The newest Week 4 Chicago Bears injury report just sparked more questions than answers, with new names being put on it.
It wasn't a surprise to see Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on there, as he once again did not practice. What was a surprise was that defensive back Kyler Gordon did practice fully after having his 21-day practice window opened up, but running back D'Andre Swift did not.
Here is the latest injury report that features 10 names on the list and three new additions.
Name, Position | Injury | Wed. Status | Thurs. Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Grady Jarrett, DT | NIR (Rest) | - | DNP |
Braxton Jones, OT | Knee | DNP | DNP |
D'Andre Swift, RB | Knee | - | DNP |
Joe Thuney, OG | NIR (Rest) | - | DNP |
Caleb Williams, QB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP |
Cam Lews, DB | Hip | Limited | Limited |
Noah Sewell, LB | Achilles | Limited | Limited |
Shemar Turner, DL | Knee | Limited | Limited |
Kyler Gordon, DB | Calf | Full | Full |
Jonah Jackson, OL | NIR (Personal) | DNP | Full |
Bears got Kyler Gordon practicing, but no D'Andre Swift & Caleb Williams
Gordon seems to actually be in line to potentially play soon, which would be the first time he has played in a regular season game since the New Orleans Saints match last year. While he did appear in both postseason games, the Bears have not seen him on the field at all this season, so it's a nice change of pace.
The biggest question now is regarding Swift, who missed practice with a knee injury. He has been banged up over the last few weeks, so it might be more of a precaution, but Friday's practice will tell the whole story.
Williams once again did not practice, which is no surprise, as he is not expected to play in Week 4 against the New York Jets. There's a good chance that he doesn't even practice at all this week and let him heal the hamstring properly.
Jones was back on the injury report with the knee injury and Theo Benedet is looking more and more in line to start at left tackle. Ozzy Trapilo remains off the injury report, so there's a chance he ends up playing this week as well, but the Bears seem to be cautious with him as well and Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers seems more likely.
The only other major one to worry about and monitor is Lewis, who was limited with a hip injury. If Gordon is somehow activated this week, Lewis could find himself on the bench. Keep an eye on rookie Malik Muhammad to potentially be in that nickel spot if Lewis and Gordon don't play in Week 4.
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This injury report has some concerns, but nothing that needs to sound the alarms for the Bears fan base yet. Friday's practice will be telling to see how things will work out against the Jets.
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