CHICAGO BEARS NEWS

Cody Whitehair - Puts forth full practice Whitehair (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact Whitehair, who was sidelined last weekend versus the Bills due to a knee issue, is now slated to jump back into Chicago's starting right guard position against Detroit on New Year's Day following his ability to partake in Thursday's session without limitations.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Big Ten's Warren candidate for Bears president

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about becoming the team’s next president and CEO

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Ojemudia - Lands in Chicago The Bears have claimed Ojemudia off waivers, Larry Mayer of the team's official website reports.

Impact Ojemudia has been with the Broncos since being drafted in 2020 in the third-round of the NFL Draft. He had played in just three games with them this season before ultimately getting waived earlier this week. The third-year cornerback will now add depth to Chicago's secondary.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields - Good to go for Week 17 Fields (foot) isn't listed on Chicago's Week 17 injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Detroit.

Impact Fields has been playing through a left shoulder injury since Week 13 and had his foot stepped on in Saturday's loss to Buffalo, with the quarterback noting Wednesday that the latter injury is "fine" after he dealt with some swelling the past few days, per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that he won't shut Fields down for the season so long as he's healthy enough to play, and that's apparently the case for Week 17 in a potential shootout with the Lions.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 17: How to bet Bears-Lions

Here's everything you need for the Bears-Lions game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Sam Panayotovic...

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Dante Pettis - Contending with ankle issue Pettis was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

Impact After catching his first touchdown pass since Oct. 13 this past weekend against Buffalo, Pettis is tending to an injury in advance of this Sunday's matchup with Detroit. The 27-year-old will have two more chances to ramp back up to full speed in practice before the Bears decide whether he carries an injury designation into the weekend.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teven Jenkins - Back in full Wednesday Jenkins (neck) practiced fully Wednesday.

Impact Jenkins, who was sidelined during Chicago's loss to Buffalo on Saturday due to a neck issue, is now slated to reclaim his usual starting right guard position against Detroit in Week 17 following his return to Wednesday's session without any limitations.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Equanimeous St. Brown - No practice Wednesday St. Brown (concussion) didn't take part in practice Wednesday.

Impact Since sustaining a concussion Week 15 against the Eagles, St. Brown hasn't logged any on-field work, signaling that he hasn't made much, if any, progress through the five-step protocol for head injuries. Chase Claypool (knee) also didn't practice Wednesday, while Dante Pettis (ankle) was limited, so the Bears' receiving corps is particularly banged-up at the moment.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Claypool - Doesn't practice Wednesday Claypool (knee) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Claypool has been dealing with a knee issue for the better part of the last month, and while he played Week 13 against the Packers, he's missed two straight games since the Bears' Week 14 bye. He hasn't made a noticeable step forward in his recovery from the injury, but he has two more chances to mix into drills this week before the Bears potentially make a decision on his availability for Sunday's contest at Detroit.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FOX Bet Super 6: Try your luck at $100K NFL Sunday Challenge in Week 17

Terry Bradshaw's $100,000 jackpot is up for grabs in the FOX Bet Super 6 NFL Sunday Challenge in Week 17. Find out how you could cash in!

DECEMBER 28, 2022

NFL's most battle-tested team; Lions, Packers must win out: NFC North analysis

The NFC North boasts the league's most battle-tested team and two others whose playoff hopes could hinge on a Week 18 showdown.

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Justin Fields - Won't be shut down for season Head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that Fields won't be shut down for the Bears' final two games of the season, even though the quarterback has been playing through a left should...

Impact The 3-12 Bears don't have much at stake for the final two weeks of the season other than draft position, but that apparently won't prompt the team to exercise caution with the second-year signal-caller. Fields wasn't able to put full weight on his foot following the Week 16 contest but is expected to be good to go for Sunday's game in Detroit. Meanwhile, the injury to the quarterback's non-throwing shoulder is more of a nagging issue than one that dramatically hinders his performance, so at this stage, Eberflus is viewing the 23-year-old as healthy and available to play. Though the Bears have downplayed any concern about Fields, it's possible offensive coordinator Luke Getsy calls fewer designed runs for the quarterback over the next two weeks to limit the strain on his injured foot. After recording no fewer than 47 rushing yards in any of his previous 11 outings, Fields carried seven times for a season-low 11 yards in the 35-13 loss to Buffalo.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Packers, Jaguars rise as playoffs loom

The Eagles stay on top while the Packers and Jaguars improve their playoff chances in David Helman's NFL power rankings.

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Campbell: Lions will learn from loss, be ready for Bears

The Detroit Lions could have gained the advantage for an NFC wild-card playoff berth with a victory last weekend

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eberflus: Bears won't consider sitting Fields rest of season

Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus insists the team won’t shut down quarterback Justin Fields for the remaining two games

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds Week 16: Sportsbooks win big thanks to Cowboys, Rams

Gambling insider Patrick Everson reports sportsbooks had a big weekend thanks to the Cowboys and Rams in particular. Read how the Dallas gam...

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Joe Thomas - Seven tackles in loss Thomas registered seven tackles (six solo) in Saturday's 35-13 loss to the Bills.

Impact Thomas has seen his workload increase as the season has gone on and after Jack Sanborn (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Thomas played all 58 of Chicago's defensive snaps in Week 16. Over the last two weeks, the linebacker has produced 13 tackles after he logged just 12 total stops over the previous nine games combined. Thomas will likely operate as the Bears' starting middle linebacker for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Morrow - Eight tackles, interception in loss Morrow recorded eight tackles (five solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting another in Saturday's 35-13 loss to the Bills.

Impact Morrow registered at least eight tackles for the third time in the last four games Sunday in addition to picking off Josh Allen in the fourth quarter. The interception was the linebacker's first of the season and he is now up to 108 tackles over 15 games in 2022.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Christmas Eve top plays: Cowboys drop Eagles, Steelers edge Raiders

Week 16 of the NFL continued with an action-packed Christmas Eve slate. Here are the top plays from Saturday!

DECEMBER 25, 2022

NFL Christmas Eve top viral moments: Reaction to Cowboys-Eagles thriller, Steelers-Raiders

Freezing temps across the NFL did not stop some of the biggest stars from feeling festive. Here are the top trending moments from around the...

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Texans stun Titans, shake up AFC South race

Despite their standing, the Texans refuse to quit. That attitude propelled them to a surprising win over the Titans and shook up the AFC Sou...

DECEMBER 25, 2022

James Cook rushes for career-high 99 yards for surging Bills

James Cook rushed for a career-high 99 yards and scored his third NFL touchdown during Buffalo’s 35-13 victory over the Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cairo Santos - Scores seven points Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Santos has made a total of nine field goals over his last eight games, and his lack of consistent opportunities makes him a low-upside fantasy option.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaquan Brisker - Nothces fourth sack of season Brisker recorded a sack and seven stops in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Although Brisker has an interception and four sacks on the season, his IDP value has mostly come from his production as a tackler. He's recorded at least six tackles in six of his last seven games. As a defensive back, he's become a high-floor fantasy option.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyler Gordon - Intercepts third pass of season Gordon picked off a pass and posted five tackles in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Gordon now has three interceptions over his last seven games, though his tackle numbers have been inconsistent over the last four weeks. His inconsistency makes him a volatile weekly IDP option.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE