Injury Update

Bears quarterback Justin Fields returned to practice on a limited basis Friday for the first time since dislocating his right thumb Oct. 15 against the Vikings but is doubtful for Sunday's game in New Orleans.

The Bears on Friday officially ruled quarterback Justin Fields out of Sunday night's road game against the Chargers with a dislocated right thumb, meaning that Tyson Bagent will make his second straight start.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus confirmed Friday that quarterback Justin Fields will sit out Sunday's home game against the Raiders with a dislocated right thumb.

When they host the Vikings Sunday at Soldier Field, the Bears hope to have their regular secondary completely intact for the first time since the season opener against the Packers.

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson (hamstring) and safety Eddie Jackson (foot) both have been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Commanders, while safety Jaquan Brisker (hamstring) is questionable.

Safety Eddie Jackson (foot) and cornerback Jaylon Johnson (hamstring) were ruled out of Sunday's game against the Broncos after injuries kept them from practicing all week, and backup cornerback Josh Blackwell (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve.

Bears safety Eddie Jackson will miss Sunday's game in Kansas City after sitting out practice all week with a foot injury he sustained last week against the Buccaneers.

The Bears are hopeful that second-year nickel back Kyler Gordon will return to action Oct. 15 against the Vikings after having surgery Thursday to repair a broken hand.

Defensive end DeMarcus Walker and safeties Eddie Jackson and Jaquan Brisker are expected to start Sunday's season opener against the Packers after practicing without restrictions again Friday.

Even if Kyler Gordon is able to play, the Bears will be shorthanded at cornerback in Sunday's season finale against the Vikings, with Jaylon Johnson, Kindle Vildor, Jaylon Jones and Josh Blackwell all out with injuries.  

After missing last Saturday's game against the Bills, Bears guards Cody Whitehair and Teven Jenkins were full participants in practice Friday and were not given designations on the injury report.

It appears that the Bears will be shorthanded both on their offensive line and at the receiver position Saturday when they host the Bills at Soldier Field.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields and running back David Montgomery, who each missed a practice with an illness this week, were full participants Friday and have no injury designation for Sunday's game. 

Bears quarterback Justin Fields was a full participant in practice Friday for the second straight day and was not given an injury designation, meaning that he's expected to start Sunday's home game against the Packers.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields was listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday's road game against the Jets after being limited in practice for the third straight day due to a left shoulder injury he suffered last weekend versus the Falcons.

Bears tight end Cole Kmet (thigh) was a full participant in Friday's practice and was not given an injury designation, meaning that he will play in Sunday's contest against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Bears defense won't be at full strength Sunday against the Lions, with cornerback Kindle Vildor ruled out of the game, defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad doubtful and cornerback Jaylon Johnson questionable.

As the Bears continued to gear up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, left guard Cody Whitehair on Friday was activated off injured reserve and right tackle Larry Borom cleared concussion protocol and practiced in full.

The Bears will have to make another change on their offensive line after ruling right tackle Larry Borom out of Sunday's game against the Cowboys with a concussion that kept him from practicing this week.

For the first time in recent memory, no players are listed on the Bears injury report heading into Monday night's game in New England.

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and was not given an injury designation for Thursday night's game against the Commanders, meaning that he's set to return to action.

Bears running back David Montgomery was limited in practice Friday for the second straight day and is questionable for Sunday's road game against the Vikings, while cornerback Jaylon Johnson is doubtful.

Bears running back David Montgomery and cornerback Jaylon Johnson have been ruled out of Sunday's road game against the Giants with injuries.

Key Bears defensive starters Roquan Smith (hip) and cornerback Jaylon Johnson (quad) did not practice Friday due to injuries and are listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Texans.

The Bears appear to be the healthier of the two teams heading into Sunday night's NFC North clash in Green Bay, with receiver Velus Jones Jr. listed as the only player on their injury report.

Bears rookie receiver Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) did not practice Friday for the third straight day and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's season opener against the 49ers.

With rookie quarterback Justin Fields still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Bears coach Matt Nagy announced Friday that Andy Dalton will start Sunday's season finale in Minnesota, with Nick Foles serving as the backup.

With No. 1 quarterback Justin Fields still recovering from an ankle injury, Bears coach Matt Nagy announced Friday that veteran Andy Dalton will start Sunday's home finale against the Giants.

With rookie quarterback Justin Fields held out of practice Friday for a second straight day due to an ankle injury, Bears coach Matt Nagy announced that veteran Nick Foles will start Sunday in Seattle.

The Bears are getting healthier as the week goes on and could get more players back in time to suit up for Monday night's home game against the Vikings.

While Justin Fields continues to progress, the Bears rookie quarterback is expected to miss his second straight game due to broken ribs, with veteran Andy Dalton again starting in his place Sunday against the visiting Cardinals.

The Bears on Wednesday officially ruled quarterback Justin Fields (ribs), defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (ankle) and running back Damien Williams (calf) out of Thursday's game in Detroit.

Bears star outside linebacker Khalil Mack will undergo foot surgery next week to repair an injury he sustained in a Week 3 loss in Cleveland and will miss the remainder of the season.

When the Bears visit the Steelers Monday night in Pittsburgh, outside linebacker Khalil Mack will miss his second consecutive game with a foot injury he sustained Oct. 3 in a win over the Lions.

