The Chicago Bears released their injury report following Thursday’s practice, and it was more of the same for the Bears following estimations from Wednesday.
Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (elbow) and nose tackle Eddie Goldman (concussion) did not practice Thursday. Considering the Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention and the severity of head injuries, both aren’t expected to play in Sunday’s season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.
Then there’s cornerback Prince Amukamara, who was limited Thursday after being listed as a full participant on Wednesday as he nurses a pesky hamstring injury. The Bears would do well to also rest Amukamara and get another good look at second-year cornerback Kevin Toliver in a job that might be his come next season.
Right guard Rashaad Coward was once again limited on Thursday after suffering a knee injury against the Chiefs. Like with Amukamara, if Coward can’t go on Sunday, they’d do best to insert rookie Alex Bars into the starting lineup to get a look at him in live game action ahead of 2020, which is sure to bring some changes to the offensive line.
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The Bears and Vikings kick things off at noon Sunday in Chicago’s season finale.