KEENAN ALLEN NEWS

Plans to play in Week 4 Allen (heel) is planning on playing Sunday versus the Sunday versus the Rams, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.

Impact Allen was reportedly already expected to give it a go in Week 4 after missing the Bears' last two contests due to a heel injury, but the wide receiver himself said Saturday that he plans to play. The 32-year-old caught four of 11 targets for 29 yards in Week 1 versus the Titans and he'll look to build off of that against Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Update: Keenan Allen expected to return vs. Rams Bears receiver Keenan Allen (heel) practiced without restrictions Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday and is listed as questio...

SEPTEMBER 27 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Expected to play The Bears expect Allen to play Sunday against the Rams, and the wideout said he doesn't think his heel injury will continue bothering him this year, ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin repo...

Impact Allen is listed as questionable after missing the past two games, but an upgrade to full practice participation Friday suggests he might be closer to 'probable' if the designation still existed. His optimism about any lingering hinderance shouldn't necessarily be shared by fantasy managers, considering Allen dealt with a similar problem in his heel/foot late last season and has been bothered by the current injury through most of August and September. He drew 11 targets in the season opener, but the Bears may consider scaling back his workload -- both in terms of snaps and targets -- if they're worried about Allen aggravating his heel injury and missing additional time. It sounds like only a late setback would land him on the inactive list ahead of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bears injury report: Keenan Allen likely to return vs. Rams but 3 others out, 2 more questionable Allen and two others are listed as questionable but head coach Matt Eberflus said the team expects the veteran will be good to go Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Matt Eberflus on Keenan Allen, Darnell Wright | Press Conference Head coach Matt Eberflus addresses the media Friday at Halas Hall.

SEPTEMBER 27 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Listed as questionable after FP Allen (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after upgrading to full practice participation Friday.

Impact Players that finish the week as full participants almost always play, but Allen's case remains worth monitoring given that his heel problems date back to last season and may be a lingering theme this year. He caught four of 11 targets for 29 yards in a Week 1 win over the Titans before aggravating his heel injury in the fourth quarter and missing the next two games. If Allen avoids the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, his presence will lower volume projections for all of Chicago's other pass catchers while knocking DeAndre Carter out of his spot in three-wide sets. Fellow wideout Rome Odunze has avoided a designation on the final injury report after a hip issue limited his practice participation Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited showing Allen (heel) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact Allen played through a heel issue Week 1 against the Titans en route to four catches (on 11 targets) for 29 yards. He then was held out of all drills during prep for Weeks 2 and 3 before returning to practice Wednesday. With consecutive capped sessions in his back pocket this week, Allen seems to be putting himself in a position to suit up again Sunday versus the Rams, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation. Meanwhile, rookie WR Rome Odunze (hip) showed up on Thursday's report as a limited participant, adding another question mark to the Bears' receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Keenan Allen returns to practice | Quick Hits Bears receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday after missing the last two games with a heel injury.

SEPTEMBER 26 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Eberflus provides positive injury update for Bears WR Keenan Allen The veteran wideout hasn’t seen the field since Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bears News: Keenan Allen Finally Returns to Practice Chicago Bears star wide receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice on Wednesday after battling a heel injury.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Officially limited Wednesday Allen (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Allen's official standing on Wednesday's practice report is official confirmation of head coach Matt Eberflus' earlier announcement that the veteran wideout would resume practicing as a partial participant. Wednesday's session constitutes Allen's first practice activity in two weeks. Eberflus also said he's "hopeful" Allen will be able to both retake the field for Sunday's game against the Rams, and remain healthy for the long term this season. In any case, Allen will have two more opportunities to upgrade to 'full' participation at practice prior to Sunday's home game against Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Williams and Bears offense upbeat over return of Keenan Allen to practice

The Chicago Bears passing game is starting to take off and quarterback Caleb Williams expects it can improve at an even faster rate this week against the Los Angeles Rams with wide...

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnell Wright Sits with Back Injury but Keenan Allen Returns The Bears went into the week of preparation with Keenan Allen back on the practice field. However, they're facing a new injury on the offens...

SEPTEMBER 25 • SI.COM

Returning to practice Wednesday Coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Allen (heel) will return to practice as a partial participant, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Allen's heel injury has prevented him from practicing or playing the last two weeks, but it sounds like he'll be back on the field and listed as 'limited' Wednesday. Eberflus said he's "hopeful" Allen will be able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Rams, per Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network, as well as remain available for the long term. Allen's heel issue may be something he has to manage over the course of the season, after the veteran wideout missed time due to it mid-August and also dealt with a heel injury down the stretch of the 2023 season with the Chargers. Elsewhere in the Bears' receiving corps, rookie first-rounder Rome Odunze broke out with six catches for 112 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Chicago's 21-16 loss to the Colts in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bears WR Keenan Allen out vs. Colts; Rome Odunze in line to play Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the host Indianapolis Colts due to a heel injury.The n...

SEPTEMBER 21 • THESTATE.COM

Bears WR Keenan Allen to miss second straight game with heel injury

No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams will once again be missing a top wide receiver, with the Chicago Bears ruling Keenan Allen out for the second straight week because of a heel injury

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears News: Keenan Allen Ruled Out for Week 3 vs Colts The Chicago Bears have ruled out wide receiver Keenan Allen for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Bears' Keenan Allen out vs. Colts; Rome Odunze in line to play Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the host Indianapolis Colts due to a heel injury.The n...

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out for Week 3 Allen (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Allen hasn't practiced at all since aggravating his heel injury during a Week 1 win over the Titans. He'll now miss a second straight game, whereas fellow Bears wideout Rome Odunze (knee) avoids an injury designation after upgrading to full practice participation Friday.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Thursday Allen (heel) didn't participate in practice Thursday.

Impact Allen was listed with a heel injury during Week 1 prep but still suited up in the Bears' season-opening win against the Titans, turning 11 targets into four catches for 29 yards. Since then, he hasn't logged any practice reps and also didn't play Week 2 at Houston. As such, Allen may need to mix into drills Friday to give him a chance to be available Sunday in Indianapolis.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bears' Matt Eberflus provides unfortunate injury update on WR Keenan Allen The wide receiver didn’t play in Week 2 and hasn’t practiced this week.

SEPTEMBER 19 • SACBEE.COM

Won't practice Wednesday Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Allen (heel) will not participate in practice, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Allen missed all three of Chicago's official practice sessions last week, missing Chicago's loss to the Texans as a result. Eberflus said the team is "trying to get [Allen] back on the grass as soon as we can," but at this point it's unclear when a realistic target for the veteran wideout to resume handling practice reps will be. If Allen is unable to play Sunday versus Indianapolis, all of DeAndre Carter, Tyler Scott and Collin Johnson will once again be candidates to see increased roles behind No. 1 wideout DJ Moore and rookie first-round pick Rome Odunze.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers success in running game gives time for inexperienced passing game to get up to speed

During his first four years in the NFL, Justin Herbert had 13 games where he had at least 47 pass attempts

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keenan Allen out, Rome Odunze in for Bears vs. Texans Chicago Bears receiver Keenan Allen is one of the team’s inactives and will miss Sunday night’s road game against the Houston Texans.Fellow...

SEPTEMBER 16 • THESTATE.COM

Bears WR Allen out, but Odunze to play against Texans on Sunday night

Chicago receiver Keenan Allen was inactive for Sunday night’s game against the Houston Texans, but the Bears will have rookie receiver Rome Odunze, who has been dealing with a knee...

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS