Brian de la Puente Suffered Grade 2 MCL Sprain, Jordan Mills in Walking Boot
Nov 4, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Jordan Mills (67) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Chicago won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
In other offensive line injury news, right tackle Jordan Mills, who missed Friday night’s exhibition opener with a sore left foot, was spotted around camp in a walking boot on Sunday.
#Bears RT Jordan Mills said Friday night his left foot was fine after a precautionary X-ray last week. Now, he's outfitted in a walking boot
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It’s certainly a concern if Mills suffered any setbacks to his surgically repaired foot. He started all 16 games as a rookie in 2013. His best buddy and linemate Kyle Long has missed a bunch of practice with a viral infection and then missed Friday night’s game with a sore ankle.
The resurgence of the offensive line was a big key to the offense’s success in 2013. With at least two of the top seven projected offensive linemen looking to miss more time in the preseason, it could pose a setback for the entire offense. The injuries open the door for guys like Michael Ola and James Brown to try to put together some good tape and impress the coaching staff.