Impact Cruikshank has missed Chicago's last two games and is likely to remain sidelined again. He played exclusively on special teams in his two games this season but did not record any stats.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CHICAGO BEARS 4-8 · 4TH IN NFC NORTH
4-8 · 4TH IN NFC NORTH
Dane Cruikshank - Not likely to face Vikings Cruikshank (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Justin Jones - No injury designation for Week 5 Jones doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Vikings.
Impact Jones landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a hip injury. However, he returned to full participation Friday and will be good to go for Week 5. The 2018 third-round pick has played over 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each of the first four games of the season, totaling 19 tackles and one sack.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Griffin - Cleared for Week 5 Griffin doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
Impact Griffin has missed back-to-back games due to an Achilles issue and was limited at practices throughout the week, but he'll still be good to go for Week 5. Across his first two appearances of the season, the veteran tight end caught one of three targets for 18 yards over 41 offensive snaps.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylon Johnson - Unlikely to play Sunday Johnson (quadriceps) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
Impact Johnson returned to practice Friday as a limited participant for the first time since suffering a quad injury during a practice ahead of Week 3. However, the third-year cornerback is still likely to miss a third consecutive contest due to the issue. His next chance to suit up will come against the Commanders on Thursday of the Week 6 slate.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Montgomery - Questionable to face Vikings Montgomery (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota.
Impact Montgomery was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, potentially setting up a game-time decision ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Possibilities include Montgomery returning but in a less dominant role, after Khalil Herbert again proved himself to be one of the better backup RBs in the league the past two weeks. The Bears have Trestan Ebner to spell Herbert if Montgomery missed a second straight game after spraining his ankle early in the Week 3 contest.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Adams - Back in full Thursday Adams (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on the Bears' injury report Thursday.
Impact Adams has been sidelined for Chicago's last two games while dealing with a hamstring injury, which kept him limited during practice Wednesday as well. The 26-year-old recorded six tackles while playing just under half of his 73 total snaps on defense over the first two weeks, and he should see a consistent role in both phases moving forward.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Jones - Pops up on injury report Jones (hip) was a limited participant during the Bears' practice Thursday.
Impact Jones appears to have picked up a hip injury after not being listed on the Bears' injury report Wednesday, though the nature of this issue is still unclear. The defensive tackle recorded 19 tackles and one sack while playing all but 20 of his 185 snaps on defense through four games this season. If Jones' status declines or stays the same during practice Friday, then Mike Pennel and Armon Watts could see increased usage this Sunday against Minnesota.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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David Montgomery - Limited in return to practice Montgomery (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Impact This marks Montgomery's first on-field work since injuring his right ankle Week 3 against the Texans. It remains to be seen if he'll make enough progress to return to action Sunday at Minnesota, but Friday's practice report may be telling for his availability. If Montgomery is limited or out this weekend, Khalil Herbert would be the main beneficiary in the Bears backfield, with Trestan Ebner on hand for touches as well.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings still mastering offense; Bears bring even more snags
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Jerry Vainisi, GM of Bears' 1985 championship team, dies
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Jaylon Johnson - Sits out again Wednesday Johnson (quadriceps) did not participate during the Bears' practice Wednesday.
Impact Johnson has been sidelined the past two games after popping up with a quad injury during practice in Week 3. The starting cornerback tallied 46 tackles, nine passes defended and an interception over 15 games last year, so his status will be worth monitoring on Chicago's injury reports Thursday and Friday.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Griffin - Limited in practice Wednesday Griffin (Achilles) was listed as a limited participant on the Bears' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Griffin did not suit up for Chicago's last two practices and was listed as doubtful before sitting out for the second straight game against the Giants. The 32-year-old has not played since suffering an Achilles injury in Week 2 against the Packers, leaving Trevon Wesco and Jake Tonges to step in behind starting tight end Cole Kmet. Griffin will have two more practices to work his way back before Sunday's game versus the Vikings.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cairo Santos - Not on Wednesday's report Santos (personal) was not listed on the Bears' practice report Wednesday.
Impact Santos rejoined the Bears after sitting out the team's Week 4 loss to the Giants due to personal reasons. The 30-year-old made all four of his field-goal tries but missed two of his six extra-point attempts over the first three weeks, though both failed kicking attempts came during Chicago's storm-stricken season opener against the 49ers.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barkley will challenge Packers inconsistent run defense
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OCTOBER 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE
David Montgomery - Not practicing Wednesday Montgomery (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Impact Montgomery didn't practice last week due to knee and ankle injuries on his right leg before sitting out the Bears' eventual Week 4 loss to the Giants. This time around, he's only listed with an ankle issue, but it's still keeping him out of drills. Montgomery will have two more chances to get on the field this week, at which point the team may make a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game at Minnesota. If Montgomery requires another absence this weekend, Khalil Herbert will be the primary beneficiary out of the backfield, with rookie sixth-round pick Trestan Ebner available for any lingering touches.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Bears put Whitehair on IR, open window for Harry to return
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Cody Whitehair - Placed on IR The Bears placed Whitehair (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Whitehair left the team's Week 4 loss to the Giants due to a knee injury and was unable to return. With the move to IR, he'll be forced to miss at least four games, and in his absence, Ja'Tyre Carter is the most likely candidate to start at left guard.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
N'Keal Harry - Designated for return to practice The Bears designated Harry (ankle) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Harry has spent the entire season on IR, but he'll now be eligible to partake in practices and can return to the field as soon as he's cleared by the Bears. Justin Fields and Chicago's passing game are in dire need of a spark, so the 2019 first-round pick could have a real path to offensive opportunities once back to full health. The best statistical season of Harry's career came in 2020, when he racked up 309 total receiving yards.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
