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Ben Braunecker: Let go by Chicago
The Bears cut Ben Braunecker on Thursday.Braunecker put up career numbers with the Bears last season, logging six catches for 59 yards and his first touchdown across 11 games. Despite having showcased a step forward in his development, offseason additions Cole Kmet, Jimmy Graham and Demetrius Harris have now made Braunecker the odd man out in Chicago's crowded tight end room. He hit injured reserve due to a concussion in December, but has since fully recovered and will be free to search for a chance with another organization.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: Back for 2020
Ben Braunecker (concussion) remains in the mix among the nine tight ends on Chicago's roster heading into training camp, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.The 26-year-old landed on injured reserve with a concussion in December, but before that, he put up career highs with six catches for 59 yards in 11 games while also catching his first career touchdown. The Chicago Bears were disappointed with their tight-end production last season, so they brought in new talent this offseason, drafting Cole Kmet in the second round while signing Jimmy Graham and Demetrius Harris. Braunecker likely will enter training camp below all three -- plus Adam Shaheen -- on the depth chart and may have a tough time making the Week 1 roster.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: Placed on IR
The Chicago Bears placed Ben Braunecker (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday.Braunecker is the third Bears tight end to land on IR this season. Jesper Horstead and J.P. Holtz now figure to handle most of the responsibilities at that position going forward, with the former presumably in line for the No. 1 role. Braunecker's season will come to a close with six receptions for 59 yards and one touchdown.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: Won't face Packers
Ben Braunecker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.Braunecker is still working through the league's concussion protocol and will miss a third straight game. His absence leaves Jesper Horsted and J.P. Holtz as the top tight ends in Chicago.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: No practice reps Thursday
Ben Braunecker (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.Braunecker hasn't taken the first step (on-field work) in his journey through the concussion protocol, let alone progress enough to be considered for an evaluation in front of an independent neurologist. Seemingly on pace for a third DNP in a row Sunday at Green Bay, he'll leave tight end in the hands of J.P Holtz and Jesper Horsted.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: Remains sidelined at practice
Ben Braunecker (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report.For the third consecutive week, Braunecker isn't taking the field due to a concussion. With no noticeable progress to date through the protocol, he has no timetable for a return to action. As long as Braunecker is sidelined, expect J.P. Holtz and Jesper Horsted to split tight end reps for the Chicago Bears.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: Not suiting up Thursday
Ben Braunecker (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cowboys.Braunecker emerged from Week 12 with a concussion, which hasn't allowed him to practice in the interim. He'll miss his second consecutive contest as a result, leaving J.P. Holtz, Jesper Horsted, Bradley Sowell and Eric Saubert as the Chicago Bears' available tight ends.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: Sits out another practice
Ben Braunecker (concussion) didn't practice Tuesday, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.Braunecker has sat out of every practice since sustaining a concussion during Week 12's win over the Giants, making it unlikely he plays Thursday against the Cowboys. When he's ready to return, Braunecker will be the No. 1 tight end since both Trey Burton (calf) and Adam Shaheen are on IR, but J.P. Holtz, Jesper Horstead and Bradley Sowell figure to lead the way until then.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: Remains in concussion protocol
Ben Braunecker is still in the concussion protocol and didn't practice Monday, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.Braunecker sustained the concussion Week 12 against the Giants and didn't play versus the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. The 25-year-old will have to fully clear the protocol before returning to game action, putting his availability in doubt for Thursday's matchup with Dallas.
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Bears' Ben Braunecker: Ruled out for Thursday
Ben Braunecker (concussion) won't play in Thursday's game against the Lions.Braunecker couldn't recover from the head injury on the short week after sustaining the concussion in Sunday's win over the Giants. Adam Shaheen (foot) will also be on the shelf, so J.P. Holtz, Jesper Horsted and Bradley Sowell will round out Chicago's tight-end corps. Holtz and Horsted are the best pass catchers of the trio, but neither makes for a reliable fantasy option this week.
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