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Eddie Royal: Released by Chicago
Eddie Royal (toe) was released by the Bears on Thursday.Royal's release has been anticipated for some time after it was reported in March that the team was waiting to release him until he could pass a physical. It's likely that he's nearly recovered from his December toe surgery, which is why he was finally let go. The veteran wideout will turn 31 later this month and likely still has enough in the tank to be a contributor for another club.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: Expected to be released
The Chicago Bears are expected to release Eddie Royal (toe) once he can pass a physical, the Chicago Tribune reports.Royal had surgery in late December to repair a turf toe injury, finishing his second season in Chicago with 33 catches for 369 yards and a pair of touchdowns in nine games. He's been an effective slot receiver for the Bears when healthy, but his age (30) and 2017 base salary ($5 million) seemingly make him a poor fit for the rebuilding Chicago offense. Assuming the toe heals as expected, Royal shouldn't have much trouble finding another job as a slot specialist and potential return man. It's unclear when he'll be able to pass a physical.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: Ends season with 369 receiving yards
Eddie Royal (toe) completed the season with 33 receptions for 369 yards and two touchdowns while playing in nine games before being placed on injured reserve on December 19.Royal had posted at least 43 yards in five of six games to start the season before struggling through injuries that eventually led to him being shut down for the season. He'll be under contract with the Chicago Bears in 2017, and he'll likely compete for a role as a slot receiver. His fantasy value will eventually depend upon him being able to earn a significant role with the team.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: Heading to IR
According to Chicago Bears coach John Fox, Eddie Royal (toe) will be placed on injured reserve, ending his season.Royal missed the past three games due to a lingering toe problem, which will cost him the Bears' last two tilts as well. With his fate sealed, Royal will finish the 2016 campaign with 33 receptions on 43 targets for 369 yards and two touchdowns to go with 166 yards and one score on his 19 punt returns. With both he and Marquess Wilson (foot) heading to IR in the past week, the Bears are left with the recently-reinstated Alshon Jeffery, Cameron Meredith, and Deonte Thompson as their top-3 wideouts.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: Ruled out for Sunday
Eddie Royal (toe) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Packers.Royal's toe problem will cost him a third straight game, and with Marquess Wilson (foot) sidelined indefinitely, the Chicago Bears' receiving corps now has another injury to deal with. On the bright side, the team is expected to welcome back top wideout Alshon Jeffery from suspension Sunday.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: No practice Wednesday
Eddie Royal (toe) didn't participate at Wednesday's practice.Royal hasn't practiced in nearly one calendar month as he tends to a toe injury, a span in which he recorded three receptions for seven yards over two outings before logging back-to-back DNPs. There's no indication that a return is nigh, but even if he does make another appearance this season, his chemistry with current starting QB Matt Barkley is undetermined, and No. 1 wideout Alshon Jeffery is about to return from a four-game suspension.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: Unavailable Sunday
Eddie Royal (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game at Detroit.The Chicago Bears' No. 1 wideout in name due to Alshon Jeffery's ongoing suspension, Royal will take a seat for the second straight contest and fourth time in the last seven games. Joining Royal on the inactive list Sunday is Marquess Wilson (groin), leaving Cameron Meredith, Josh Bellamy, Deonte Thompson, and Daniel Brown as the top available receiving options for Matt Barkley.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: Doubtful for Sunday
Eddie Royal (toe) did not practice Friday and is considered doubtful to play Sunday against the Lions.Royal has been unable to practice this week due to his toe problem, so it's somewhat surprising he hasn't already been ruled out for Sunday's contest. If he's indeed sidelined this weekend, Cameron Meredith could embody Chicago's clear-cut No. 1 wideout, since Marquess Wilson (groin) is also banged up.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: No practice Wednesday
Eddie Royal (toe) didn't partake in Wednesday's practice, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.After missing practice the past two weeks and earning an inactive tag once, Royal is clearly taking a cautious approach with his injured toe. If he indeed sits out again Sunday in Detroit, he could be joined by Marquess Wilson (groin), leaving Matt Barkley to work with wide receivers Cameron Meredith, Deonte Thompson, and Josh Bellamy if the top two guys were forced to sit.
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Bears' Eddie Royal: Sidelined Sunday
Eddie Royal (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.Subjected to no practice reps for the second consecutive week, Royal will remain on the sideline rather than attempt to play through his toe injury, which held him to 12 of the Chicago Bears' 80 offensive snaps against the Titans last Sunday. Instead, wide receivers Cameron Meredith, Marquess Wilson, Deonte Thompson, and Josh Bellamy will work in conjunction with quarterback Matt Barkley.
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