Week 6 is upon Chicago Bears fans, and there is concern about the team's injuries.
Compared to last year, the injury bug hasn't been as bad. The Bears entered the first day of practice with only seven players on the injury report.
Here is a full look at each player on the injury report, their practice status, and their outlook to play in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Every Chicago Bears player on Week 6 injury report and their status
Updated 10/15 at 5:00 am CST
T.J. Edwards, LB (Hamstring)
Wednesday Practice Status: DNP
Edwards left early in the Week 5 Green Bay Packers loss with a hamstring injury, and it doesn't look good for him to play this week. He is considered to be week-to-week at this point,nt and missing practice to start off is not great. D'Marco Jackson is likely to replace him in the lineup for the Falcons game.
Keyshaun Elliott, LB (Quadricep)
Wednesday Practice Status: DNP
Elliott just got off IR after being hurt and it appears that he may not be 100% ready to return. The Bears might play him safe and not let him go on the field for Week 6. It would be a disappointing outcome for a rookie who has yet to make a first impression on the fan base.
Kyle Monangai, RB (Thumb/Toe)
Wednesday Practice Status: DNP
Monanagai missed the Packers game with the toe being the bigger concern than the thumb. Last week, he was considerede to be week-to-week, as he was in a walking boot. That might continue to be the case this week, but Thursday's practice will be a big step in knowing if he can play.
Dayo Odeyingbo, DE (Quadricep)
Wednesday Practice Status: DNP
Odeyingbo has been a surprise for the Bears this season, so it was tough to see him leave the Packers game early with the quad injury. He is considered to be week-to-week. The Bears might have a problem with both of their starting defensive ends out with Odeyingbo dealing with the injury and Montez Sweat suspended for two games for his PED policy violation.
Tyrique Stevenson, CB (Hip)
Wednesday Practice Status: Limited
Stevenson has been banged up for a good part of the season, but he suffered his hip injury during the Packers game. It was good to see that he was listed as limited. The question will be whether he will be able to play against the Falcons or will rookie Malik Muhammad have to fill in on the outside.
Kyler Gordon, DB (Calf - Reserve/PUP)
Wednesday Practice Status: Full
Gordon has been fully practicing over the last two weeks, but the Bears are being cautious with his soft-tissue injury. Bears head coach Ben Johnson kept his update vague about whether Gordon will be playing in Week 6 or not. It'll be interesting to see how Gordon does with another week of practice.
Caleb Williams, QB (Hamstring)
Wednesday Practice Status: Full
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It's been good news so far for Williams, as he is trending to start for the first time since suffering the hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson has not named Williams the starter yet, but he is tending in that direction. It would be a massive boost for the offense to have their franchise quarterback back, but two more practices will determine that.
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