The Chicago Bears are in the midst of another COVID-19 outbreak within their team, as evidenced by the five players and now three coaches that have landed on the list.
Bears head coach Matt Nagy announced that offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, defensive coordinator Sean Desai and special teams coordinator Chris Tabor have all been placed in COVID-19 protocols, which means they’re not at Halas Hall.
Nagy said that all three coordinators will continue to participate via Zoom, which is how Nagy remained involved during his COVID-19 absence.
Obviously, this puts their statuses for Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings in jeopardy. Nagy said he wasn’t sure whether or not Lazor, Desai or Tabor will return for the game. But Nagy insists there’s a plan in place.
“We’re prepared if they are, and we’re prepared if they’re not,” Nagy said.
All three Bears coordinators — Bill Lazor, Sean Desai and Chris Tabor are not at Halas Hall. They’re in COVID-19 protocols.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) December 16, 2021
Lazor, Desai, and Tabor join nose tackle Eddie Goldman, offensive tackle Larry Borom, defensive end Mario Edwards, cornerback Artie Burns and offensive tackle Lachavious Simmons on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Bears are one of seven teams that in enhanced protocols this week, which also includes the Vikings.
Nagy said that there are several players that are also battling non-COVID illnesses, including colds or flu.
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