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The Changing Chicago Bears Roster: How Injuries Have Impacted the Season

By Bryan Dietzler

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long (75) looks on with an ingury to his right ankle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Chicago Bears 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long (75) looks on with an ingury to his right ankle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Chicago Bears 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) can not make a catch in the first quarter against Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church (42) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) can not make a catch in the first quarter against Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church (42) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Believe it or not, this position hasn’t been one of the most deeply impacted this season.  There was a bit of an issue near the start of season with Jeremy Langford who began the year as the starter.  He was injured in the Bears’ game against the Dallas Cowboys and didn’t come back until their game against the Minnesota Vikings.  Langford had a sprained ankle that kept him out for a while.

Langford’s role in the offense has decreased because Jordan Howard has been so impressive.  Howard has cemented himself as the starter but Langford will spell him at times.  Howard has flirted with injury a little bit himself this season but has managed to stay healthy.  Hopefully he can remain healthy the rest of this season because he can help the Bears move the ball and take some pressure off backup quarterbacks.

Ka’Deem Carey missed a little time with a hamstring injury but has been back and helping out as a reserve back.  He also plays on special teams, something that he didn’t apparently want to do too often when he came to Chicago.  He is a nice guy to have and can be an effective backup when needed.

Hopefully this group will remain strong throughout the rest of the season and not suffer any additional injuries.  They are a rare bright spot on this team and it would be nice to have them all healthy going into the offseason.

UPDATE: Langford has been out of practice this week with an illness.  It is not known if he will play this Sunday.

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