Weird situation for Nagy, familiar result for reeling Bears
Coach Matt Nagy called watching the Chicago Bears' game on TV “a really, really weird situation" for himNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Enters concussion protocol Holtz is in the concussion protocol, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Holtz will have an extra day to clear the protocol since the Bears play on Monday night in Week 9 against the Steelers. Jesper Horsted would likely absorb the extra snaps if the 28-year-old needs to miss time.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for Week 7 Holtz (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Holtz logged a full practice Friday, which set him up to return from a two-game absence. He should serve primarily on special teams, even with Jimmy Graham (illness) sidelined.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable after full practice Holtz (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Impact Holtz has missed the past two games due to this quad injury, but his practice participation this week was encouraging, as he upgraded to full participation Friday following a pair of limited sessions. With Jimmy Graham on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Holtz or Jesper Horstead will have the opportunity to work as Chicago's third-string tight end behind Cole Kmet and Jesse James.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Holtz (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Holtz has missed each of the last two weeks with the injury. It would be reassuring to see him get a full practice in prior to the team's matchup Sunday against Tampa Bay, though his limited participation is a positive step. Holtz has yet to record a catch in four games this season.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Fishbain: Some Bears inactives notes... - J.P. Holtz... - The Athletic Some Bears inactives notes... - J.P. Holtz remains out, but tight end Jesse James returns to the lineup. - With Khyiris Tonga inactive, the...
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Remains sidelined in Week 6 Holtz (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Impact Holtz will sit out a second consecutive game due to this quad injury. He's still searching for his first catch of the season.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives include the four players out... - The Athletic Bears inactives include the four players out with injury (Akiem Hicks, Joel Iyiegbuniwe, J.P. Holtz, Jesse James) plus Nick Foles and Bresha...
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sitting out Week 5 Holtz (quadriceps) won't play Sunday against the Raiders.
Impact With fellow tight end Jesse James (personal) also ruled out, Jesper Horsted (knee) will slide up to third on the depth chart behind Cole Kmet and Jimmy Graham in Vegas. Holtz -- who hasn't had a pass thrown his way all season -- will look to make his return in Week 6 against the Packers.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bears rookie QB Fields scores touchdown in NFL debut
Justin Fields operated with a calm and cool demeanor with the limited snaps that he gotSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt retires from NFL
Tight end Jake Butt has retired from the NFL as he acknowledged he'd lost the passion for the game he loves but which cost him so muchJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears re-sign exclusive rights free agent OL Alex Bars
The Chicago Bears have re-signed offensive lineman Alex Bars as well as four other exclusive rights free agentsMARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Re-ups with Bears Chicago re-signed Holtz on Wednesday.
Impact Holtz was an exclusive rights free agent, but he'll remain with Chicago for at least one more season. He suited up for all 16 regular-season games in 2020, seeing the majority of his reps on special teams. He drew only one target across his 87 offensive snaps.
MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Week 14 Holtz (shoulder) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
Impact The 27-year-old exited last Sunday's loss to the Lions after fielding one offensive snap, though he was able to participate in a limited capacity throughout this past practice week. Holtz has earned the green light from Chicago's training staff, allowing him to resume his typical backup tight end and special-teams roles as the 5-7 Bears fight to keep fading playoff hopes alive.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Heat on Nagy intensifies with Bears on 6-game losing streak
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy said he hasn't discussed his future with chairman George McCaskey and president Ted PhillipsDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions
The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the Jacksonville JaguarsDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30
Matthew Stafford threw for 402 yards and three touchdowns and Adrian Peterson scored from the 5 after Romeo Okwara strip-sacked Mitchell Trubisky with about two minutes leftDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves with shoulder issue Holtz exited Sunday's loss to the Lions with a shoulder injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Holtz wasn't targeted before leaving the game during the second half. The 27-year-old was considered questionable to return but never appeared to retake the field.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
