Homer rushed three times for six yards in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Homer served as Chicago's No. 2 running back for the second-consecutive game while Roschon Johnson recovers from a concussion. With three touches in each of those games as the backup to D'Andre Swift, Homer will have limited fantasy value as long as he retains his current role.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Active for MNF
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Homer (head) is active for Monday night's game against the Vikings.
D'Andre Swift (groin) is active, and Darrynton Evans was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's game. With Roschon Johnson (concussion) inactive, Homer should still mainly be used on special teams after he played just seven offensive snaps last week in San Francisco in the same scenario.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Available to play Monday
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Homer (head) is available and will suit up for Monday's game against the Vikings.
Considering that D'Andre Swift (groin) is questionable for Monday and Roschon Johnson (concussion) is out, Homer could be in line for a bigger role out of the Bears' backfield. The six-year veteran has appeared in nine games this season, tallying three carries for 16 yards and three catches (on three targets) for 11 yards.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Full again Friday
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Homer (head) practiced fully again Friday.
D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (groin) have missed practice each of the last two days, leaving Homer as the lone healthy running back on the Bears' active roster. Royce Freeman and Darrynton Evans would be candidates to be elevated from the practice squad for Monday night's game against the Vikings if Swift and/or Johnson can't play.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Practices in full Thursday
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Homer (head) is listed as a full participant in Thursday's walkthrough practice.
Homer was forced off the field during Sunday's loss to the 49ers due to a head injury, but it appears he's now fully recovered. With D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) both listed as non-participants Thursday, Homer's availability as a backfield depth option may be key heading into Monday's divisional road matchup against the Vikings.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Exits game due to head injury
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Homer (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Homer suffered the injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game, and up to that point he had caught all three of his targets for 11 yards. He entered the game as the Bears' No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift due to Roschon Johnson (concussion) being inactive. While Homer is sidelined, Darrynton Evans will have the opportunity to serve as the backup running back behind Swift.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Could step up with other RBs hurt
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Homer could take on a larger role Sunday against the 49ers, as D'Andre Swift (quad) is listed as questionable while Roschon Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out.
Even if Swift suits up, Homer would be in line to step into a larger change-of-pace role, though the Bears also could call up Darrynton Evans from the practice squad. Most of Homer's usage likely will come in passing situations, as his career rushing (469) and receiving yard (464) totals are nearly identical.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Will return from four-game absence
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Homer (finger) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Homer missed the Bears' last four games after undergoing surgery on his finger. He ended the week with consecutive full practices and was activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest. With Khalil Herbert (coach's decision) a healthy scratch, Homer will serve as the Bears' No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Activated from IR
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The Bears activated Homer (finger) from injured reserve Saturday, ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Commanders, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Homer remains questionable to suit up Week 8, but he's logged back-to-back full practices and appears to be trending in the right direction. If cleared to suit up versus Washington, Homer will figure to handle a depth role in a backfield that already includes D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Could return in Week 8
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Homer (finger) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.
Homer has now logged back-to-back full sessions to end the Bears' week of practice, suggesting he could return in Week 8. However, the 26-year-old running back must still be activated to Chicago's active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If Homer isn't activated, expect the Bears' RB room to consist of D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Practices without limitations
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Homer (finger) was a full practice participant Thursday.
Homer's 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and his ability to practice without restrictions Thursday indicates that the 2019 sixth-round pick could be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders. Homer logged three carries for 16 yards across the first two games of the regular season before undergoing surgery on his finger.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Logs limited practice in return
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Homer (finger) was listed as a limited practice participant on the Bears' injury report Wednesday.
Homer underwent surgery on his finger in September, which required a stint on injured reserve. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and while he was able to return to practice in a limited capacity, it doesn't guarantee that he'll be able to suit up against the Commanders on Sunday. Homer's practice participation over the next two days should paint a better picture on his availability for Sunday's contest.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Set to return to practice
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Chicago designated Homer (finger) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The transaction starts the clock on a 21-day period during which the Bears can officially activate Homer before they'd be required to leave him on injured reserve for the rest of the year. The team's official practice reports during the week will give some insight into his potential availability for Sunday's game at Washington.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Officially placed on IR
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The Bears placed Homer (finger) on injured reserve Saturday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Homer popped up on the Bears' injury report Thursday due to a finger injury, which was severe enough to necessitate a surgical procedure. The 2019 sixth-round pick will now be forced to miss at least four games, and the earliest he can return will be against the Commanders in Week 8. 2023 fourth-round pick Roschon Johnson, who was a healthy scratch for Week 1 against the Titans, will now serve as the Bears' No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Khalil Herbert while Homer is sidelined.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Set for IR stint
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Homer (finger) recently underwent surgery on his finger and is expected to be placed on injured reserve, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports. He is listed as out Sunday against the Colts.
Once Homer's move to IR is made official, he will miss a minimum of four games. With the Bears on bye Week 7, the earliest Homer could return would be Week 8 against the Commanders, assuming he lands on the list Saturday. Roschon Johnson likely will spell D'Andre Swift in passing situations, with Khalil Herbert maintaining his involvement on early downs.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Limited by injury
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Homer (finger) was a limited participant during practice Thursday.
Homer wasn't on Wednesday's injury report, so it's not clear when or how he picked up the injury. Depending on the severity of it, the 26-year-old would likely be able to play through it; however, more clarity on his status for Sunday's game against the Colts won't likely come until Friday.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Minimal usage in loss
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Homer had a six-yard rush in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Homer has played between 20 and 29 percent of the snaps in Chicago's first two games, though he has a total of three touches to start the season. The veteran will need to have more opportunities with the football to raise his fantasy value.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Should continue special teams role
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With the Bears having D'Andre Swift, Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson on the roster, Homer will likely continue to see most of his snaps on special teams.
Last year, Homer played six offensive snaps, but none of those were after Week 8. However, the veteran played at least 11 snaps on special teams in 15 of 16 games. Homer is in the last year of a contract he signed in 2023 and he should remain a core special-teamer.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Could play Week 16
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Homer (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Homer could be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he's gone from opening Chicago's week of practice with a DNP to logging back-to-back limited sessions Thursday and Friday. If the 25-year-old running back is unable to go in Week 16, the Bears would have a void to fill on special teams, as that's where Homer has played 203 of his 206 total snaps this year.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Upgrades to limited work
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Homer (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
The 25-year-old running back was able to log a limited practice session Thursday after recording a DNP on Wednesday. Homer has played almost strictly on special teams for Chicago this season (203 of 209 total snaps), and he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to practice in full Friday.
