The 4-5 Chicago Bears are at a critical point in their season. This isn’t just due to their three-game losing streak, the firing of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron after only nine games, or even the release of right guard Nate Davis, whom they signed to a $30 million contract. The real issue is that it’s Packers week. If Matt Eberflus hopes to keep his job—already hanging by a thread, as many believe his position is on life support—he needs a win. It is known that the Bears ownership heavily evaluates coaches based on their performance against the Packers, and despite the lopsided nature of recent matchups, this game is crucial for the future of Eberflus and his staff. However, there’s a glimmer of hope for the Bears with some positive news from the team’s injury report released on Friday, just ahead of their pivotal matchup against Green Bay.
Bears players are returning to full health.
The Chicago Bears received some positive news on the injury front. Left tackle Braxton Jones and right tackle Darnell Wright do not have injury designations, meaning they will be ready to play on Sunday against Green Bay. This is especially important for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who was sacked nine times last week against the New England Patriots. Defensive end Montez Sweat, who was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, fully participated in practice, so he is expected to play.
However, there is some bad news. Left guard Teven Jenkins (ankle) has been ruled out, and offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie (calf) is also out. Safety Tarvarius Moore (concussion) is questionable. Despite these setbacks, the Bears are starting to get healthier at a crucial point in their season. They will, however, miss safety Jaquan Brisker, who is now on IR with a concussion.
The Bears have a chance to make a big statement this week against a rival they haven’t beaten in years, playing with house money as they look to secure a huge win.
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C Conner Williams might have started playing too soon after injury. The early reports suggested he should start playing in mid-Nov. or this Sunday as his first game. I supported his early signing to get a playbook etc. and then start playing if he were fully healed. If not, then play for 2025. Why did he retire?
They can get as healthy as they want. Caleb is throwing a league worst 19.1% of his passes off target when not facing pressure and it only goes up to 25% when he is facing pressure. Healthy lineman can throw the ball for him.
We know this. You’re expecting immediate results and you are going to be frustrated for a bit. I’ve been there.
No me gusto desportes.
@jmscooby —
The difference is that veteran C, Connor Williams only cost the Seahawks money.
Amegadjie cost the Bears money and draft capital (a #75 as I recall).
The Bears could have selected:
the @Tred guy: Dominick Puni;
the @Dr. Melhus guy: Ben Sinnott;
your guy: Tanor Bortolini; or,
my guy: Payton Wilson.
Every one of them will be on the field this week.
Like I said before, calf, hamstring, groin strains are common coming back from lower extremity surgeries. As a 3rd round pick, I don’t expect immediate results when you are taking a gamble on a high ceiling LT. I liked Ojabo with his existing injury. We are kinda fortunate we have guys like Pryor, Murray, and Shelton that we paid very little for. You just gotta be patient with the guy and see how his career shapes up. If he was in his 30s, and had already made a bunch of money, I wouldn’t have signed him, like Connor Williams. His… Read more »