The Bears hosted Carlton (undisclosed) for a visit Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Carlton was let go by the Bears with an injury settlement in mid-September, though the nature and severity of the injury was not disclosed. He's progressed enough in his recovery to meet with Chicago again, and assuming he signs a contract at some point, he'll serve as depth on the defensive line.
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Bears' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Suiting up Sunday
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Reeves-Maybin (back) is active for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Rams.
Reeves-Maybin exclusively played on special teams in three regular-season appearances for the Bears, and he stepped in on defense during last week's wild-card win over the Packers. The 30-year-old helped fill the absence of starting linebacker T.J. Edwards, who suffered a season-ending lower-leg injury against Green Bay. Reeves-Maybin is likely to see more playing time on defense again versus Los Angeles.
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Bears' Joe Tryon-Shoyinka: Ready for divisional round
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Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams.
The 2021 first-round pick from Washington had missed Chicago's last two games due to a concussion sustained in the Week 17 loss to the 49ers. However, he practiced in full throughout the week and has now cleared the league's five-step protocol, allowing him to return for the divisional round. Now fully healthy, Tyron-Shoyinka is expected to play a depth role on the Bears' defensive line Sunday.
Ogbongbemiga (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams.
The Oklahoma State product was unable to face the Packers in Chicago's wild-card win after sustaining a concussion the week prior. However, he's now cleared the NFL's five-step protocol and is in line to return Sunday. With T.J. Edwards (lower leg) sidelined, expect Ogbongbemiga to operate as one of the Bears' top middle linebackers during the divisional round.
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Bears' Nick McCloud: Won't play in divisional round
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McCloud (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams.
McCloud didn't practice all week with an apparent groin injury, so it's no surprise he won't play in Sunday's playoff contest. While the Notre Dame product is sidelined, expect C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Josh Blackwell to operate as the Bears' top slot corners during the divisional round.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Ready for Sunday
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Gardner-Johnson (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams.
The 28-year-old from Florida missed Chicago's wild-card win over the Packers due to a concussion sustained the week prior, but it now appears he's cleared the NFL's five-step protocol and will return Sunday. Gardner-Johnson has been a great addition to the Bears' secondary, recording 51 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble over 10 appearances this season. He's expected to operate as Chicago's top slot corner Sunday.
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Bears' Andrew Billings: Absent from injury report
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Billings is not listed on the Bears' injury report ahead of Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Rams.
Billings sustained a hip injury during the Bears' wild-card win over the Packers, but his absence from the injury report indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's playoff tilt. The veteran defensive tackle logged 31 tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games for Chicago in 2025.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Estimated as full participant
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Ogbongbemiga (concussion) was listed as a full participant in Chicago's practice estimate Wednesday.
Ogbongbemiga is seemingly trending toward returning after sitting out last week's wild-card win over the Packers due to a concussion. The 27-year-old will aim to make his return during Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams if he clears the league's concussion protocol in time.
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Bears' Nick McCloud: Dealing with groin injury
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McCloud (groin) was estimated as a non-participant for Chicago's walkthrough practice Wednesday.
McCloud played 20 defensive snaps in Chicago's wild card victory versus the Packers, but now his status for the divisional round is in jeopardy due to a groin injury. He'll probably have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to play Sunday versus the Rams.
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Bears' Joe Tryon-Shoyinka: Estimated as full participant
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Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) was listed as a full participant in Chicago's practice estimate Wednesday.
Tryon-Shoyinka has been sidelined since suffering a concussion during the Week 17 loss versus the 49ers but is seemingly trending toward making his return. However, the 2021 first-round pick will still need to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Rams.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Estimated as full participant
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Gardner-Johnson (concussion) was estimated as a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
Gardner-Johnson sat out of the Bears' wild-card game against the Packers with a concussion suffered in Week 18. The 28-year-old still needs to pass the NFL's concussion protocol for a chance to play Sunday, but his estimated full participation in Wednesday's walkthrough is a positive sign for the rest of the practice week.
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Bears' Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Signed to active roster
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The Bears signed Reeves-Maybin from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Reeves-Maybin joining Chicago's active roster coincides with the placement of T.J. Edwards (lower leg) on season-ending IR. During Saturday's 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers, Reeves-Maybin recorded two tackles (one solo) while playing eight snaps on defense and 20 snaps on special teams. With Edwards now unavailable, Reeves-Maybin could be in line for an expanded role on defense during Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Shifts to IR
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The Bears placed Edwards (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Edwards will miss the remainder of Chicago's postseason run due to a a fractured fibula suffered during Saturday's 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers. The loss of Edwards is particularly significant for Chicago, given that the team also placed Noah Sewell (Achilles) on IR in late December. In Edwards' stead, Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion) may get a chance to start Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Rams, if healthy.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Likely done for season
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Bears head coach Ben Johnson said after Saturday's 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers that Edwards sustained a fractured fibula during the contest, and the linebacker isn't expected to play again during Chicago's postseason run, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Edwards was carted off the field with an air cast on his leg after suffering the injury during the first half of Saturday's game. Considering the nature of the issue, it's no surprise that he'll almost certainly be unable to return to action no matter how far Chicago advances in the playoffs. With Noah Sewell (Achilles) landing on injured list in late December and also done for the campaign, the Bears will likely turn to D'Marco Jackson or Amen Ogbongbemiga to serve as their primary defensive signal-caller for the rest of the postseason.
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Bears' Andrew Billings: Dealing with hip issue
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Billings is questionable to return to Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers due to a hip injury, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports.
Billings seems to have suffered the injury in the first half and did not log a tackle before being sidelined. The exact nature of the issue remains unclear.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Won't return Saturday
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Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
This news doesn't come as much surprise, as Edwards left the game on a cart with an air cast around his leg. His absence will leave a significant hole in the middle of Chicago's defense, particularly hurting it against the run.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Suffers ankle injury
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Edwards suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers and is doubtful to return.
Edwards banged his leg off a Packers wide receiver in accidental contact during the first half, and he was carted off the field with an air cast on his leg. While he's officially doubtful, it would be shocking to see him retake the field. This could conclude an injury-plagued season for Edwards, as he was able to suit up in only 11 total games.
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Returning to action
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Gordon is active for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers.
Gordon was able to play in only three regular-season games due to a groin injury. He was activated from injured reserve earlier in the day and will now be active for the first time since Week 13. Gordon should immediately start at an outside corner position.
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Activated off IR
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The Bears activated Gordon (groin) off injured reserve Saturday.
Gordon has been sidelined since Week 13 due to a groin injury but should have a chance to make his return during Saturday's wild-card matchup versus the Packers. While he's still listed as questionable, the 26-year-old should resume his role as one of the team's starting cornerbacks alongside Jaylon Johnson if he suits up against Green Bay.
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Bears' Joe Tryon-Shoyinka: Ruled out for wild-card round game
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Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Packers.
Tryon-Shoyinka will miss a second consecutive game due to a concussion, and he has yet to resume practicing in any capacity. The depth linebacker will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be eligible to retake the field for the Bears, should the team advance further in the NFC playoffs.