Bears star outside linebacker Khalil Mack has been ruled out of Sunday's home game against the 49ers with a lingering foot injury that he sustained Oct. 3 in a win over the Lions at Soldier Field.

When the Bears visit the Buccaneers Sunday in Tampa, neither team will be close to full strength. Jimmy Graham has joined Robert Quinn on the COVID-19 list, while Tampa Bay will play without Rob Gronkowski, Antonio Brown, Lavonte David and Richard Sherman.

Bears stars Allen Robinson II and Akiem Hicks returned to practice on a limited basis Friday and are questionable on the injury report for Sunday's home game against the rival Packers at Soldier Field.

With David Montgomery unavailable, Damien Williams moves into the starting running back role for the Bears. Defensively, outside linebacker Khalil Mack is expected to face his former team despite injuries to his knee and ribs.

Nose tackle Eddie Goldman was not given an injury designation Friday and is expected to play in his first regular-season game since December 2019.

Bears safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's road contest against the Browns, while nose tackle Eddie Goldman (knee) is expected to be a game-time decision. Neither player practiced Friday.

Bears veteran left tackle Jason Peters was listed as questionable for Sunday's home opener against the Bengals after being limited in practice all week, while rookie left tackle Larry Borom has been ruled out of the game.

Nose tackle Eddie Goldman missed practice for the third straight day Friday and was downgraded to out after originally being listed as doubtful for Sunday night's season opener against the Rams.

Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith (elbow) and receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) have been downgraded to out, while cornerback Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Wild Card game in New Orleans.

Bears starting cornerback Jaylon Johnson and nickel back Buster Skrine have been ruled out of Sunday's crucial regular-season finale against the Packers due to injuries.

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and nickel back Buster Skrine (concussion) have been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in Jacksonville.

The Bears will be missing starting defensive backs Jaylon Johnson and Buster Skrine due to injuries Sunday when they visit the Vikings in Minnesota.

Nickel back Buster Skrine remains in concussion protocol and will miss his first game of the season Sunday when the Bears host the Houston Texans at Soldier Field.

Receivers Allen Robinson II and Darnell Mooney are among nine Bears players who are listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday's home game against the Lions.

Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (hamstring) and left tackle Charles Leno Jr. (toe) both missed practice again Friday with injuries and will be game-time decisions Sunday night against the Packers.

Bears running back David Montgomery remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and has been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Vikings.

The Bears will be missing three starting offensive linemen as well as four additional players who were ruled out of Sunday's road game against the Tennessee Titans.

Center Cody Whitehair has started all 71 games since he was drafted by the Bears in 2016. But that streak will end Sunday against the Saints due to a calf injury he sustained last Monday night versus the Rams.

Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks was a full participant in Saturday's practice and was removed from the injury report for Monday night's game against the Rams after sitting out workouts Thursday and Friday due to an illness.

Bears safety Deon Bush will miss his second straight game Sunday against the Carolina Panthers with a hamstring injury that prevented him from practicing this week.

The Bears likely will be down two backup safeties and special-teams contributors in Deon Bush and Sherrick McManis Thursday night against the Buccaneers, but Tampa Bay will be missing key members of its offense in the game.

Bears special-teams standout Sherrick McManis did not practice Friday due to a hamstring injury and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's home game against the Colts.

Heading into Sunday's game in Atlanta, the Bears are much healthier than the Falcons, who have already ruled out one starter and list five more as questionable, including star receiver Julio Jones.

Bears outside linebackers Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn are both listed as questionable for Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants. Read about the latest injury news here.

Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn did not practice Friday for the third straight day due to an ankle injury and was listed as doubtful for Sunday's season opener against the Lions in Detroit.

The Bears will be shorthanded on both their offensive and defensive lines Sunday when they close the season by visiting the Vikings in Minnesota.

The Bears on Saturday night ruled defensive tackle Akiem Hicks out of Sunday night's game due to an elbow injury.

The Bears on Friday announced both Prince Amukamara and Cordarrelle Patterson are expected to play, however four players have been ruled out of Sunday's game in Green Bay including Taylor Gabriel and Bobby Massie.

Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara has been listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field due to a hamstring injury.

The Bears on Wednesday ruled six players out of Thursday's Thanksgiving game in Detroit, including three who started last Sunday against the Giants in Bobby Massie, Taylor Gabriel and Ben Braunecker.

Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is expected to start Sunday against the Giants after practicing in full Friday for the third straight day and being removed from the injury report.

Bears running back David Montgomery was limited in practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman continues to improve from the thigh injury he sustained last weekend against the Eagles and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Lions.

Although the Bears placed veterans Akiem Hicks and Kyle Long on injured reserve last week, their 53-man roster is healthy heading into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky practiced without restrictions Friday for the third straight day and is listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Saints.

After sitting out last weekend's win over the Vikings, key Bears starters Akiem Hicks, Roquan Smith and Kyle Long could return to action Sunday against the Raiders in London.

Bears WR Taylor Gabriel and DE Bilal Nichols have been ruled out of Sunday's NFC North clash against the Vikings, while RG Kyle Long and DT Akiem Hicks are expected to be game-time decisions.

Tight end Trey Burton was among four Bears players who were limited by injuries in Friday's practice and are questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos in Denver.

 The Bears on Wednesday listed tight end Trey Burton as questionable for Thursday night's regular-season opener against the Packers with a mild groin strain.