Bears' Joe Tryon-Shoyinka: Ruled out for wild-card round game
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Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Packers.
Tryon-Shoyinka will miss a second consecutive game due to a concussion, and he has yet to resume practicing in any capacity. The depth linebacker will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be eligible to retake the field for the Bears, should the team advance further in the NFC playoffs.
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Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Ruled out to face Packers
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Ogbongbemiga (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against Green Bay.
Ogbongbemiga was not listed on Chicago's injury report Tuesday, but he was added as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday and appears to now be in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In order to be eligible for the Bears' next context, should the team advance further in the NFC playoffs, Ogbongbemiga will first need to fully clear the concussion protocol.
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Questionable but still on IR
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Gordon (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers.
Gordon practiced without limitations Friday, suggesting he has a decent chance to return Saturday, though he would first have to be added back to the active roster from injured reserve. He was limited to three appearances in the regular season, having suited up in Weeks 6, 7 and 13. Gordon played at least 60 percent of Chicago's defensive snaps in all three of those games.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Ruled out for wild-card round
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Gardner-Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers.
Nick McCloud will likely work as Chicago's nickel cornerback in Gardner-Johnson's absence, frequently matching up with slot receiver Jayden Reed. Gardner-Johnson remains in concussion protocol, which he entered following Chicago's loss to the Lions in the regular-season finale.
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Ty Summers: Placed on practice-squad IL
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Summers (foot) was placed on the Bears' practice-squad injured list Thursday, Brad Biggs of The Athletic reports.
Chicago is expected to re-sign linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to the practice squad in a corresponding move. Summers will be unavailable for the entirety of the Bears' postseason run due to the foot injury he sustained on the opening kickoff of the regular-season finale against the Lions.
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Gordon (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Gordon remains on injured reserve, but his ability to log a practice in any capacity is a good sign for the cornerback's chances to suit up for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Packers. The 26-year-old's season was derailed by injuries, and he only participated in three games, logging 117 defensive snaps for seven tackles (two solo). The return of Gordon could bolster the Bears' secondary as they head into a tough elimination game against a familiar opponent.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: DNP Wednesday
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Gardner-Johnson (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Gardner-Johnson did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough nor Wednesday's practice. The slot cornerback still seems to be experiencing symptoms of the concussion he sustained during last Sunday's loss to the Lions. If Gardner-Johnson cannot upgrade his practice participation Thursday, he will likely be ruled out of Saturday's playoff matchup with the Packers. Nick McCloud will likely start at slot cornerback if Gardner-Johnson cannot play.
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Bears' Gervon Dexter: Registers sack in finale
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Dexter recorded three tackles, including two solo, and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Dexter finished the season with 43 tackles, including 21 solo, 6.0 sacks and two fumble recoveries across 17 games. He has 11.0 sacks over the last two seasons, maintaining interior pass-rush value even with a slight tackle dip from 2024. He is under contract through 2026.
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Bears' Nick McCloud: Estimated a full participant
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McCloud (illness) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough.
McCloud missed Chicago's final two games of the regular season due to an illness, but it looks like he's fully on track to return for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Packers. Expect McCloud to handle a rotational role on defense as the primary backup at slot cornerback behind C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion).
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Designated to return
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Gordon (groin) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Tuesday.
The 26-year-old from Washington appeared in just three regular-season games this season due to hamstring and groin injuries, but it now appears he's nearing a return. If activated to Chicago's active roster, Gordon could suit up for the Bears' wild-card matchup against the Packers on Saturday. His practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of his potential availability for this weekend.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: In concussion protocol
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Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Monday that Gardner-Johnson entered the league's concussion protocol following Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Lions, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
His placement in concussion protocol has Gardner-Johnson facing an uphill battle to play in Saturday's NFC wild-card game against the Packers. Even if he were to log full practices this week, he would be prohibited from playing unless he cleared the league's concussion protocol by passing an evaluation from an independent neurologist. If Gardner-Johnson is unable to suit up, then Tyrique Stevenson, Nick McCloud (illness) and Jaylon Jones would be in line for more snaps in the secondary.
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Bears' Kyler Gordon: Could have practice window opened
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Head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that "the hope" is to open the 21-day practice window for Gordon (groin) this week, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Gordon has missed the minimum four games required while on injured reserve, which makes him eligible to be activated from IR ahead of Saturday's NFC wild-card game against the Packers. The 2022 second-rounder appears to be in the final stage of his recovery from a groin injury, but he would need to be activated from IR in order to play for the Bears in the postseason.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Split season concludes
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Gardner-Johnson recorded six tackles (five solo) in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Gardner-Johnson totaled 66 tackles, including 3.0 sacks and four passes defended, including two interceptions, while splitting his season between Houston and Chicago. Durability remained an issue, as he has now missed 27 games since 2021 despite consistent per-game production when active. He is set to hit free agency and remains a low-ceiling IDP dependent on health.
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Bears' Jaquan Brisker: Durable return year
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Brisker recorded eight tackles (five solo) in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Brisker completed his first 17-game season in four years and finished with 93 tackles, including 1.0 sacks and eight passes defended, including one interception. His per-game tackle rate declined compared to prior seasons, but he was steadily involved. He is set to hit free agency and profiles as a solid-floor IDP.
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Bears' Kevin Byard: Strong season at safety
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Byard recorded eight tackles (two solo) and an interception in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Byard finished with 93 tackles and eight passes defended, including seven interceptions, marking his sixth season with at least four interceptions. He consistently posted between five and seven tackles across most outings, maintaining steady weekly value. He is set to hit free agency but remains an excellent IDP option heading into his age-32 season.
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Bears' Nahshon Wright: Emerges as full-time starter
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Wright recorded six tackles, including five solo, in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Wright finished with 80 tackles, 11 passes defended, including five interceptions, one touchdown, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries after earning a starting role early in the season. He exceeded expectations following limited usage over his first four NFL seasons and never relinquished his spot. He is set to hit free agency and projects as a highly sought-after IDP entering 2026.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Limited availability again
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Johnson recorded five solo tackles in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Johnson appeared in seven games and totaled 17 tackles, one interception and two passes defended while missing significant time for the fourth time in five seasons. His snap counts were limited for much of the year, and his career interception total sits at eight across six seasons. He is signed through 2027 and remains a low-floor, low-ceiling IDP.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Down season concludes
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Edwards recorded four tackles (two solo) in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Edwards finished with 67 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, one interception and four additional passes defended across 10 games, easily his lowest per-game output since 2020. Injuries sidelined him on three separate occasions, disrupting his usual high-volume role after multiple seasons with at least 129 tackles. He is signed through 2026 and profiles as a bounce-back IDP candidate if healthier next season.
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Bears' Tremaine Edmunds: High tackle volume persists
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Edmunds recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Edmunds finished the season with 112 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, nine passes defended, four of which were interceptions, and a fumble recovery across 13 games, marking the best per-game output of his career. He has now posted between 102 and 121 tackles in every season of his career, underscoring his consistency. He is under contract through 2026 and remains a dependable high-floor IDP.
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Bears' Austin Booker: Quiet finale caps breakout
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Booker recorded three tackles in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Booker finished with 35 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and a forced fumble across 10 games after missing the first eight contests with a knee injury. He routinely played over 80 percent of the snaps and took a major step forward after recording just 1.5 sacks as a rookie in 2024. He is under contract through 2027 and profiles as a rising IDP asset if his health holds.
