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Bears QB Justin Fields pushing to return as soon as Week 8, but may miss 2-3 games

The Bears quarterback is pushing to play next week against the Chargers, but could miss 2-3 games.

The news regarding Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and his thumb injury continues to be fluid, but the timeline for his return is starting to get clearer in some ways. Some reports have Fields potentially missing 2-3 games, but others indicate he could return as soon as Week 8.

On Sunday morning, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported Fields is working toward a return in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The issue with his thumb continues to be grip strength, but the Bears quarterback is pushing to get back on the field as soon as possible, with that date in mind.

While that’s Fields’ goal, a realistic timeline could have him missing 2-3 games. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport shared that the quarterback is dealing with an injury that would have him out those next few games, and he’s “likely out against the Chargers next week.” Rapoport did say he’s not totally ruled out for next week as he’s beginning to regain his grip strength, but chances are he misses at least one more game.

Fields injured his thumb last week against the Minnesota Vikings and is out against the Las Vegas Raiders. Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is set to start in his place and will likely do so again if Fields cannot play next week.

Report: Bears QB Justin Fields suffered dislocated thumb on his throwing hand

Fields will have an MRI Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

The right-hand injury to Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is becoming a bit clearer. According to FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer, Fields suffered a dislocated thumb in the 19-13 loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Fields was brought down hard in the third quarter and exited the game. According to Glazer, he popped his thumb back into place but was unable to grip the football and went to the locker room. He was ruled out shortly after.

Head coach Matt Eberflus confirmed that in his press conference, saying Fields tried to re-enter the game. Prior to the injury, Fields completed 6-of-10 passes for 58 yards and an interception. It was a far cry from his previous two outings, where he threw eight touchdowns and over 600 yards.

Fields will have an MRI on Monday to determine any additional damage. If he’s unable to play next week against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Bears will likely stick with undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent, who took over for Fields on Sunday. Bagent went 10-of-14 for 83 yards and an interception. He also ran for a touchdown and lost a fumble.

Bears LG Cody Whitehair ruled out with knee injury

The Bears suffered a brutal blow with the loss of LG Cody Whitehair in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Giants.

The Chicago Bears suffered a brutal blow to the offensive line with the loss of left guard Cody Whitehair in the first half of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

Whitehair suffered a knee injury in the second quarter, and he has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the game. It’s a blow for a young offensive line that has struggled in the first half against the Giants.

Lucas Patrick has replaced Whitehiar at left guard. Patrick started the game at right guard, where he was rotating with Teven Jenkins. Jenkins is in at right guard with Patrick at left guard.

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Bears’ Dakota Dozier carted off the field during minicamp

The Bears kicked off minicamp Tuesday, where potential starting RG Dakota Dozier was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury.

The Chicago Bears returned to the practice field on a blistering summer day to begin their three-day mandatory minicamp. Unfortunately, the team may have already suffered a serious injury to one of their potential starters on the offensive line.

Offensive guard Dakota Dozier was carted off the field during Tuesday’s practice after suffering an apparent leg injury, according to various members of the Bears media.

Dozier was signed this offseason to a one-year deal to compete for a starting spot on the offensive line. He was playing with the second-string offense at left guard when the injury occurred, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

The 31-year old veteran was drafted by the New York Jets in 2014, where he spent the first five years of his career as a reserve lineman. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 and became a starter at left guard in 2020, starting in all 16 games for the Bears’ division rival. He played in just six games in 2021.

Dozier’s injury has yet to be diagnosed. But seeing as he was carted off the field, it could be a serious blow for the Bears as they work to retool their offensive line. Stay tuned to Bears Wire for more information as it becomes available.

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Bear Necessities: Roquan Smith doing everything he can to get right with hamstring injury

The sooner Roquan Smith can return, the better, as the Bears have lost one of their best defensive players and leader in the locker room.

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The Chicago Bears have lost some key starters to injury, be it short term or long term, including quarterback Justin Fields, outside linebacker Khalil Mack, defensive tackle Akiem Hicks and receiver Allen Robinson.

And just when you thought barely beating a winless Detroit Lions team on Thanksgiving couldn’t get worse, the Bears lost linebacker Roquan Smith to a hamstring injury.

Smith joins a list of Bears players who have recently suffered hamstring injuries, including safety Eddie Jackson, who missed two games, and cornerback Duke Shelley, who was placed on injured reserve and will miss at least three games.

As for the severity of Smith’s hamstring injury, head coach Matt Nagy isn’t sure. Although he sounded hopeful that Smith would avoid IR.

“The soft tissue, you never know,” Nagy said. “Everyone’s a little bit different. It depends on the magnitude and the level of (pull). Everybody gets them and they’re all probably a little bit different on how many you’ve had in your career, how do you respond to them, all that. He’ll be doing everything he can to get right.”

Losing Smith hurts for several reasons. Not only has Chicago lost their top linebacker and best defensive player, but they’ve lost one of the leaders in the locker room, which makes his loss even worse.

“I think everybody understands and knows how I feel about Roquan and the type of football player he is,” Nagy said. “But I don’t know if people truly understand who he is as a leader of this team. Not just the defense but the team in general. He’s a big part of this thing. His true professionalism, the respect that he has from his teammates, from his coaches, it’s rare. And he’s only been getting better every year and this year is probably his best year.”

The sooner Smith can return, the better. Especially as he’s made his case for All Pro and Pro Bowl.

Bears QB Justin Fields confirms he doesn’t have broken ribs

Good news: Justin Fields doesn’t have broken ribs, but he is being checked out for a possible spleen injury.

The Chicago Bears suffered their fifth straight loss, a 16-13 defeat by the Baltimore Ravens. And while every loss gets us one week closer to the end of the Matt Nagy era, it’s not good when your young franchise quarterback suffers an injury.

Justin Fields exited Sunday’s game with a rib injury in the third quarter after taking some shots in the game. He was examined in the medical tent and later headed to the locker room, where he was later ruled out for the remainder of the game.

While Nagy didn’t offer any immediate updates about the extent of his injury, it appears that Fields only suffered bruised ribs rather than broken ribs, confirmed by himself.

Here’s a clip of Fields confirming he didn’t suffer broken ribs via an Instagram post from his friend Simeon Kelley.

While Fields doesn’t have broken ribs, he is having his spleen checked out at the hospital, according to Jay Glazer.

The Bears have a quick turnaround this week as they’re set to face the Lions on Thanksgiving, which puts Fields’ status for Thursday in question.

If that’s the case, Andy Dalton, who relieved Fields and threw two touchdowns against the Ravens, will make his first start since Week 2 when the Bears travel to Detroit.

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Bears RT Bobby Massie questionable to return with knee injury

The Bears are down another starting offensive lineman as right tackle Bobby Massie suffered a knee injury against the Saints.

The Chicago Bears offensive line has been under its fair share of criticism this season, and rightfully so. The Bears run game has been non-existent and pass protection has been questionable.

But the Bears offensive line has been ravaged by injuries with left guard James Daniels, who suffered a torn pectoral muscle and is out for the season. Center Cody Whitehair suffered a quad injury in last week’s game against the Rams, and he was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.

Now, the Bears are down another starting offensive lineman as right tackle Bobby Massie suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s game. Jason Spriggs replaced him, and Massie is questionable to return.

The Bears are now missing three of their starting offensive linemen, which isn’t all-that-comforting considering Chicago struggled even with its starters.

Rashaad Coward got his third start at left guard in replacement of Daniels, and he’s been shaky throughout all three contests. Sam Mustipher started in relief of Whitehair on Sunday.

The Bears and Saints are tied 3-3 in the first quarter.

Bears final injury report: Deon Bush ruled out, Brent Urban questionable vs. Panthers

There are some injury designations to keep an eye on as the Bears prepare for their Week 6 game against the Panthers.

The Chicago Bears have released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers, and there’s some designations to keep an eye on heading into Week 6.

The Bears have ruled out Safety Deon Bush for Sunday, as he continues to battle a hamstring injury. He missed last week’s contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as well.

Chicago has also listed for four players as questionable against the Panthers, including some players at some key positions. Defensive end Brent Urban, who has been a key contributor on the defensive line, is questionable following limited participation in practice throughout the week.

The Bears also activated defensive tackle John Jenkins off injured reserve, where he served the previous three weeks with a thumb injury. Jenkins has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.

Offensive lineman Alex Bars, who filled in at left guard for an injured James Daniels last Thursday, has also been designated as questionable with a shoulder injury. He was a full participant in Thursday and Friday’s practices.

Matt Nagy says he hasn’t decided who will start at left guard for the Bears on Sunday. But it’ll come down to Bars and Rashaad Coward.

Special teams ace and defensive back Sherrick McManis has also been listed as questionable against the Panthers. He’s recovering from a hamstring injury that’s held him out of the last two games.

 

 

Bears place DT John Jenkins on injured reserve with thumb injury

The Bears have gotten even thinner at nose tackle with John Jenkins being placed on injured reserve, where he’ll remain for 3 weeks.

After losing Eddie Goldman for the year, as he opted out of the season, the Chicago Bears have gotten even thinner on nose tackle with their latest injury. The Bears have placed defensive tackle John Jenkins on injured reserve with a thumb injury, the team announced Thursday.

Jenkins suffered a torn ligament in his thumb against the New York Giants last Sunday, an injury that he played through, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The Bears didn’t wait long to sign his replacement, promoting nose tackle Daniel McCullers off the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad to their 53-man roster.

In two games with the Bears this season, Jenkins recorded two tackles against the Detroit Lions. This was Jenkins’ second stint with the Bears, after he played in eight games with one start for the Bears in 2017, where he recorded eight tackles.

Jenkins must remain on injured reserve for three weeks, which means he won’t be eligible to return until Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 18.

Bears RB David Montgomery questionable to return with neck injury

Bears running back David Montgomery is questionable to return following a neck injury sustained in the second quarter vs. Giants.

Just one series after Giants running back Saquon Barkley was carted off the field with an apparent knee injury, Bears running back David Montgomery exited the game after landing on his head.

Montgomery jumped over a pile and came down hard on his head. He remained down on the ground before slowly walking off the field without any assistance.

Montgomery has officially been listed as questionable to return with a neck injury.

The Bears lead the Giants 10-0 in the second quarter.