Bears coach Ben Johnson said Saturday that Edwards has a fractured fibula, per Stacey Dales of NFL Network, and the linebacker isn't expected to play again this season, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Edwards had to be carted off the field with an air cast on his leg after suffering the injury during the first half of Saturday's wild-card win over Green Bay. Considering the nature of the issue, it's no surprise that he'll almost certainly be unable to return to action no matter how far Chicago advances in the playoffs. With Noah Sewell (Achilles) landing on IR in late December and done for the campaign, it remains to be seen who the Bears will call upon to take Edwards' place in the starting lineup. The team may need to turn to Amen Ogbongbemiga -- if he's able to return from a concussion -- to start next weekend in the divisional round.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Won't return Saturday
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Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
This news doesn't come as much surprise, as Edwards left the game on a cart with an air cast around his leg. His absence will leave a significant hole in the middle of Chicago's defense, particularly hurting it against the run.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Suffers ankle injury
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Edwards suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers and is doubtful to return.
Edwards banged his leg off a Packers wide receiver in accidental contact during the first half, and he was carted off the field with an air cast on his leg. While he's officially doubtful, it would be shocking to see him retake the field. This could conclude an injury-plagued season for Edwards, as he was able to suit up in only 11 total games.
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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' T.J. Edwards: Playing Sunday night
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Edwards (glute) is active for Sunday Night Football against the 49ers.
The middle linebacker did not participate in Wednesday's practice and was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated practice report, though he did upgrade to a limited session Friday. Edwards has 54 tackles (25 solo) and three pass breakups in eight games this season.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Questionable for Sunday
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Edwards (glute) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
The Wisconsin product upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. Edwards is a crucial part of the Bears' linebacker corps, tallying 54 total tackles and three passes defensed over just eight games this season. If he's sidelined in Week 17, expect Amen Ogbongbemiga to operate as Chicago's top middle linebacker.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Listed as non-participant
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Edwards (glute) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated practice report.
Edwards also missed practice Wednesday. The starting linebacker appears to have emerged from Chicago's win over Green Bay in Week 16 with a notable glute issue, despite playing 100 percent of defensive snaps versus the Packers and compiling 10 tackles (five solo) including 0.5 sacks. Friday will be his last chance to take the practice field ahead of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: DNP with glute issue
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Edwards (glute) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Edwards had a double-digit tackle game last Saturday against the Packers. At the same time, he played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps, so it is unclear when the linebacker sustained his current injury. The 29-year-old will have two more chances to increase his practice participation in hopes of dodging an injury designation before Sunday night's prime-time game against the 49ers.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Fills up tackle column in win
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Edwards recorded 10 tackles, including five solo, and 0.5 sacks in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.
Edwards posted his third game with more than seven tackles while appearing in eight games this season while maintaining a floor of at least four stops in every outing. The 0.5 sacks marked his first of the year, adding a rare splash play to his tackle production. He remains a moderate-floor IDP based on steady involvement.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Another steady outing
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Edwards recorded nine tackles, including five solo, in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Edwards has now posted more than seven tackles twice over his last seven games while never falling below four stops in any contest this season. His dependable tackle floor keeps him in the moderate-floor IDP range on a weekly basis.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Returning in Week 14
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Edwards (hand) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
Edwards missed Chicago's last four games due to a hand injury, but following a full practice session Friday, he'll return for the Week 14 divisional contest. The 29-year-old has appeared in just five games this season, recording 31 total tackles and three passes defensed. Now fully healthy, he's expected to assume Chicago's top middle linebacker duties Sunday.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Returns to practice
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Edwards (hand) was estimated to be limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Edward has missed the Bears' last four games while recovering from surgery on his hand, and his potential Week 14 return would come just in time for a pivotal divisional showdown with the Packers.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Remaining out Week 13
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Edwards (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against Philadelphia.
Edwards suffered a hand injury in Week 9 against Cincinnati and hasn't been able to play since. He was deemed a DNP in all three practices this week (though two were walkthroughs), so it's not clear if he's anywhere close to returning. Fellow linebackers Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder) and Noah Sewell (elbow) have also been ruled out for Friday, and Tremaine Edmunds (groin) landed on IR on Saturday, so the Bears will be extremely thin at the position.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Out for Sunday
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Edwards (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
The Wisconsin product is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a hand injury. Edwards has appeared in just five contests this season, recording 31 total tackles and three passes defensed. While he remains out in Week 12, expect Amen Ogbongbemiga to have a larger role on Chicago's defense.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Misses practice Thursday
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Edwards (hand) sat out of practice Thursday.
The middle linebacker also had to miss Wednesday's session after sitting out the last two games following surgery to repair his broken hand. Edwards looks unlikely to suit up Sunday against the Steelers, though he'll have another chance to practice Friday.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Won't play Sunday
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Edwards (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
The Wisconsin product didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a hand injury. Edwards is an integral part of the Bears' defense, recording 31 total tackles and three passes defended over just five appearances this season. While he's sidelined Sunday, expect Noah Sewell to have an expanded role in Chicago's linebacker corps.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Absent from practice Wednesday
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Edwards (hand/hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
Edwards has battled injuries seemingly all season long, appearing in just five games, and he's left two of those with ailments. Edwards underwent surgery to repair a broken hand last week and missed Sunday's win over the Giants. Noah Sewell stepped in at linebacker in Edwards' absence and logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Absent from practice
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Edwards (hand/hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Edwards recorded five total tackles (one solo) in the team's win over the Bengals in Week 9, but he may have suffered a pair of hand and hamstring injuries in the contest. The linebacker was sidelined for three games earlier this season due to a hamstring issue and it's unclear if the new injury is related. Edwards will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Giants.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Nine tackles in win
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Edwards registered nine tackles in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday.
Edwards returned after missing time with a hamstring injury, and he remains a dependable weekly IDP starter.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Gets in full practice Thursday
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Edwards (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Coming out of Chicago's Week 5 bye, Edwards appears poised to return to the lineup after playing just 30 defensive snaps total across the first four games of the season. He should return to a full-time role in the middle of the Bears' defense.
