CHICAGO BEARS NEWS

Jaylon Johnson - Picks up injury Johnson (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant on the Bears' injury report Thursday.

Impact Johnson popped up on Chicago's practice report for the first time Thursday, though the nature and severity of this issue are still unclear. The starting cornerback has played all but one of the Bears' defensive snaps over the first two weeks of the season, so it will be worth monitoring his status heading into Sunday's game against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roquan Smith - Sits out again Thursday Smith (hip) was listed as a non-participant on the Bears' practice report Thursday.

Impact Smith also sat out practice Wednesday while dealing with an unspecified hip injury. The linebacker's absence for the second day in a row is a discouraging sign for availability with just one more practice before this Sunday's game against Houston. In his potential absence, undrafted rookie Jack Sanborn would likely step in over the middle of Chicago's defense in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears look to bounce back against Smith, winless Texans

The Chicago Bears were riding high after a surprising victory over San Francisco in a rain-soaked season opener at Soldier Field only to get taken down by Aaron Rodgers and the riv...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Velus Jones Jr. - Logs limited practice Thursday Jones (hamstring) was limited at practice Thursday.

Impact This marks Jones' second time getting on the practice field this season as he attempts to put a hamstring injury behind him. If he's able to maintain or even increase his activity level at Friday's session, he could put himself in a position to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 3 preview: Schedule, analysis, matchups and picks for every game

Get ready for Week 3 of the NFL season with analysis, matchups and picks for every game.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Fields clarifies remarks, says he didn't mean to offend fans

Chicago quarterback Justin Fields took time to clarify comments he made following the loss to the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watkins capitalizing on his new opportunity with Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins has wasted no time showing he remains a deep threat in his ninth NFL season

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs, Bills top Nick Wright's NFL tiers entering Week 3

Nick Wright laid out his NFL tiers entering Week 3 of the NFL season. Can anyone catch Kansas City or Buffalo?

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

2022 Week 3 | Practice Snaps The Bears returned to the practice fields at Halas Hall Wednesday afternoon to continue preparing for Sunday's matchup with the Houston Texa...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Cole Kmet: 'With our work ethic, things will turn around' | Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media after practice on Wednesday at Halas Hall

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Darnell Mooney: 'Opportunities are going to come' | Press Conference Wide receiver Darnell Mooney addresses the media after practice on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Eddie Jackson on being named honorary captain: 'It's a blessing and a great opportunity' | Press Conference Safety Eddie Jackson addresses the media after practice on Wednesday at Halas Hall

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears focused on tackling against Texans | Bears Update Lauren Screeden has your latest team news after Bears quarterback Justin Fields, head coach Matt Eberflus, and more addressed the media on W...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Eberflus names Jackson as honorary captain against Texans | Quick Hits Bears coach Matt Eberflus said safety Eddie Jackson is “well deserving” of the honorary captain title this week after a strong start to the...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

NFL odds Week 3: How to bet Texans-Bears, pick

Here's all you need to know for the Texans-Bears game, from the point spread, moneyline, over/under and expert pick from Sam Panayotovich.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Kevin Fishbain: Bears LB Roquan Smith (hip), TE Ryan Griffin... - The Athletic Bears LB Roquan Smith (hip), TE Ryan Griffin (Achilles), S Dane Cruikshank (hamstring) and WR Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) did not practice....

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dan Wiederer: Justin Fields apologized to Bears fans. It was mature and sincere — but also unnecessary. CHICAGO — Ninety seconds into his postgame news conference Sunday night at Lambeau Field, Justin Fields was thrown a slow-breaking curveball...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ryan Griffin - Sits out Wednesday's practice Griffin (Achilles) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Griffin caught one pass for 18 yards during Sunday's loss to the Packers, but he presumably picked up an Achilles injury as well. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but his practice participation Thursday and Friday should provide more clarity on his availability for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roquan Smith - Doesn't practice Wednesday Smith didn't participate during Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury.

Impact Smith has 20 tackles and half a sack through two games, so his potential absence would be a huge blow to Chicago's defense Week 3 against the Texans. He'll have two more practices to get back on the field and move past the issue before Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields Apologizes for Perceived Postgame Slight It may or may not have been a slight of fans but Justin Fields sought to clarify a postgame comment he made after the loss to Green Bay.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Column: Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields says 'my job is not to call pass plays' after attempting only 11 passes in a lopsided loss Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields says he's not in charge of calling plays after he attempted only 11 passes in a loss to the Green Ba...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Velus Jones Jr. - DNP on Wednesday Jones (hamstring) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact The Bears so far have filed seven injury reports this season, and Jones has been listed as a non-participant on six of them, only practicing last Wednesday in a limited capacity. A hamstring injury has thus far delayed his pro debut, and it's uncertain if he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Bears QB Justin Fields is showing more personality and taking control of his message After a viral moment, Fields says: "I just got to be really clear to everything that I say ... or just really not say anything at all."

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM