Day 1 of practice for the Chicago Bears in Week 2 brought a scare when Darnell Wright missed practice with a knee injury, but the second day brought much better news.
The latest injury update shows Wright was back on the field in a limited capacity. Left guard Joe Thuney was the only one to miss practice, but it was his weekly rest day.
Here is a full look at the injury report the Bears released after their second practice in preparation for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2:
Name, Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe Thuney, OG | NIR (Rest) | - | DNP |
Kyle Monangai, RB | Hamstring | Limited | Limited |
Malik Muhammad, DB | Ankle | Limited | Limited |
Dayo Odeyingbo, DL | Shoulder | Limited | Limited |
D'Andre Swift, RB | Ankle/Knee | Limited | Limited |
Ozzy Trapilo, LT | Knee | Limited | Limited |
Xavier Woods, S | Groin | Limited | Limited |
Darnell Wright, RT | Knee | DNP | Limited |
Neville Gallimore, DT | Illness | DNP | Full |
Grady Jarrett, DT | NIR (Rest) | DNP | Full |
All is good in the world with Darnell Wright back at Bears practice
Bears fans can probably hear the collective sigh of relief from all over Chicago to see Wright back at practice. This is great news for the team, as they need their right tackle playing. Concerns have already surfaced about the left tackle spot, which Braxton Jones and Theo Benedet are competing for, so it's nice to see Wright working out.
Two other players who did not practice on Wednesday are back as well: defensive tackles Gallimore and Jarrett. While this isn't much of a surprise, depth at defensive tackle is at least looking better with those two healthy.
At running back, Swift and Monangai were practicing on a limited basis for the second straight day. This is likely to protect both backs after each hit 100 yards rushing in the 59-37 Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Bears want to be cautious, so they are playing the Vikings.
Woods was limited for the second straight day, which is hopefully a good sign that he will play after missing the Panthers game. If he can't go, it will most likely be Cam Lewis again, who played well and was praised for stepping up when he was needed.
Other than a few others, the Bears actually seem to be in very good shape for the Vikings game. Wright being back is a massive plus for the offense and one that they hope will continue through Friday before the game kicks off on Sunday.
Read more: 6 Vikings that Bears must make sure they shut down promptly in Week 2
The Bears need to be at full strength for their first NFC North match of the season. A win would be massive for Chicago, but staying healthy is the most important part after everything that happened last year.
Add us as a preferred source on Google