CHICAGO BEARS NEWS

Kindle Vildor - Misses another session Vildor (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact For the second consecutive day, Vildor was listed on Chicago's injury report as a non-participant due to the ankle issue that's caused him to miss both of the two contests. If the 25-year-old is eventually unable to gain medical clearance prior to Saturday's matchup against Buffalo, then Jaylon Jones would be in line for additional snaps behind starters Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Equanimeous St. Brown - DNP on Wednesday St. Brown (concussion) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact St. Brown suffered a concussion early during Sunday's loss to the Eagles. With the Bears preparing for a Week 16 matchup with the Bills on Saturday, St. Brown is running out of time to make his way through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Ultimately, Chicago could be without its top two wide receivers this weekend, as Chase Claypool (knee) also didn't practice Wednesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Claypool - Skips out on practice Wednesday Claypool (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Prior to sitting out this past Sunday's loss to the Eagles, Claypool was held out of every Week 15 session as he tended to a knee injury. The Bears opened Week 16 prep with a walk-through session Tuesday, for which he was listed as a limited participant, but the third-year pro fell back to no activity one day later. Claypool has just one more chance to get on-field work Thursday before Chicago potentially makes a ruling on his availability for Saturday's game against the Bills. Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) also sat out both Tuesday and Wednesday, so the team is staring down the prospect of being without its top two wide receivers this weekend.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspicious package causes brief lockdown at Bears' facility

The Chicago Bears’ practice facility was briefly on lockdown Wednesday because of a suspicious package

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walk-off Sunday: 3 games end with TDs on 1 day for 2nd time

For the second time ever Sunday, three NFL games ended with a winning touchdown on the final play on the same day

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inside Lions' dramatic turnaround, Justin Fields' chase at rushing history: NFC North notebook

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Trevon Wesco - Logs DNP Tuesday Wesco (calf) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.

Impact Wesco has been unable to partake in any action since he injured his calf against the Packers back in Week 13, and his estimation as a non-participant during Tuesday's walk-through session doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up this weekend against the Bills. If the fourth-year pro is unable to gain medical clearance before Saturday's matchup, Ryan Griffin should once again serve as Chicago's No. 2 tight end behind Cole Kmet.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers face grueling 3-game stretch run in playoff bid

Aaron Rodgers realizes the easy part is over for the Green Bay Packers as they try to continue their improbable path from a 4-8 hole to a playoff berth

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaylon Johnson - Listed as full participant Johnson (finger/ribs) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.

Impact Johnson departed Sunday's loss to Philadelphia with apparent rib and finger injuries, but he's since been noted as a full participant during Tuesday's walk-through session, implying that the issues aren't putting the 23-year-old's Week 16 availability in jeopardy. The Bears are set to host the Bills on Saturday, where Johnson is in line to operate as Chicago's No. 1 cornerback opposite Kyler Gordon.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

N'Keal Harry - Back in full Tuesday Harry (back) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.

Impact Harry, who missed Sunday's contest versus the Eagles as a result of a back issue, has since been noted as a full participant during Tuesday's walk-through. With both Chase Claypool (knee) and Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) currently listed as questionable for this weekend's matchup against Buffalo, the 6-foot-4 receiver could handle additional snaps alongside Byron Pringle and Dante Pettis in Week 16.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Borom - Gets in full practice Tuesday Borom (knee) was a full participant at practice Tuesday ahead of Saturday's game versus Buffalo.

Impact After missing Chicago's last two games, Borom appears to be on track to play in Week 16. With Riley Reiff (illness) missing practice Tuesday, the 2021 fifth-rounder Borom was most likely taking reps with the first team and could continue to do so for as long as Reiff remains to sick for football activities.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Claypool - Limited to kick off Week 16 prep Claypool (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Claypool failed to practice in any capacity last week before sitting out the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday, so his return to the field in limited fashion as Chicago begins Week 16 prep marks a step in the right direction. The receiver will have two more chances to upgrade to full activity before the Bears potentially give him an injury designation ahead of Saturday's game versus the Bills.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Equanimeous St. Brown - Misses practice Tuesday St. Brown (concussion) is listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Unsurprisingly, St. Brown wasn't able to get on the field in the Bears' first Week 16 session after he was placed in the concussion protocol following his removal from the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles this past Sunday. The receiver may have difficultly clearing the five-step protocol in advance of Saturday's matchup with the Bills.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears' Jenkins may practice this week after neck injury

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins might practice this week after being carted from the field with a neck injury

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Sanborn - Headed to IR Chicago will place Sanborn (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, which will end his 2022 campaign, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since taking over as a full-time starter in Week 9, Sanborn totaled 59 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble, so his absence will be a huge blow to Chicago's defense. However, the undrafted rookie's performance after the trade of Roquan Smith has to leave the Bears brass thinking they have a long-term find in the Wisconsin linebacker.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Herbert - Ready to practice The Bears designated Herbert (hip) for return from injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Following the Bears' Week 15 loss to the Eagles, Herbert has spent the minimum four games on IR due to a hip injury. Coach Matt Eberflus told Larry Mayer of the team's official site Monday that Herbert was "cleared, ready to go. ... He looks great." Chicago likely will allow Herbert to take part in all Week 16 sessions before making a decision to activate him ahead of Saturday's contest against the Bills, which must be done by 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday. Once he's back on the active roster, he'll team up with David Montgomery out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Bills, Lions up; How far do Cowboys drop?

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Defense comes to forefront for Chargers in past 2 victories

The Los Angeles Chargers have played their best two-game stretch as a defense despite their best player being sidelined

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB rushing mark in sight for Bears' Fields with 3 games left

Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus says he'd be thrilled to see Justin Fields set the NFL single-season quarterback rushing record

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khalil Herbert - Expected back in Week 16 Herbert (hip) is expected to return to practice this week and is on track to be activated from IR ahead of Saturday's game against the Bills, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official sit...

Impact "He is cleared, ready to go," coach Matt Eberflus said Monday of the running back, who last suited up for game action Nov. 13. "Like we said last week, he's got all his jumps, his speed. He's been cutting, he's been moving. He looks great. We're excited about his return." Prior to injuring his hip, Herbert logged 108 carries for 643 yards and four TDs, while adding six catches for 62 yards and a receiving score in 10 games. In his looming return to action, the 2021 sixth-rounder is set to rejoin a backfield timeshare with David Montgomery, a context that gives Herbert some fantasy utility down the stretch.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds: Eagles-Cowboys lines, MVP odds on the move due to Jalen Hurts injury

The Cowboys-Eagles lines are on the move due to Jalen Hurts' shoulder injury, as are the NFL MVP odds. Check out the big line movement here.

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Packers release veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins

The Green Bay Packers have released veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins in advance of their Monday night game with the Los Angeles Rams

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears' Jenkins out of hospital after injuring neck in game

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day after he was carted from the field with a neck injury dur...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 15 top plays: Raiders stun Patriots, Giants hold off Commanders, more

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

NFL Week 15: Top viral moments from Falcons-Saints, Eagles-Bears, more

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DECEMBER 19, 2022