Johnson recorded three tackles (one solo) and a pick-six during the Bears' 27-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 9.
In a game that featured seven turnovers between the two teams, Johnson's takeaway was arguably the most impactful of them all. He jumped in front of a Baker Mayfield pass intended for Cade Otton late in the third quarter, which Johnson returned 67 yards to the house for the second pick-six of his NFL career. The veteran defensive back is up to 27 tackles (21 solo), three pass defenses (including a pick-six) and one forced fumble through nine regular-season games.
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Bears' Cam Lewis: Catches first interception of 2026
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Lewis produced six tackles (three solo) and one interception during the Bears' 27-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 9.
Lewis jumped in front of a Baker Mayfield pass intended for Tez Johnson late in the second quarter, although the Bears offense turned the ball over on the very next play. It was the first interception of the season for Lewis and second of his career. The veteran safety is up to 35 tackles (25 solo) and two pass defenses across eight regular-season games.
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Bears' Jeffery Simmons: Posts another sack for new team
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Simmons recorded four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense during the Bears' 27-24 win over the Buccaneers in Week 9.
Simmons took down Baker Mayfield for a three-yard sack midway through the fourth quarter, which was one of four sacks that the Bears recorded in Week 9. Simmons has logged sacks in back-to-back games in his first two outings with the Bears, and for the regular season, he is up to 48 tackles (26 solo), including 6.0 sacks, six pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across nine games.
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Bears' Tyrique Stevenson: Injures hand on SNF
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Stevenson exited Sunday night's game against the Bucs with a hand injury and is questionable to return.
With Stevenson sidelined and Malik Muhammad (toe) inactive, Josh Blackwell and Clark Phillips will take on more defensive snaps alongside Jaylon Phillips and Kyler Gordon at cornerback for the Bears.
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Bears' Malik Muhammad: Unavailable for SNF
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Muhammad (toe) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against Tampa Bay.
Muhammad was expected to be able to return to action in Week 9, but the cornerback will now be forced to miss a second straight game while nursing a toe injury he suffered in Week 7. In his absence, Josh Blackwell is a top candidate to see an increase in opportunities at cornerback behind starters Jaylon Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson versus the Buccaneers.
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Bears' Tyrique Stevenson: Good to go for SNF
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Stevenson (thumb) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Buccaneers.
Stevenson was nursing a thumb injury at practice late in the week, and he is officially good to go for Week 9. The 26-year-old will operate in his starting role at cornerback versus Tampa Bay on Sunday night.
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Bears' Tyrique Stevenson: 'Should' play Sunday
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Stevenson (thumb) "should be good to go" for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
A thumb injury left Stevenson uncertain for Week 9, and his availability will not officially be revealed until 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. However, with -- per the report -- help from a splint, it appears he will be ready to take the field.
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Bears' Malik Muhammad: Should suit up Sunday
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Muhammad (toe) "should be good to go" for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Muhammad missed last week's victory over the Seahawks due to a toe injury sustained in Week 7, but it appears he will miss only the lone contest.
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Bears' Grady Jarrett: In line to play Sunday
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Jarrett (groin) does not carry an official injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers.
After missing the Bears' walk-through practice Wednesday, Jarrett logged a limited practice Thursday and then upgraded again to a full practice Friday. He should start on the interior of the defensive line next to Jeffery Simmons again in Week 9.
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Bears' Tyrique Stevenson: Questionable with thumb issue
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Stevenson (thumb) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers.
Stevenson popped up as a new addition to the Bears' injury report Thursday with a thumb injury, and his availability for Week 9 is in jeopardy. If he's ultimately sidelined Sunday, it could leave Chicago thin in its secondary and force the team to rely on Clark Phillips for a significant number of boundary reps.
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Bears' Malik Muhammad: Questionable for Sunday
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Muhammad (toe) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers.
Muhammad was limited at practice by his toe injury all week, just as he was before he was ultimately sidelined in Week 8 at Seattle. If he misses a second straight game, it could mean more opportunities on the boundary for Clark Phillips.
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Bears' Kentavius Street: Sent to IR
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The Bears placed Street (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports.
Street was injured in Monday night's win over the Seahawks and had to be carted to the locker room. He's now expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Fellow DT Grady Jarrett (groin) was also injured in Seattle, making the move for Jeffery Simmons that much more important for Chicago.
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Bears' Malik Muhammad: Limited participant Wednesday
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Muhammad (toe) was a limited participant at the Bears' walkthrough practice Wednesday.
Muhammad missed the team's Week 8 win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football while nursing a toe injury that he suffered a week prior. The cornerback has now picked up where he left off at practice last week, logging a fourth straight limited session, and he will have two more chances to practice in full before Sunday's contest versus the Buccaneers.
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Bears' Kentavius Street: Carted off with knee injury
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Street (knee) will not return to Monday night's game against the Seahawks.
Street had to be carted off the field and was immediately ruled out, suggesting he could be dealing with a serious injury. With Grady Jarrett (groin) also injured Monday night, Neville Gallimore and Shemar Turner are the lone healthy defensive tackles alongside newcomer Jeffery Simmons.
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Bears' Grady Jarrett: Injures groin on MNF
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Jarrett (groin) is doubtful to return to Monday night's game against the Seahawks.
The veteran defensive tackle recorded one tackle prior to his departure in the fourth quarter. Neville Gallimore and Shemar Turner will help close the game out alongside Jeffery Simmons.
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Bears' D'Marco Jackson: Set for MNF
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Jackson (ankle) is active for Monday night's game against the Seahawks.
Jackson was listed as questionable Saturday after returning to full participation. The outside linebacker has ultimately been able to overcome his ankle injury and is set to suit up opposite Devin Bush as the Bears take on the defending Super Bowl champs in primetime.
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Bears' Malik Muhammad: Won't play with toe issue
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Muhammad (toe) is inactive for Monday's game against the Seahawks.
Muhammad injured his toe in the Bears' Week 7 win over the Patriots. The cornerback's three consecutive limited practice sessions during Week 8 prep were evidently not enough to suit up, and the reserve option will be sidelined for Monday Night Football. Josh Blackwell and Clark Phillips are set to be the reserve options at outside cornerback for the game.
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Anthony Johnson: Let go from practice squad IL
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The Bears cut Johnson (undisclosed) from the practice squad injured list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Now that he's been cut, Johnson will have the opportunity to find work with another team in need of depth in the secondary. He last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the Giants, when he logged five tackles (two solo) and one pass defense across nine games.
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Bears' Jack Sanborn: Passes concussion protocol
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Sanborn (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Seahawks.
Sanborn was unable to play against the Patriots in Week 7 due to a concussion, but he was a full participant in all three practices of Week 8 prep, and he has cleared the league's protocol after passing an evaluation from an independent neurologist. He has four tackles (three solo) across six regular-season games while serving mostly on special teams.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Good to go for Week 8
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Edwards (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Monday's tilt against the Seahawks.
Edwards missed Chicago's previous two games after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5 versus Green Bay. The veteran linebacker was able to log a trio of full practices this week, and he's set to return to game action Monday. Edwards logged every Bears defensive snap in each of the team's first four contests this season, so he should be set for a hearty workload against Seattle.
