Bears Week 9 inactives: Velus Jones Jr. OUT vs. Dolphins

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of today’s game against the Dolphins, which includes Velus Jones Jr. as a healthy scratch.

The Chicago Bears (3-5) have released their inactives ahead of their Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins (5-3), where Chicago is looking to get back in the win column.

Rookie receiver Velus Jones Jr. is among those who aren’t dressed for Sunday’s game, which comes as a surprise as he’s a healthy scratch. Jones hasn’t been involved much on offense this season, and he’s had his share of struggles in the return game.

Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood is also a healthy scratch. Chicago is returning two starting offensive linemen in Cody Whitehair (back from IR) and Larry Borom (cleared concussion protocol).

Receiver Chase Claypool will make his Bears debut today against Miami, where head coach Matt Eberflus indicated he could see anywhere from 10 to 35 snaps.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ inactives against the Dolphins:

  • WR Velus Jones Jr.
  • OL Ja’Tyre Carter
  • TE Jake Tonges
  • DB Lamar Jackson
  • OL Alex Leatherwood

Also, a look at the Dolphins’ inactives:

  • RB Myles Gaskin
  • WR Erik Ezukanma
  • QB Skylar Thompson
  • OL Austin Jackson
  • WR River Cracraft

The Bears and Dolphins kick things off at 12 p.m. CT on CBS.

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Bears Week 8 inactives: Larry Borom OUT vs. Cowboys

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of today’s game against the Cowboys.

The Chicago Bears (3-4) have released their inactives ahead of their Week 8 game against the Dallas Cowboys (5-2), where Chicago is looking to pull off a second straight upset win.

The Bears aren’t as banged up as they’ve been in the past few weeks, but they will be without starting right tackle Larry Borom (concussion) and Center Lucas Patrick (toe, IR). Outside of that, they’re healthy.

Riley Reiff is expected to get the start at right tackle in place of Borom while Sam Mustipher is back at center for Patrick.

Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood, who was activated off the NFI list earlier this week, is active for the first time since being claimed off waivers by Chicago before the start of the season.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ inactives against the Cowboys:

  • RT Larry Borom
  • WR Isaiah Coulter
  • DB Lamar Jackson
  • TE Jake Tonges

Also, a look at Dallas’ inactives:

  • RB Ezekiel Elliott
  • WR Noah Brown
  • DE Sam Williams
  • S Malik Hooker
  • DT Trysten Hill
  • LB Jabrill Cox
  • QB Will Grier

The Bears and Cowboys kick things off at 12 p.m. CT on FOX.

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Bears Week 7 inactives: N’Keal Harry making his Chicago debut vs. Patriots

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of tonight’s game against the Patriots.

The Chicago Bears (2-4) have released their inactives ahead of their Week 7 game against the New England Patriots (3-3), where Chicago is looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

Receiver N’Keal Harry will make his Bears debut against his former team, the Patriots, after missing the first six games as he recovered from an ankle injury.

Chicago is healthy heading into this game, barring the guys still on injured reserve. They had a clean injury report this entire week and no game designations.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ inactives against the Patriots:

  • DB Lamar Jackson
  • TE Jake Tonges
  • DL Kingsley Jonathan
  • WR Isaiah Coulter

Also, a look at New England’s inactives:

  • CB Shaun Wade
  • DT Christian Barmore
  • WR Kendrick Bourne
  • FS Joshua Bledsoe
  • OLB Josh Uche
  • RB Kevin Harris
  • OT Isaiah Wynn

The Bears and Patriots kick things off at 7:15 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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Bears Week 6 inactives: N’Keal Harry OUT vs. Commanders

The Bears released their inactives ahead of Thursday’s game against the Commanders, where we’ll have to wait for N’Keal Harry’s debut.

The Chicago Bears (2-3) have released their inactives ahead of their Week 6 game against the Washington Commanders (1-4), where Chicago is looking to get back in the win column against a struggling Washington team.

While wide receiver N’Keal Harry was activated off injured reserve earlier this week, he’s not active for the game against the Commanders. Head coach Matt Eberflus said the team was in “wait and see” mode with Harry ahead of this matchup.

But it looks like Harry will have to wait to make his Bears debut until next Monday night against his former team, the New England Patriots.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ inactives against the Commanders:

  • WR N’Keal Harry
  • DL Kingsley Jonathan
  • CB Lamar Jackson
  • TE Jake Tonges

Also, a look at Washington’s inactives:

  • WR Jahan Dotson
  • CB William Jackson III
  • QB Sam Howell
  • S Percy Butler
  • RB Jonathan Williams
  • T Sam Cosmi
  • TE Logan Thomas

The Bears and Commanders kick things off at 7:15 p.m. CT on Amazon Prime Video.

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Bears Week 5 inactives: David Montgomery IN, Jaylon Johnson OUT vs. Vikings

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vikings, and CB Jaylon Johnson will miss his third straight game.

The Chicago Bears (2-2) have released their inactives ahead of their Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings (3-1), where Chicago is looking to get back in the win column against a talented Minnesota squad.

The good news is running back David Montgomery will make his return to the starting lineup. Montgomery missed last week’s game after suffering an ankle injury back in Week 3. Now, the Bears are armed with their top rushers in Montgomery and Khalil Herbert, and they’re going to need them in this game.

Unfortunately, Chicago will be without cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who will miss his third game with a quad injury. It’s not encouraging considering the Bears will have to contend with Justin Jefferson and Minnesota’s talented receiving corp.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ inactives against the Vikings:

  • CB Jaylon Johnson
  • S Dane Cruikshank
  • DE Kingsley Jonathan
  • TE Jake Tonges

Also, a look at the Vikings’ inactives:

  • CB Andrew Booth Jr.
  • OLB Luiji Vilain
  • OL Chris Teeed
  • OL Veteran Lowe
  • WR Jalen Nailor
  • DL Esezi Otomewo
  • DL Khyiris Tonga

The Bears and Vikings kick things off at Noon CT on FOX.

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Bears Week 4 inactives: Velus Jones IN, Cairo Santos OUT vs. Giants

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of Sunday’s game against the Giants, and rookie WR Velus Jones will make his NFL debut.

The Chicago Bears (2-1) have released their inactives ahead of their Week 4 game against the New York Giants (2-1), where Chicago is looking for their first win streak of the 2022 season.

The good news is rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. will be making his NFL debut after missing the first three games with a hamstring injury. Jones should provide a boost on offense and special teams, where he’ll likely assume return specialist duties.

Unfortunately, Chicago will be without cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who’s nursing a quad injury. They’ll also be without kicker Cairo Santos, who’s been dealing with a personal issue. Michael Badgley will kick in his place.

Here’s a look at the Bears’ inactives against the Giants:

  • K Cairo Santos
  • S Dane Cruikshank
  • RB David Montgomery
  • CB Jaylon Johnson
  • LB Matt Adams
  • OL Ja’Tyre Carter
  • TE Ryan Griffin

Also, a look at the Giants’ inactives:

  • CB Cor’Dale Flott
  • CB Nick McCloud
  • WR Wan’Dale Robinson
  • WR Kadarius Toney
  • DL Leonard Williams
  • ILB Austin Calitro
  • OT Tyre Phillips

The Bears and Giants kick things off at Noon CT on FOX.

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Bears Week 3 inactives: Roquan Smith IN, Jaylon Johnson OUT vs. Texans

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of Sunday’s game against the Texans, where there was good and bad news for the defense.

The Chicago Bears (1-1) have released their inactives ahead of their Week 3 game against the Houston Texans (0-1-1), where Chicago is looking to get back in the win column after a frustrating loss.

The good news is they’ll have linebacker Roquan Smith at their disposal, who missed practice this week with a hip injury. The bad news is they’ll be without cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who was listed as questionable with a quad injury.

Here’s a look at the Bears inactive against the Texans:

  • WR Velus Jones Jr.
  • CB Jaylon Johnson
  • OL Ja’Tyre Cater
  • CB Dane Cruikshank
  • LB Matt Adams
  • TE Ryan Griffin

Also, a look at Houston’s inactives:

  • TE Brevin Jordan
  • WR Tyler Johnson
  • DB Isaac Yiadom
  • LB Jake Hansen
  • OL Austin Deculus
  • DL Kurt Hinish

The Bears and Texans kick things off at Noon CT on CBS.

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Bears Week 2 inactives: Velus Jones OUT vs. Packers

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of Sunday’s game against the Packers.

The Chicago Bears (1-0) have released their inactives ahead of their Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers (0-1), where the Bears are looking to get their first win over the Packers in four years.

Rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has been nursing a hamstring injury that held him out of practice once again. Jones was listed as doubtful for the matchup, so it’s not a surprise to find him among the inactives.

On the Packers side of things, left tackle David Bakhtiari is officially inactive while receiver Allen Lazard and right tackle Elgton Jenkins are officially active.

Here’s a look at the Bears inactive against the Packers:

  • WR Velus Jones Jr.
  • DB Elijah Hicks
  • OL Michael Schofield
  • DB Lamar Jackson
  • OL Ja’Tyre Carter
  • TE Jake Tonges

Also, a look at Green Bay’s inactives:

  • S Tariq Carpenter
  • T David Bakhtiari
  • T Caleb Jones
  • T/G Sean Rhyan
  • WR Samori Toure
  • DL Jonathan Ford

The Bears and Packers kick things off at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC.

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Bears Week 1 inactives: Velus Jones Jr. OUT vs. 49ers

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the 49ers.

The Chicago Bears have released their inactives ahead of their Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers, where the Bears are looking to start the Matt Eberflus era with a win.

Rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has been nursing a hamstring injury that held him out of practice all week. Jones was listed as doubtful for the opener, so it’s not a surprise to find him among the inactives.

Here’s a look at the Bears inactive against the 49ers:

  • WR Velus Jones Jr.
  • DB Elijah Hicks
  • DL Kingsley Jonathan
  • OL Ja’Tyre Carter
  • OL Alex Leatherwood
  • TE Trevon Wesco

The Bears and 49ers kick things off at Noon CT on FOX.

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Bears Week 18 inactives: Robert Quinn IN, Akiem Hicks OUT vs. Vikings

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of Sunday’s finale against the Vikings, where Robert Quinn is active and Akiem Hicks is out.

The Chicago Bears have released their inactives ahead of their Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings, where Chicago is looking to send out Matt Nagy with a win.

Rookie quarterback Justin Fields will miss his third straight game after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week. He dealt with an ankle injury that sidelined him for the previous two games. He’s officially inactive, which means it’ll be Andy Dalton getting the start with Nick Foles serving as the backup.

The good news is outside linebacker Robert Quinn is officially active for Sunday’s finale, where he has the chance to add to his 18 sacks on the season.

Unfortunately, defensive tackle Akiem Hicks is officially inactive for what is likely his final game with the Bears. Hicks popped up on the injury report this week with a nagging ankle injury, which sidelined him in practice all week.

Cornerback Duke Shelley is also inactive, as he’s been dealing with a heel injury over the last couple of weeks.

Here’s a look at those Bears inactive against the Vikings:

  • DT Akiem Hicks
  • RB Ryan Nall
  • CB Duke Shelley
  • OL Lachavious Simmons
  • OL Elijah Wilkinson

The Bears and Vikings kick things off at Noon CT on FOX.

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