Tag: Bears injuries

Bears expect injured starters to be full-go for training camp

Four Bears players that have undergone offseason surgeries are expected to be ready before the start of training camp.

Four Bears players that have undergone offseason surgeries are expected to be ready before the start of training camp.

General manager Ryan Pace expects quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, linebacker Roquan Smith, tight end Trey Burton and receiver Anthony Miller will be able to practice without any limitations heading into training camp in late July.

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky recently underwent surgery on his left non-throwing shoulder. Trubisky suffered the injury in the first quarter of a Week 4 game against the Vikings. After missing one game, he played through the injury for the remainder of the season.

The recovery time for a minor procedure like this is a couple of months, which means that Trubisky should be ready for offseason workouts in April.

“Our expectation is as we get ramped up in the OTAs and minicamps, he’ll be good to go,” general manager Ryan Pace said this week at the NFL Combine.

Smith suffered a torn pectoral muscle in a Week 14 game against the Cowboys. At the time, Smith was playing some of his best football, which made his loss a deflating blow.

Pace expects Smith to return to form heading into the 2020 season.

“This is a fully recoverable thing for Roquan,” Pace said. “When he was healthy last year and playing right, you saw the player that we drafted and why we took him so high. Our outlook on him is very optimistic.”

Burton has struggled with injuries since joining the Bears. After suffering a hamstring injury prior to a playoff game last January, Burton dealt with hamstring and hip injuries in 2019, and he was placed on injured reserve to end a disappointing season.

Burton underwent surgery on his hip to fix an injury that affected him last season. Despite the disappointment with Burton, Pace is hoping for the best with him.

“It’s been positive,” Pace said. “Our hope is that we finally kind of solved the issue and that there’s an upward trajectory now with him. That’s our hope. We’ll see when the players get back in April [for the start of the offseason program].”

Then there’s Miller, who had surgery to repair his left shoulder for the second straight year. Miller injured his shoulder returning a kickoff in the Bears’ season finale against the Vikings.

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Ryan Pace offers injury updates on Roquan Smith, Trey Burton, Anthony Miller, Mitchell Trubisky

Bears GM Ryan Pace offered updates on the statuses of injured Bears Roquan Smith, Trey Burton, Anthony Miller and Mitchell Trubisky.

Bears general manager Ryan Pace offered some injury updates during his end-of-the-year press conference regarding the statuses of some Bears starters heading into 2020.

Second-year linebacker Roquan Smith was playing his best football of the season when he suffered a torn pectoral muscle on the first drive of a Week 14 game against the Cowboys. Smith had surgery to repair his pec, and the goal is for him to be ready for training camp.

Tight end Trey Burton’s health struggles have been well-documented, and that’ll remain so heading into the offseason. Burton landed on injured reserve with a calf injury on Nov. 16. Burton had surgery on his hip, and he’s expected to be back in time for training camp.

Speaking of health trends, second-year receiver Anthony Miller injured his left shoulder during a kickoff return in last Sunday’s game against the Vikings. It was the same shoulder he had surgically prepared last offseason. Pace said they’d just learned that Miller needs surgery on that same left shoulder, and like Smith and Burton they hope to have him back for training camp.

Third-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who injured his left shoulder in Week 4, might require surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, according to Pace. They’re still determining that. Trubisky only missed one game and wore a harness through the remainder of the season.

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Bears Injuries: Anthony Miller questionable, Cordarrelle Patterson out vs. Vikings

The Bears have been ravaged by injuries all season, and it continued in their season finale against the Vikings.

The Chicago Bears have been ravaged by injuries all season, and it continued in their season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.

Cordarrelle Patterson suffered a concussion in the second quarter. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game, ending his season. Patterson had two rushes for 14 yards.

More injury news on the offensive side of the ball with receiver Anthony Miller, who is questionable to return with a shoulder injury sustained in the second quarter. Miller injured his left shoulder, which was the shoulder that was surgically repaired in the offseason. He wore a brace earlier this season as he recovered.

The Bears lead the Vikings 11-6 at halftime.

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Bears Week 17 Inactives: Rashaad Coward, Bobby Massie out vs. Vikings

The Bears have released their list of inactives ahead of today’s season finale against the Vikings, and there are no real surprises.

The Chicago Bears have released their list of inactives ahead of today’s season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.

There aren’t any real surprises. Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks and nose tackle Eddie Goldman were previously ruled out, as was wide receiver Taylor Gabriel.

But cornerback Prince Amukamara, who was questionable ahead of today’s game, is officially active. Amukamara’s future in Chicago could be in question, but he figures to once again split reps with second-year cornerback Kevin Toliver, who could take his job next year.

