The Chicago Bears offensive line won’t be as decimated as previously thought. The team announced on Friday that guard Germain Ifedi has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Germain Ifedi has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.@Hyundai | #DaBears
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 6, 2020
Ifedi was placed on the list Tuesday following tackle Jason Spriggs’ positive test result. He was considered a close contact to Spriggs and needed to quarantine, despite testing negative for the virus. The veteran offensive lineman has started every game for the Bears this season at right guard after signing a one-year deal in the offseason.
With Ifedi returning to the team, the Bears will likely only be missing three of their five starters on the offensive line instead of four. Right tackle Bobby Massie was placed on injured reserve this week due to a knee injury and center Cody Whitehair will likely miss another game due to a calf injury and possibly COVID-19 as he reportedly tested positive on Thursday. Spriggs is also out due to his positive test.
The Bears travel to Nashville this weekend to take on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon.