TRAVIS HOMER NEWS

Out for Week 18 finale Homer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Homer hasn't played since Week 15 and will finish the season with six carries for 23 yards and three catches for 11 yards on offense. As a special teams contributor, Homer logged six tackles (three solo) and returned one kickoff for 29 yards. His two-year, $4 million deal is scheduled to expire in March, and Homer is slated to hit free agency as a 26-year-old.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Packers look to finish regular season by beating the Bears for 12th straight time

The Green Bay Packers will tune up for the playoffs by trying to beat the Chicago Bears for a 12th straight time Sunday

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNP on Thursday Homer (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Homer has missed the Bears' last two games due to a hamstring injury, and his consecutive DNPs to open the week doesn't bode well for his chances of playing in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers. Darrynton Evans would continue to serve as Chicago's No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson if Homer isn't cleared to play in Week 18.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice to open Week 18 Homer (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact A hamstring injury has kept Homer sidelined for both of Chicago's past two games. The veteran running back didn't practice at all last week, and his non-participation to begin this week could be an ominous sign for his chance of returning for the Bears' season finale Sunday against Green Bay. Darrynton Evans could get a bit more work Week 18 if Homer misses another contest.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks place running back Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve

The Seattle Seahawks placed running back Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve prior to their game against the Chicago Bears because of an ankle injury

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Thursday Homer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Chicago's matchup versus the Seahawks on Thursday.

Impact Homer is set to miss his second straight matchup due to a hamstring injury after having sat out the team's Week 16 loss versus the Lions. In his absence, Darrynton Evans will serve as the team's No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed DNP in walkthrough Tuesday Homer (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant in a practice walkthrough Tuesday.

Impact The Bears have held a walkthrough each of the first two days of the week, and Homer has been estimated as a DNP both times. The veteran running back was injured during practice last Friday and missed Sunday's matchup against Detroit. If he's held out of action again Thursday versus Seattle, Darrynton Evans could again work as Chicago's No. 3 running back, though Evans didn't see any offensive snaps in that role Sunday despite Homer's absence.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP on Monday Homer (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact Homer was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Lions and doesn't appear to be making much progress ahead of Thursday night's game against the Seahawks. Homer doesn't factor into the Bears' offense much and has mostly played special teams in 2024.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP on Monday Homer (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact Homer was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Lions and doesn't appear to be making much progress ahead of Thursday night's game against the Seahawks. Homer doesn't factor into the Bears' offense much and has mostly played special teams in 2024.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Homer (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's contest against the Lions.

Impact No surprise here, as Homer was given a doubtful designation after getting injured at Friday's practice. His absence figures to primarily be felt on special teams.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 16 Homer (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Homer was injured in Friday's practice, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He wasn't on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday before getting in a limited session Friday. Roschon Johnson is back from his concussion this week and will help spell D'Andre Swift in the backfield. Homer's likely absence will mostly be felt on special teams.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Light workload in loss Homer rushed three times for six yards in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Homer served as Chicago's No. 2 running back for the second-consecutive game while Roschon Johnson recovers from a concussion. With three touches in each of those games as the backup to D'Andre Swift, Homer will have limited fantasy value as long as he retains his current role.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for MNF Homer (head) is active for Monday night's game against the Vikings.

Impact D'Andre Swift (groin) is active, and Darrynton Evans was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's game. With Roschon Johnson (concussion) inactive, Homer should still mainly be used on special teams after he played just seven offensive snaps last week in San Francisco in the same scenario.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Sunday Homer is available and will suit up for Monday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Considering that D'Andre Swift (groin) is questionable for Monday and Roschon Johnson (concussion) is out, Homer could be in line for a bigger role out of the Bears' backfield. The six-year veteran has appeared in nine games this season, tallying three carries for 16 yards and three catches (on three targets) for 11 yards.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full again Friday Homer (head) practiced fully again Friday.

Impact D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (groin) have missed practice each of the last two days, leaving Homer as the lone healthy running back on the 53-man roster. Royce Freeman and Darrynton Evans would be candidates to be called up from the practice squad for Monday night's game against the Vikings if Swift or Johnson can't play.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Homer (head) is listed as a full participant in Thursday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Homer was forced off the field during Sunday's loss to the 49ers due to a head injury, but it appears he's now fully recovered. With D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) both listed as non-participants Thursday, Homer's availability as a backfield depth option may be key heading into Monday's divisional road matchup against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Latest loss shows issues go beyond coach as Bears' skid hits 7 in first game under Thomas Brown

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DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers beat the Bears 38-13 to spoil Thomas Brown's coaching debut

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DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits game due to head injury Homer (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Homer suffered the injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game, and up to that point he had caught all three of his targets for 11 yards. He entered the game as the Bears' No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift due to Roschon Johnson (concussion) being inactive. While Homer is sidelined, Darrynton Evans will have the opportunity to serve as the backup running back behind Swift.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could step up with other RBs hurt Homer could take on a larger role Sunday against the 49ers, as D'Andre Swift (quad) is listed as questionable while Roschon Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out.

Impact Even if Swift suits up, Homer would be in line to step into a larger change-of-pace role, though the Bears could also call up Darrynton Evans from the practice squad. Most of Homer's usage will likely come in passing situations, as his career rushing (469) and receiving yards (464) totals are nearly identical.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Will return from four-game absence Homer (finger) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Homer missed the Bears' last four games after undergoing surgery on his finger. He ended the week with consecutive full practices and was activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest. With Khalil Herbert (coach's decision) a healthy scratch, Homer will serve as the Bears' No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Bears activated Homer (finger) from injured reserve Saturday, ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Commanders, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Homer remains questionable to suit up Week 8, but he's coming off logged back-to-back full practices and appears to be trending in the right direction. If cleared to suit up versus Washington, Homer will figure to handle a depth role in a backfield that already includes D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Week 8 Homer (finger) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

Impact Homer has now logged back-to-back full sessions to end the Bears' week of practice, suggesting he could return in Week 8. However, the 26-year-old running back must still be activated to Chicago's active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If Homer isn't activated, expect the Bears' RB room to consist of D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices without limitations Homer (finger) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact Homer's 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and his ability to practice without restrictions Thursday indicates that the 2019 sixth-round pick could be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders. Homer logged three carries for 16 yards across the first two games of the regular season before undergoing surgery on his finger.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE