Injury Tracker/Updates

[Moriarty]

Siemian will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his oblique injury. Bears being hit hard by the injury bug.

That he played through a torn oblique...is INCREDIBLY impressive.

That's doubly crazy

1) That he knocked himself out for the season in warmups

2) That he played through a full game first

[HisRoyalSweetness]

Final injury report before the Packers game:

Out
Larry Borom
Jaquan Brisker
Kyler Gordon
Trevor Siemian

It's a little worrying that both Brisker and Gordon are still in the concussion protocol for a second week.

Questionable
Riley Rieff
Kindle Vildor

The following were full participants in Friday's practice after being on the injury report earlier in the week:

Justin Fields
Chase Claypool
Dante Pettis
Sterling Weatherford

[WagonForce]

Looks like Eddie Jackson's injury will not require surgery:https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/ ... 22-season/

I've never heard of a 'stable' Lisfranc injury before but if it means EJax is able to heal up fully by training camp and not have to go under the knife I'm all for it. Some good news for a Bears team that has a tough run with injuries lately.

[Mikefive]

Reported here that Eddie Jackson won't be needing surgery to fix his Lisfranc injury.

[Shadow]

Looks like Eddie Jackson's injury will not require surgery:https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/ ... 22-season/

I've never heard of a 'stable' Lisfranc injury before but if it means EJax is able to heal up fully by training camp and not have to go under the knife I'm all for it. Some good news for a Bears team that has a tough run with injuries lately.

Or it means it will keep cropping up for the remainder of his career.

[Moriarty]

https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/news/rooki ... f-protocol

Gordon & Brisker back after 3 weeks

I'm a big believer in being cautious with concussions. But I know most others aren't. When someone's gone for a while, it makes me nervous about severity.

[HisRoyalSweetness]

Herbert to return

The Bears plan on getting running back Khalil Herbert back next week, the first time he’s eligible to come off injured reserve.

Herbert went on IR with a hip injury Nov. 13 and, by league rule, has to miss four games before returning. That puts him on pace to return to practice Dec. 20 and play Dec. 24 against the Bills.
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Eberflus said that Herbert has returned to maximum speed during workouts. The height of his jumps and power in his legs “look good,” he said.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022 ... ack-safety

[WagonForce]

Injuries always suck but it was extra unfortunate for Herbert who I thought was putting together consistent impressive performances running the ball. Hopefully he can find his way back into the line up and pick up where he left off. He could be a nice piece for the Bears going forward with cap hits right around 1 Million per year in 2023 and 2024.

[HisRoyalSweetness]

Bears QB Justin Fields is sick, not practicing Wednesday

Bears quarterback Justin Fields has an illness and will not practice Wednesday, head coach Matt Eberflus said.

The coach expects Fields to play Sunday against the Eagles. He called Fields “day-to-day” but said the quarterback has been “feeling better every single day.”

Fields spent Wednesday inside Halas Hall going through the team’s game plan.

“He is in the building so he’s engaged and he’s, obviously, working through all of the plays,” Eberflus said. “We’ve got the number of plays we always have — runs and passes that we have on first and second down, all the different things we do. He’s engaged there, learning those as we go. And he’ll be fine.”

Full article: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022 ... uarterback

[Arkansasbear]

Bears QB Justin Fields is sick, not practicing Wednesday

Bears quarterback Justin Fields has an illness and will not practice Wednesday, head coach Matt Eberflus said.

The coach expects Fields to play Sunday against the Eagles. He called Fields “day-to-day” but said the quarterback has been “feeling better every single day.”

Fields spent Wednesday inside Halas Hall going through the team’s game plan.

“He is in the building so he’s engaged and he’s, obviously, working through all of the plays,” Eberflus said. “We’ve got the number of plays we always have — runs and passes that we have on first and second down, all the different things we do. He’s engaged there, learning those as we go. And he’ll be fine.”

Full article: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022 ... uarterback

Ugh!!!

[crueltyabc]

[HisRoyalSweetness]

First the good...

Bears QB Justin Fields ‘perfectly fine’ after illness as he prepares to face Eagles

Never fear, Justin Fields is back. And that makes the game against the Eagles worth watching.
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The games themselves don’t mean anything in the standings for the 3-10 Bears, but every snap Fields takes is an exhilarating peek into their future. He missed practice Wednesday with an unspecified illness, leaving Nathan Peterman to run the offense, but returned Thursday and said he felt “perfectly fine” with no lingering effects from fighting what he described as cold-like symptoms for a couple of days.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022 ... -qb-record

and now the not so good...

Bears WR Chase Claypool out vs. Eagles

Wide receiver Chase Claypool won’t play against the Eagles on Sunday because of a knee injury he suffered against the Packers in the Bears’ last game Dec. 4.

Claypool, acquired Nov. 1 in a trade with the Steelers, initially hurt the knee on a reception in the second quarter, fumbling and losing possession on the play. Although the injury looked ominous, he returned after going into the medical tent and finished the game with a brace on his knee.

But after a week off for the bye, Claypool was unable to practice this week.

“He’s just rehabbing it — getting better, not where we need it to be this week,” coach Matt Eberflus said.

Still, Eberflus was confident Claypool would return this season.

“Oh, yeah. For sure,” he said.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/202 ... good-to-go

and the rest...

Running back David Montgomery (illness), safety Jaquan Brisker (concussion) and cornerback Kyler Gordon (concussion) all participated fully in practice Friday and are expected to play against the Eagles.

Wide receiver N’Keal Harry (back) practiced in full all week but is questionable, in part because of the unpredictable nature of back injuries. But Eberflus said he was hopeful the 6-4, 225-pound Harry could play against the Eagles — a key factor with the 6-4, 238-pound Claypool out.

Cornerback Kindle Vildor, who missed the last game with an ankle injury, also practiced in full this week but is questionable. Tight end Trevon Wesco (calf) is out. Right tackle Larry Borom (knee) was limited Friday and is doubtful.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/202 ... good-to-go

[duckherd50]

Well, crap. What happened?

[WP.1]

T. Jenkins Helmet on Helmet, upper body.

probably spinal cord.

[HisRoyalSweetness]

Eberflus has just said at his post game presser that he's been told by medical staff that Jenkins' situation is "encouraging". He was taken to hospital though.

Jaylon Johnson injured his ribs.

Sanborn will have an MRI on his ankle.

Fields just had cramp.

Santos isn't injured. The problem was with execution on the PAT and they punted instead of going for the FG because of the wind. (Santos' range in that direction was when the ball was on snapped from the 27 yard line, so the 31 yard line was just too far.)

[Mikefive]

Also, Eq. St. Brown is in concussion protocol.

[Moriarty]

Isaiah Coulter is available

[crueltyabc]

It seems like Harry will be back? He was a very last minute scratch so another week of rest should be enough

[Rusty Trombagent]

[Arkansasbear]

Kap is reporting Whitehair injured his knee and could be “shelved.”


And the hits just keep on coming.

[HisRoyalSweetness]

Bears RB Khalil Herbert expected to return from hip injury vs. Bills

The Bears’ offense is expecting to get a boost this week with running back Khalil Herbert returning from injured reserve.
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“He is cleared, ready to go,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “He’s got all the jumps, his speed. He’s been cuttin’, He’s been movin’. He looks great. We’re excited about his return.”
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Jenkins out of hospital

Starting right guard Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital after leaving Sunday’s Eberflus did not have any details about Jenkins injury, but did not rule out Jenkins playing again this season. Jenkins has started 10 games this season, including the last eight.

“It’s encouraging with him,” Eberflus said. “He is seeing a couple of specialists just to double-check and cross-check everything. We’ll know more as time goes.”
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022 ... nsive-line

[Ditka’s dictaphone]

Kap is reporting Whitehair injured his knee and could be “shelved.”


And the hits just keep on coming.

Ok time to activate Kellen Diesch and see what he can do.

Move Leatherwood to LG and Diesch to RT

[HisRoyalSweetness]

Bears’ Eddie Jackson: Foot injury should be fine by spring practice

Bears safety Eddie Jackson seems to have avoided the worst.

He left the field Nov. 27 against the Jets with a Lisfranc injury to his left foot. That’s a scary diagnosis — the injury has cost some players their careers — but Jackson learned last week he won’t need surgery.

“That was a great feeling. …” he said. “I’m glad I was able to avoid the needle.”
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Jackson didn’t think his injury was serious at first — he told trainer Andre Tucker to give him an injection and let him return. He learned just how serious a Lisfranc injury could be when he went to the locker room and tried to stand on his toes. He couldn’t.

A Lisfranc injury occurs when a player suffers damage to bone and ligaments in his or her midfoot. Jackson said he only had small damage.

Jackson, whose left foot remains immobilized, is due for an MRI on Dec. 30 or 31. He said he’s not sure when he’ll be back to normal. He’s taking his recovery slow but said the injury shouldn’t keep him from participating in offseason activities this spring.

“(Doctors} said it’s all about my body, how I heal,” he said.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022 ... -left-hurt

[wab]

Bears’ Eddie Jackson: Foot injury should be fine by spring practice

Bears safety Eddie Jackson seems to have avoided the worst.

He left the field Nov. 27 against the Jets with a Lisfranc injury to his left foot. That’s a scary diagnosis — the injury has cost some players their careers — but Jackson learned last week he won’t need surgery.

“That was a great feeling. …” he said. “I’m glad I was able to avoid the needle.”
...

Jackson didn’t think his injury was serious at first — he told trainer Andre Tucker to give him an injection and let him return. He learned just how serious a Lisfranc injury could be when he went to the locker room and tried to stand on his toes. He couldn’t.

A Lisfranc injury occurs when a player suffers damage to bone and ligaments in his or her midfoot. Jackson said he only had small damage.

Jackson, whose left foot remains immobilized, is due for an MRI on Dec. 30 or 31. He said he’s not sure when he’ll be back to normal. He’s taking his recovery slow but said the injury shouldn’t keep him from participating in offseason activities this spring.

“(Doctors} said it’s all about my body, how I heal,” he said.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2022 ... -left-hurt

This is encouraging.

[Grizzled]

Whitehair is done for the year, a "significant" knee injury. Jenkins is out of the hospital. There is no word if he will play again this season but Flus is encouraged by the prognosis so far. It is hoped that Claypool and Harry will play. Still no word on Sanborn's ankle and ESB with the concussion protocol. The Bears injury report for the game will come out Tuesday.

[wab]

Whitehair is done for the year, a "significant" knee injury. Jenkins is out of the hospital. There is no word if he will play again this season but Flus is encouraged by the prognosis so far. It is hoped that Claypool and Harry will play. Still no word on Sanborn's ankle and ESB with the concussion protocol. The Bears injury report for the game will come out Tuesday.

Not that you should take anything from pressers, as has been argued here many times, but Flus said that both Jenkins and Whitehair were day to day.

[Grizzled]

Whitehair is done for the year, a "significant" knee injury. Jenkins is out of the hospital. There is no word if he will play again this season but Flus is encouraged by the prognosis so far. It is hoped that Claypool and Harry will play. Still no word on Sanborn's ankle and ESB with the concussion protocol. The Bears injury report for the game will come out Tuesday.

Not that you should take anything from pressers, as has been argued here many times, but Flus said that both Jenkins and Whitehair were day to day.

The injury report will come out later today for the game on Saturday. Should have the most up-to-date info. Saw "reports" on more than one web site for Jenkins and Whitehair early this a.m. but, obviously, already out of date.

[dave99]

According to the Sun Times, Sanborn is out for the season

[wab]

According to the Sun Times, Sanborn is out for the season

Flus mentioned that today too. He said it wasn't serious, but he was expected to miss the next few games, so they put him on IR to free up the roster spot.

[AZ_Bearfan]