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 round 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 round 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.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Ruled out to face Packers
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Ogbongbemiga (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's wild-card matchup against Green Bay.
Ogbongbemiga was not listed on Chicago's injury report Tuesday, but he was added as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday and appears to now be in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In order to be eligible for the Bears' next contest should the team advance further in the NFC playoffs, Ogbongbemiga will first need to fully clear the concussion protocol.
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Questionable but still on IR
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Gordon (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers.
Gordon practiced without limitations Friday, suggesting he has a decent chance to return Saturday, though he would first have to be added back to the active roster from injured reserve. He was limited to three appearances in the regular season, having suited up in Weeks 6, 7 and 13. Gordon played at least 60 percent of Chicago's defensive snaps in all three of those games.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Ruled out for wild-card round
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Gardner-Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers.
Nick McCloud will likely work as Chicago's nickel cornerback in Gardner-Johnson's absence, frequently matching up with slot receiver Jayden Reed. Gardner-Johnson remains in concussion protocol, which he entered following Chicago's loss to the Lions in the regular-season finale.
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Ty Summers: Placed on practice-squad IL
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Summers (foot) was placed on the Bears' practice-squad injured list Thursday, Brad Biggs of The Athletic reports.
Chicago is expected to re-sign linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to the practice squad in a corresponding move. Summers will be unavailable for the entirety of the Bears' postseason run due to the foot injury he sustained on the opening kickoff of the regular-season finale against the Lions.
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Gordon (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Gordon remains on injured reserve, but his ability to log a practice in any capacity is a good sign for the cornerback's chances to suit up for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Packers. The 26-year-old's season was derailed by injuries, and he only participated in three games, logging 117 defensive snaps for seven tackles (two solo). The return of Gordon could bolster the Bears' secondary as they head into a tough elimination game against a familiar opponent.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: DNP Wednesday
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Gardner-Johnson (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Gardner-Johnson did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough nor Wednesday's practice. The slot cornerback still seems to be experiencing symptoms of the concussion he sustained during last Sunday's loss to the Lions. If Gardner-Johnson cannot upgrade his practice participation Thursday, he will likely be ruled out of Saturday's playoff matchup with the Packers. Nick McCloud will likely start at slot cornerback if Gardner-Johnson cannot play.
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Bears' Gervon Dexter: Registers sack in finale
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Dexter recorded three tackles, including two solo, and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Dexter finished the season with 43 tackles, including 21 solo, 6.0 sacks and two fumble recoveries across 17 games. He has 11.0 sacks over the last two seasons, maintaining interior pass-rush value even with a slight tackle dip from 2024. He is under contract through 2026.
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Bears' Nick McCloud: Estimated a full participant
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McCloud (illness) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough.
McCloud missed Chicago's final two games of the regular season due to an illness, but it looks like he's fully on track to return for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Packers. Expect McCloud to handle a rotational role on defense as the primary backup at slot cornerback behind C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion).
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Designated to return
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Gordon (groin) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Tuesday.
The 26-year-old from Washington appeared in just three regular-season games this season due to hamstring and groin injuries, but it now appears he's nearing a return. If activated to Chicago's active roster, Gordon could suit up for the Bears' wild-card matchup against the Packers on Saturday. His practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of his potential availability for this weekend.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: In concussion protocol
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Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Monday that Gardner-Johnson entered the league's concussion protocol following Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Lions, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
His placement in concussion protocol has Gardner-Johnson facing an uphill battle to play in Saturday's NFC wild-card game against the Packers. Even if he were to log full practices this week, he would be prohibited from playing unless he cleared the league's concussion protocol by passing an evaluation from an independent neurologist. If Gardner-Johnson is unable to suit up, then Tyrique Stevenson, Nick McCloud (illness) and Jaylon Jones would be in line for more snaps in the secondary.
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Could have practice window opened
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Head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that "the hope" is to open the 21-day practice window for Gordon (groin) this week, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Gordon has missed the minimum four games required while on injured reserve, which makes him eligible to be activated from IR ahead of Saturday's NFC wild-card game against the Packers. The 2022 second-rounder appears to be in the final stage of his recovery from a groin injury, but he would need to be activated from IR in order to play for the Bears in the postseason.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Split season concludes
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Gardner-Johnson recorded six tackles (five solo) in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Gardner-Johnson totaled 66 tackles, including 3.0 sacks and four passes defended, including two interceptions, while splitting his season between Houston and Chicago. Durability remained an issue, as he has now missed 27 games since 2021 despite consistent per-game production when active. He is set to hit free agency and remains a low-ceiling IDP dependent on health.
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Bears' Jaquan Brisker: Durable return year
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Brisker recorded eight tackles (five solo) in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Brisker completed his first 17-game season in four years and finished with 93 tackles, including 1.0 sacks and eight passes defended, including one interception. His per-game tackle rate declined compared to prior seasons, but he was steadily involved. He is set to hit free agency and profiles as a solid-floor IDP.
