MARQUISE GOODWIN NEWS

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Two receptions in loss Goodwin caught two passes for 13 yards in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 21 receptions for 313 yards and a touchdown.

Impact When the Bears were dealing with injuries at wide receiver, Goodwin had a two-game stretch in which he totaled 104 yards and a touchdown, but otherwise, he averaged less than 20 yards per game over the rest of the campaign. In each year since 2017, he's failed to post 400 receiving yards, and the 31-year-old will likely remain a rotational player going forward. It's unlikely he'll be a consistent fantasy option unless his situation changes drastically. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to record reception Goodwin was targeted twice but posted no statistics in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Goodwin has caught just two passes over the last three games, and he'll likely have very few opportunities to produce in Week 18 against the Vikings.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 17 Goodwin (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Goodwin was added to the Week 17 injury report after he failed to practice Thursday due to the illness, but his return to the field Friday as a full participant clears the way for him to suit up Sunday. The wideout made his return from a three-game absence due to a foot injury in last week's win over Seattle, playing 22 snaps on offense (32 percent) and finishing with two catches for 23 yards on two targets. He could see a slight bump in his snap count Sunday now that the foot injury is further in the rear-view mirror.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Goodwin didn't participate in Thursday's practice session due to an illness.

Impact Goodwin returned from a foot injury in Sunday's Week 16 matchup against Seattle and hauled in both of his targets for 23 yards. He fully participated in practice Wednesday but was unable to take the field Thursday. His participation in Friday's practice session could help reveal his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minor role in return Goodwin caught two passes for 23 yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact With Darnell Mooney and David Montgomery seeing more than half of Nick Foles' passing attempts, there was very little left to go around, and Goodwin was one of five Bears to see two or three targets. With four or fewer targets in all but one game he's played this season, he'll have the potential for a low-floor scoring performance in Week 17 against the Giants.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Goodwin (foot) is listed as active Sunday at Seattle, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Goodwin set himself up for his first game action since Week 12 with back-to-back full practices to end the week. Now that it's official, he'll be a part of a receiving corps without Allen Robinson (COVID-19) and Jakeem Grant (concussion). Expect Darnell Mooney, Goodwin and Damiere Byrd to handle most of the WR reps for the Bears in Week 16.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday's game Goodwin (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Seattle.

Impact Goodwin last played Week 12 at Detroit, but he practiced in full Thursday and Friday this week. That seems to give him a good chance of making his return to the field to face the Seahawks on Sunday. It's unclear if Allen Robinson will be able to move off the reserve/COVID-19 list in time for that contest, so Goodwin could be a big part of the passing game if he is indeed able to suit up.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in full practice Thursday Goodwin (foot) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact After handling every practice rep for the first time since sustaining a foot injury in a Thanksgiving Day win at Detroit, Goodwin is poised to put an end to a three-game absence. The Bears' top WR Allen Robinson (undisclosed) remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, so Goodwin could be in line for a bigger snap share Sunday at Seattle if the former is unable to clear league protocols. Currently, Darnell Mooney and Damiere Byrd are the only other healthy wide receivers on the active roster.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at walkthrough Goodwin (foot) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Impact This marks the second time Goodwin has been listed as limited on a Bears practice report since picking up a foot injury during a Thanksgiving Day win at Detroit. It's unclear if he's closing in on ending a three-game absence, but his activity on the field Thursday and Friday may provide some insight into his potential to return Sunday in Seattle.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another absence Monday Goodwin (foot) is inactive for Monday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Goodwin has practiced just one time since injuring his foot on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit and will miss his third contest in a row as a result. With Goodwin sidelined again and Allen Robinson (undisclosed) not eligible to play due to residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Darnell Mooney, Damiere Byrd, Jakeem Grant, Dazz Newsome and Nsimba Webster will serve as the Bears' wide receivers Monday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful Goodwin (foot) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Lions.

Impact Goodwin hasn't practiced all week so this isn't exactly a surprise. Expect Jakeem Grant and Damiere Byrd to see a healthier workload in the event Allen Robinson is unable to return off the reserve/COVID-19 list in time for Monday's game.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice again Goodwin (foot) didn't participate in Friday's practice.

Impact With two absences from practice to begin Week 15 prep, Goodwin will likely need to get back on the field in some fashion Saturday to have a realistic shot at playing Monday against the Vikings. While Goodwin has been out the past two games, Jakeem Grant and Damiere Byrd have both been able to pick up extra reps at receiver alongside Darnell Mooney and Allen Robinson (reserve/COVID-19 list).

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's walkthrough Goodwin (foot) was absent from Thursday's walkthrough ahead of the Bears' Monday Night Football matchup with the Vikings.

Impact The wide receiver may have been held out of the walkthrough out of an abundance of caution as Allen Robinson (undisclosed) was put on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday as well as Jakeem Grant (illness) not available. After missing the last two games with the foot injury, Goodwin still has two more practices to prove his health before the team's contest versus the Vikings on Monday.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful for game in Green Bay Goodwin (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Barring an unexpected improvement with his foot injury, Goodwin will sit out for a second consecutive game. He was unable to practice in any capacity Thursday or Friday after getting in a limited session Wednesday. On a positive note for Chicago's receiving corps, fellow wideout Allen Robinson (hamstring) is good to go after a full practice Friday.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Goodwin (foot) was absent from Thursday's practice.

Impact The wide receiver was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice prior to taking a step back Thursday, putting his availability for Week 14 in question. Goodwin has only practiced once since suffering the foot injury on Thanksgiving, and if he is forced to miss a second straight contest Sunday, Damiere Byrd and Jakeem Grant will once again step into larger roles.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Goodwin (foot) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Goodwin practiced for the first time since suffering a foot injury in the Bears' Thanksgiving Day win over the Lions. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Allen Robinson (hamstring) also returned to practice as a limited participant. The returns of both players to the field is positive news for the Bears, who could have all three of their top wideouts available Sunday against the Packers. Top quarterback Justin Fields (ribs) is also poised to make his return after missing the last two games.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 13 Goodwin (foot/ribs) won't play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Goodwin was unable to practice at all throughout the week, culminating in the veteran wide receiver's first absence of the season. With Allen Robinson (hamstring) doubtful, the Bears will be down to Darnell Mooney, Damiere Byrd and Jakeem Grant at wide receiver against Arizona unless Robinson suits up or the team elevates somebody from the practice squad.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Thursday Goodwin (foot/ribs) was held out of practice Thursday.

Impact This marks Goodwin's second absence in a row to kick off Week 13 prep, the result of a pair of injuries. He joined Allen Robinson (hamstring) as non-participants, leaving Darnell Mooney as the healthiest of the Bears' top three wide receivers. Friday's practice report could clarify the state of Chicago's receiving corps heading into the weekend.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out first Week 13 practice Goodwin didn't practice Wednesday due to injuries to his ribs and foot.

Impact Goodwin's early exit in the Bears' Thanksgiving Day victory over Detroit was initially attributed only to the foot injury, but he appears to be nursing an additional health concern as well. Even with a longer turnaround between games, Goodwin wasn't able to make enough progress to get on the field for the Bears' first official Week 13 practice. He'll have two more opportunities to raise his participation level before Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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