RYAN BATES NEWS

Feeling good again General Manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday that Bates (concussion) is feeling back to himself, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bates missed Chicago's last seven games of the campaign because of a concussion he suffered in Week 11 versus the Packers, but it appears he should be ready for team activities come the offseason. He'll compete for a starting job on the interior of the Bears' offensive line in 2025.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears lose 2 more offensive linemen during a 34-17 loss to the Detroit Lions

Braxton Jones was surrounded by his teammates as he was loaded into a cart

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR The Bears placed Bates (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bates had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, and now this move knocks him out for the remainder of the regular season. Acquired from the Bills for a fifth-round pick in March, Bates ended up appearing in three games for Chicago this season, spending Weeks 2-9 on injured reserve with shoulder and elbow issues and now missing the final seven games of the year with a concussion. Bates is signed through 2025 and is due a $3.4 million salary next season. He won't be a lock to make the team at that number coming off an injury-ruined campaign.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears' Ryan Bates ruled out against Lions; 4 questionable to play Among those questionable to play is cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Missing another game Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's outing against the Lions.

Impact Bates will miss his fifth straight outing after going down with a concussion in Week 11 versus the Packers. Teven Jenkins should get the start at left guard yet again for the Bears.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

QB Caleb Williams copes with slow-starting offense as Bears losing streak hits 8 games

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams continues to take a beating and the offense keeps sputtering to start games, as their losing streak has hit eight games with the rookie pas...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings win 7th straight with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

The Vikings moved into a tie for first place in the NFC North by beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for their seventh consecutive victory.

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

Aaron Jones and Cam Akers had touchdown runs in the second half to complement a smothering performance by the Minnesota defense, and the Vikings moved into a tie for first place in...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings hold CB Gilmore out again with hamstring injury as Bears clear RB Swift to play

Minnesota cornerback Stephon Gilmore was held out for the second straight game with a hamstring injury when the Vikings hosted the Chicago Bears

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sidelined again Week 15 Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Minnesota.

Impact Bates will miss his fourth straight contest while attempting to move past a concussion he suffered Week 12 against Green Bay. Teven Jenkins will likely continue to start at left guard for Chicago.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams insists he still has faith in general manager Ryan Poles

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams insisted he hasn’t lost faith in general manager Ryan Poles

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remaining sidelined for Week 14 Bates (concussion) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Francisco.

Impact Bates was diagnosed with a concussion during the Bears' Week 11 loss to the Packers, and he will miss a third straight game as a result. The fact he hasn't returned to practice since the diagnosis indicates that Bates has not been able to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocols, which makes a return for Week 15 against the Vikings an uphill battle. Teven Jenkins will continue to start at left guard for the Bears in Bates' absence.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he's focused on task at hand and not what his future holds

Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on the job at hand and not the one he might have down the line

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again for Week 13 Bates (concussion) is out for Thursday's game against the Lions.

Impact Bates has played in just three games this season due to shoulder issues and a concussion he suffered in Week 11 against the Packers. Teven Jenkins has been starting at left guard for the Bears.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 12 Bates (concussion) won't play against Minnesota on Sunday.

Impact Bates suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to Green Bay and hasn't been able to practice this week. The Bears have a quick turnaround after Week 12 with a Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit, and Bates will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol by then in order to be able to suit up in Week 13. Tevin Jenkins is likely to start at left guard until Bates is able to return.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Packers Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Green Bay, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Bates was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit in the head in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Jake Cuhan will remain at left guard for the rest of the contest.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocols Bates (head) has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Bates got the start at left guard Sunday in place of Teven Jenkins (ankle). Jake Curhan will fill in at left guard while Bates is being evaluated for a concussion.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. New England Bates (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Bates was activated off IR on Saturday, and he will be available for Sunday's game, though it's unclear whether he'll start or serve in a backup role on the Bears' offensive line.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Bears activated Bates (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bates is questionable to play Sunday against the Patriots, but he's trending towards suiting up after being a full practice participant all week. It's unclear whether he'll start or provide depth for Chicago's offensive line should he play.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on field Bates (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Bates now has a 21-day window to practice with the team before needing to be placed on the active roster. Although the Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, the Penn State product was listed as a limited participant for the session.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bears place G Ryan Bates (shoulder/elbow) on injured reserve The Chicago Bears placed right guard Ryan Bates on the injured list on Saturday because of shoulder and elbow issues.He will miss at least t...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Bears place G Ryan Bates (shoulder/elbow) on injured reserve The Chicago Bears placed right guard Ryan Bates on the injured list on Saturday because of shoulder and elbow issues.He will miss at least t...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bears place G Ryan Bates (shoulder/elbow) on injured reserve The Chicago Bears placed right guard Ryan Bates on the injured list on Saturday because of shoulder and elbow issues.He will miss at least t...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Placed on injured reserve The Bears placed Bates (shoulder/elbow) on IR on Saturday.

Impact Bates' spot on the active roster will be taken by offensive lineman Scott Daly. With Bates out at least the next four games, Nate Davis will have to take over at RG in a full time role, beginning Sunday night versus the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Bates (shoulder/elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Texans.

Impact Bates played 38 offensive snaps in the Week 1 win over the Titans, rotating playing time with starting right guard Nate Davis, who was in for 18 plays. Davis should get the nod in that spot versus Houston.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE