While the Chicago Bears dismantled the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night, it didn’t come without a cost. The Bears suffered several injuries throughout the game, including linebacker Roquan Smith, who tore his pectoral muscle in the first quarter.
Another player that was struck by the injury bug was second year receiver Javon Wims, who suffered a knee injury near the end of the second quarter. Mitchell Trubisky targeted him on back-to-back plays in the endzone, but he was unable to make a play. On the second target, Wims landed awkwardly on his leg.
Wims appeared in a lot of pain as he remained on the ground while trainers surrounded him. He limped off the field and did not return.
At first glance, the fear was it could be a serious injury that would end his season. But NFL Network Ian Rapoport reported that Wims dodged a bullet as it appears the former Georgia wideout suffered a slight knee sprain.
Injury updates from last night:
— #Bears WR Javon Wims has a slight knee sprain, source said. Nothing major.
— #Cowboys WR Cedrick Wilson’s ACL is intact & no surgery for him, sources said. But he has a knee sprain & is a candidate for Injured Reserve based on the time of year.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 6, 2019
The Bears are already thin at the receiver position with Taylor Gabriel out with a concussion. Wims saw a career-high six targets the previous week against the Detroit Lions, and it looked like he was going to be a big part of the Bears offense against the Cowboys before his injury.
Rookie receiver Riley Ridley saw some action in Wims’ place, where he caught one pass for 5 yards.
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