The NFL returns tonight (Thursday, Aug. 1), at least in some capacity. The 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game is on the schedule, otherwise known as the preseason’s preseason.
The Houston Texans and Chicago Bears will square off in this edition of the event while the 2024 Hall of Fame class of Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Julius Peppers and Patrick Willis receive their gold jackets.
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The Bears and Texans starters are unlikely to approach the field during the contest. So while four former Wisconsin Badgers will technically be in action, several of them may not be in uniform.
Those players are Bears linebackers T.J. Edwards and Jack Sanborn, and Texans wide receiver Quintez Cephus and running back Dare Ogunbowale.
For those longing for football regardless of the quality of play, or just interested in watching Wisconsin products in action, here is how to watch Thursday’s game
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024
- Time: 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT
- TV Channel: ESPN, ABC
The wait is over: the NFL returns tonight. 🙌🏈 pic.twitter.com/CtmUVkFPeH
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 1, 2024
Badgers fans should expect to see some snaps for Cephus as he battles to make the Texans’ roster after missing the 2023 season due to a gambling-related suspension.
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