With Matt Forte headed to the Jets, Langford is expected to open the preseason as the Bears starting running back.

EDGE Analysis

Langford had a bit of an audition as the team's lead back last year after Forte was injured in mid-season. During that time, he had at least 11 carries in eight straight games, though he only averaged more than 4.0 yards per carry in three of those contests. In addition, he proved to be an excellent receiver, as he averaged 12.68 yards on his 22 receptions. He seems to be a lock as the passing-down back, but he'll likely need to improve on his 3.63 yards per carry to hold off Ka'Deem Carey, who averaged four yards per carry in 2015, for early down work.