Bears' Jahdae Walker: Misses walkthrough with illness
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Walker (illness) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough.
Walker will have two more opportunities to retake the practice field ahead of Saturday's wild-card round playoff matchup against the Packers. In the event that Rome Odunze (foot) is able to retake the field versus Green Bay, however, Walker will figure to revert to a depth role on offense.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Expanded role continues
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Walker caught two of three targets for 30 yards in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Walker played extended snaps with Rome Odunze (foot) and Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) sidelined, finishing with three targets for the second straight contest. He has now caught four passes on six targets over his last two games, accounting for all of his offensive production this season. As long as multiple receivers remain out, he profiles as a low-volume depth option tied to opportunity rather than consistent usage.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Capitalizes on expanded role
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Walker caught two of three targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.
Walker played 27 percent of the snaps with Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden (ankle) out after totaling only nine offensive snaps prior to this game. He saw his first career targets, converting one into a touchdown. While the scoring play boosts his profile, his role remains situational and dependent on continued absences ahead of him.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Healthy scratch
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Walker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Walker missed the last two games with a concussion, and despite being cleared of an injury designation the depth wide receiver will not suit up Sunday. The 23-year-old is predominantly a special teams player, so his absence may just be the team trying new options or taking it slow with a depth contributor back from injury.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Should be available vs. Steelers
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Walker (concussion) was not listed on Chicago's injury report Wednesday.
Walker has missed the Bears' last two games due to a concussion, but it now looks like he's back at full strength to begin their new week of preparation. Of his 67 snaps so far this season, 61 have come on special teams.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Out for Week 11
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Walker (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
The 23-year-old is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a concussion. Walker has appeared in five games this season, contributing primarily on special teams (61 snaps on special teams, six snaps on offense). He must still clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before returning to in-game action.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Another DNP on Thursday
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Walker (concussion) did not practice Thursday.
After being ruled out of the Week 10 win over the Giants, Walker has failed to practice in any capacity this week. If the wide receiver wants to suit up for Sunday's game he will likely have to log at least a limited session Friday. If ruled out, another wide receiver or defensive back will likely fill his limited role on special teams for Sunday's contest against the Vikings.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: DNP on Wednesday
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Walker (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.
Walker missed last Sunday's win over the Giants and is apparently still in the concussion protocol. He's played just six offensive snaps this season and 61 on special teams, recording three tackles.
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Bears' Jahdae Walker: Out against Lions
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Walker (ankle) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
The undrafted rookie suited up in the season-opening loss to the Vikings but stuck to special teams. Walker's next chance to play is Week 3 versus the Cowboys.
