The Chicago Bears will be without six players when they face the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.
The Bears released their final injury report ahead of Thursday’s game, and wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (concussion), tight end Ben Braunecker (concussion), right tackle Bobby Massie (ankle), cornerback Sherrick McManis (groin), tight end Adam Shaheen (foot) and linebacker Danny Trevathan (elbow) have all been ruled out against the Lions.
Gabriel, Braunecker, Massie, McManis and Shaheen will not make the trip to Detroit.
#Bears Wednesday injury report:
Note: The Bears conducted a walk-through Wednesday. Practice participation reports are estimates. pic.twitter.com/13Cp2B8jAI— Chicago Bears (@BearsPR) November 27, 2019
The Bears, who were already thin at tight end, are even thinner at the position with Braunecker and Shaheen’s injuries. That leaves Jesper Horsted and JP Holtz as the Bears’ tight ends heading into Thursday’s game against the Lions.
With Gabriel’s absence, expect to see a lot more of receiver Anthony Miller, who is coming off his best game this season with six catches for 78 yards, and Javon Wims. Rookie Riley Ridley might even see his first action this season.
With Massie being out for the next few weeks, expect to see Cornelius Lucas in his place, which makes the right side of that offensive line vulnerable. Rashaad Coward has been filling in for Kyle Long at right guard after he was sent to season-ending injured reserve. Expect rookie Alex Bars to also be active tomorrow with Massie’s absence.
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