJ Moore catches a pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks defends during last week’s game. AP

Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall as they made their final roster cuts ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

All NFL teams had to reduce their training camp rosters to 53 players after carrying 90 over the offseason and training camp over the past month.

The Bears will practice Wednesday before taking a break for the weekend. The Bears return to Halas Hall next week in preparation for their Sept. 8 season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field.

Here are the most interesting things Poles and Johnson said Tuesday.

On Williams’ development

Poles and his staff wanted to see what type of steps qua

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