NFL Player News

Meredith (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Meredith was a full participant in practice all week, but it appears his foot injury is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's game. Caleb Rogers will start at right guard in Meredith's absence.

Walker (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's battle against the Browns.

This is not out of the norm for Walker, who has played in just six of Chicago's 13 contests so far this season. When he has suited up, most of Walker's work has come on special teams, so the rookie's inactive status Sunday should have almost no bearing on the Bears' offense.

Mertz (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

The rookie sixth-round pick has been healthy all season but is still waiting to make his NFL debut. Davis Mills will serve as the Texans' backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud for Sunday's game.

Keenum will back up Caleb Williams at quarterback in Week 15, as Tyson Bagent is inactive due to an illness, Mark Carman of the CHGO Bears podcast reports.

Keenum has regularly served as Chicago's emergency third QB this season, but he'll bump up to the No. 2 role with Bagent unable to suit up. Keenum has plenty of pro experience in case he needs to enter the contest, but he hasn't thrown an NFL regular-season pass since 2023.

Bryant (neck/shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Bryant has been cleared to return Sunday from a four-game absence due to shoulder and neck injuries. The sixth-year pro will join Cade Stover as the Texans' backup tight ends behind Dalton Schultz.

Speed (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Speed was able to practice all week in a limited capacity, but his knee injury is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's contest. Jake Hansen, Christian Harris and Jamal Hill are all candidates to see more snaps at linebacker in Speed's absence.

Bagent is inactive for Sunday's Week 15 matchup against Cleveland due to an illness.

Bagent was added to the injury report early Sunday because of the illness, and Mark Carman of the CHGO Bears podcast indicates Chicago decided to send the quarterback home. As such, Case Keenum will serve as the Bears' backup QB behind Caleb Williams on Sunday.

Molden (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Molden was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 14 against the Eagles. He'll be sidelined for Sunday's game, which opens the door for Tony Jefferson to start at safety. Molden will aim to return for the Chargers' Week 16 tilt against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Nolen (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Nolen missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a knee injury, but he has been given the green light to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. The rookie first-rounder's return means there will be less snaps available for fellow defensive tackles PJ Mustipher and Dalvin Tomlinson.

Graham (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Graham logged a pair of DNPs to begin the week but was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday. That will be enough for him to take the field Sunday versus the Bears. Graham has had a big role in his rookie campaign, starting all 13 of the Browns' games to date and producing 34 tackles (including 0.5 sacks) and four defensed passes.