Bears roster will change, but for now, some notable names remain

Few expect the Bears to open against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13 with the identical 53-man roster that was in place at the close of business on Saturday. The changes, though, are speculative-only at this point as the Bears continue exploring available options, meaning trades and additional cuts are decided possibilities.

Several inclusions in the final-for-now roster were notable.

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Veteran Willie Young played his way back from a season-ending Achilles tear and onto a roster emblematic of the Bears’ new 3-4 defense: nine linebackers, including both starting defensive ends (Young, Jared Allen) from last season. Young’s value,…