Right guard Rashaad Coward was downgraded to out Saturday while right tackle Bobby Massie has been ruled out. With Coward and Massie both out, the Bears could get a good look at rookie offensive lineman Alex Bars, who figures to line up at right guard if he gets playing time. If not, Ted Larsen will get the start at right guard for the injured Coward.

Here’s a look at the full list of Bears inactives:

It was previously reported that the Vikings were expected to rest some of their starters, including quarterback Kirk Cousins. While Cousins is active, he figures to serve as Sean Mannion’s backup today.

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

Prince Amukamara questionable, Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman out vs. Vikings

The Bears released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Vikings, and several starters are out or doubtful.

The Bears released their final injury report ahead of the game against the Vikings, where several starters are out or in doubt for Sunday.

Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (elbow) did not practice all week, and he’s been ruled out against Minnesota. Hicks finishes the 2019 season with five starts, after dealing with an elbow injury that landed him on injured reserve for eight weeks.

Nose tackle Eddie Goldman remains in concussion protocol after sustaining one in last week’s game against the Chiefs.

On the offensive line, Bobby Massie was limited in practice for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain against the Giants in Week 12. But Massie is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game, as is right guard Rashaad Coward, who suffered a knee injury last week against Kansas City. This could open the door for rookie Alex Bars to play at right guard in Chicago’s season finale.

Cornerback Prince Amukamara was limited for the second straight practice, and he is listed as questionable against the Vikings. Amukamara’s future in Chicago is cloudy, especially considering second-year cornerback Kevin Toliver has impressed in the short time he’s been on the field this season. If Amukamara can’t go, look for Toliver to get the start. Even if Amukamara plays, look for him to split reps with Toliver.

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

Bears Injury Report: Prince Amukamara limited, Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman DNP Thursday

The Bears released their Thursday injury report, and once again Akiem Hicks and Eddie Goldman didn’t practice. Prince Amukamara was limited.

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.

The Bears and Vikings kick things off at noon Sunday in Chicago’s season finale.

Bears Injury Report Wednesday Estimates: Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman DNP

The Bears didn’t practice on Wednesday, but they released an injury report estimate, where Akiem Hicks and Eddie Goldman didn’t practice.

While the Chicago Bears didn’t practice Wednesday, they released an injury report estimation heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, who didn’t play against the Kansas City Chiefs, was listed as “did not practice,” along with nose tackle Eddie Goldman, who suffered a concussion against the Chiefs that likely ends his season.

Right guard Rashaad Coward, who suffered a knee injury against Kansas City, was listed as limited. He was replaced by Ted Larsen in that game. But if Coward can’t go Sunday, it would be a good opportunity to see rookie Alex Bars in his first regular-season action.

Cornerback Prince Amukamara was listed on the injury report as he recovers from a hamstring injury. He was listed as a full participant, but he could wind up splitting reps with second-year cornerback Kevin Toliver in Chicago’s season finale.

The Bears will play the Vikings in their season finale Sunday at noon.

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Bears NT Eddie Goldman ruled out with concussion

The Bears defense suffered another blow with an injury to nose tackle Eddie Goldman, who suffered a concussion against the Chiefs.

The Chicago Bears suffered another blow to their defense with the loss of another starter to injury.

Nose tackle Eddie Goldman suffered a concussion in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

The Bears trail the Chiefs 10-0 in the second quarter.

Bears Week 16 Inactives: Prince Akumarka will play vs. Chiefs

Bears CB Prince Amukamara is active against the Chiefs and figures to split reps with second-year cornerback Kevin Toliver.

The Chicago Bears have released their list of inactives for tonight’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Last night, defensive tackle Akiem Hicks was ruled out, as he nurses an elbow that landed him on injured reserve earlier this season. But they got good news about the status of another defensive starter in cornerback Prince Amukamara, who is officially active against the Chiefs.

Amukamara suffered a hamstring injury against the Detroit Lions in Week 13, and he’s been recovering ever since. He missed the following week against the Dallas Cowboys, and then he split reps with second-year cornerback Kevin Toliver in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers.

The Bears figure to split reps between Amukamara and Toliver tonight against the Chiefs.

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

Bears DT Akiem Hicks ruled out vs. Chiefs

The Bears have ruled out DT Akiem Hicks for Sunday night’s game against the Chiefs.

The Chicago Bears will be without defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on Sunday night when they host the Kansas City Chiefs in the regular-season home finale.

After a full week of practice, Hicks was designated as questionable following Friday’s practice. On Saturday night, the Bears downgraded Hicks to out.

Hicks was activated from injured reserve ahead of Week 15’s game against the Green Bay Packers, where he re-aggravated his elbow injury.

While Hicks expressed his desire to play in the final two games, the Bears are making a smart decision to rest him. After the Bears were eliminated from playoff contention, there’s nothing left to play for. Chicago would be smart to rest Hicks in these final two games.

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