Bates (concussion) won't play against Minnesota on Sunday.
Bates suffered a head injury in Sunday's loss to Green Bay and hasn't been able to practice this week. The Bears have a quick turnaround after Week 12 with a Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit, and Bates will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol by then in order to be able to suit up Week 13. Teven Jenkins is likely to start at left guard until Bates is able to return.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Won't return vs. Packers
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Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Green Bay, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Bates was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit in the head in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Jake Curhan will remain at left guard for the rest of the contest.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Enters concussion protocols
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Bates has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Bates got the start at left guard Sunday in place of Teven Jenkins (ankle). Jake Curhan will fill in at left guard while Bates is being evaluated for a concussion.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Will play vs. New England
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Bates (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Bates was activated off IR on Saturday, and he will be available for Sunday's game, though it's unclear whether he'll start or serve in a backup role on the Bears' offensive line.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Activated off IR
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The Bears activated Bates (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Bates is questionable to play Sunday against the Patriots, but he's trending toward suiting up after being a full practice participant all week. It's unclear whether he'll start or provide depth for Chicago's offensive line should he play.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Placed on injured reserve
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The Bears placed Bates (shoulder/elbow) on IR on Saturday.
Bates' spot on the active roster will be taken by offensive lineman Scott Daly. With Bates out at least the next four games, Nate Davis will have to take over at right guard in a full-time role, beginning Sunday night versus the Texans.
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Bears' Ryan Bates: Heading to Chicago
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The Bills agreed to trade Bates to the Bears on Monday in exchange for a fifth-round pick, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.
The trade will not become official until March 13 pending Bates' physical. The 27-year-old suited up for all 17 games in 2023 as a reserve guard. He will now look to take advantage of his new opportunity in Chicago.
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Bills' Ryan Bates: Day-to-day with injury
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Head coach Sean McDermott noted Monday that Bates is dealing with an ankle issue and is considered day-to-day, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Bates played eight snaps Sunday in relief of starting center Mitch Morse. The former's availability for Week 4 against the Dolphins will depend on his practice participation throughout the upcoming week.
