TASHAUN GIPSON SR. NEWS

Doesn't practice Thursday Gipson (hip) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Gipson was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice but was unable to take the field Thursday. If he's unavailable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Deandre Houston-Carson will likely take on a starting role.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tashaun Gipson Sr. on winning big games: 'It's just a morale booster' 'Press Conference Safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. speaks with the media Tuesday at Halas Hall.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Notches sack Gipson recorded a sack and three tackles in the Bears' 20-9 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact This was Gipson's first action since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 2, and he's collected exactly three tackles in each game he's played this year. His lack of solid tackle numbers make him a low-floor IDP option.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to go against Raiders Gipson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Gipson returns from a two-game absence and practiced in full for the entire week. He'll return to his role as the team's top strong safety. In two contests prior to being sidelined, Gipson recorded six tackles.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable The Bears have listed Gipson (hamstring) as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.

Impact Gipson was sidelined for the Bears' previous two games. He was a full participant at practice all week, which indicates his questionable designation may be more of a formality. Still, the team will likely wait until pregame warmups to see how he is feeling before officially giving him the green light to return.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Wednesday Gipson (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Gipson missed the past two games with the hamstring injury but was able to practice Wednesday with no limitations. The veteran safety appears on track to be back on the field for the Bears this weekend.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Nagy makes Justin Fields No. 1 Bears quarterback

After resisting the move in the past Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy has made Justin Fields his first-string quarterback going forward and has moved Andy Dalton into the backup role

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful for Week 4 Gipson (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Gipson didn't suit up in Week 3 due to this injury, and he's expected to remain sidelined after being unavailable for all three of Chicago's practices throughout the week. Deon Bush will continue to fill in if Gipson sits.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears waiting until game time to announce QB against Lions

The Chicago Bears will wait until game time to announce their starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against Detroit, choosing between Andy Dalton and rookie Justin Fields

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't play Sunday Gipson (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's contest against the Browns, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official website reports.

Impact Gipson didn't practice Thursday or Friday, so him being unavailable Sunday is no surprise. Deon Bush got the start opposite of Eddie Jackson as both safeties played all 81 defensive snaps during the loss. Gipson will likely need to log at least one full practice if he wants to suit up in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After solid opener, Bengals look to keep going against Bears

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will try to build on a promising season-opening win while the Chicago Bears hope to bounce back from a dismal loss when the two teams meet at...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For Bears, Dalton-Fields debate continues after loss to Rams

The debate continues in Chicago over whether Andy Dalton or Justin Fields should be the Bears’ starting quarterback

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to go for Week 1 Gipson (back) is active for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Rams.

Impact Gipson will be ready to go for the season-opening game despite only managing limited practices throughout the week. His presence should be a big help to the Bears' defense as it looks to contain the Rams' strong receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for SNF Gipson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Gipson missed practice altogether Wednesday but managed to log limited sessions Thursday and Friday. His inability to register a full practice at any point this week suggests the starting safety is in jeopardy of missing the season opener, and a final verdict on Gipson's availability may not come down until shortly before the teams kick off on Sunday Night Football.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Time to be concerned after Bears' D 'laid an egg' That’s not the start that the Bears’ aging defensive starters or first-time defensive coordinator Sean Desai needed.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

Dalton dealing with hype surrounding Bears QB Fields

Fan reaction to Justin Fields' debut with the Chicago Bears has been overwhelming but it can lead to a bit of an uncomfortable situation for the entire team because coach Matt Nagy...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practicing Monday Gipson (groin) will resume practicing Monday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Gipson missed Saturday's exhibition matchup against the Dolphins due to a groin injury, but the issue won't keep him sidelined any longer. The veteran figures to start at strong safety this season, so the Bears have been cautious with regard to his health.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not suited up Saturday Gipson (groin) will be held out of Saturday's preseason opener against the Dolphins, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Gipson has been nursing a groin injury so far during training camp, so the Bears will continue to exercise caution with him. He projects to start at strong safety for the team in the upcoming season.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Jackson, Elijah Wilkinson make timely return to Bears

Injuries have hit the Chicago Bears hard throughout the early part of training camp, but as they begin the third week of practices getting starting safety Eddie Jackson and tackle...

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured during warmups Gipson suffered a groin injury during warmups Monday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Gipson didn't return to practice after warmups concluded. The veteran safety has more than enough experience to make up for missing a portion of training camp, so the Bears may take a cautious approach and hold him out of on-field activities until there's no chance of worsening his injury.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears re-sign safety Tashaun Gipson to 1-year contract

The Chicago Bears have re-signed veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to a one-year contract

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Tashaun Gipson signed, are Chicago Bears done adding S The Chicago Bears re-signed Tashaun Gipson to a one-year deal. This is not the biggest surprise after Gipson had a strong season next to Edd...

APRIL 19, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

S Tashaun Gipson returning to the Bears on a one-year deal The Bears are bringing back safety Tashaun Gipson on a one-year deal, where he’ll rejoin Eddie Jackson in Chicago’s defensive backfield.

APRIL 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Bears to re-sign Tashaun Gipson The Chicago Bears are re-signing safety Tashaun Gipson to a one-year deal per a report from ESPN.

APRIL 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Staying in Chicago Gipson is signing a one-year contract with the Bears, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gipson has started 11 or more games in eight straight seasons, playing for the Browns, Jaguars, Texans and Bears in that time. After switching teams the past two offseasons, Gipson will stick around in Chicago another year, hoping to make 16 starts again. He finished last season with 66 tackles (48 solo), seven pass defenses and two interceptions, playing 98.4 percent of defensive snaps for the Bears.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE