Right guard Jonah Jackson got a small bit of positive news on the Bears’ injury report today, upgraded to a limited practice participant. He’d been completely sidelined Monday with a hip issue, so seeing him back on the field, even in a walkthrough, is a welcome sight.
Every Step Matters When You’re Hurting
Jackson’s hip is clearly a thing, especially since he played 50 out of 77 offensive snaps in their Week 6 win against the Falcons while apparently battling it. Now, with a Thursday night game against the Patriots looming, every bit of health for the O-line is HUGE. They gotta protect the QB, you know? A limited designation is better than nothing, but it definitely keeps you wondering how truly ready he’ll be for a short-week game.
Still a Laundry List of Issues
But don’t get it twisted, it’s not all sunshine and daisies for the Bears. Three other key guys are still stuck in “non-participant” territory for the second straight day. That’s running back Kyle Monangai battling a toe and thumb issue, and linebackers T.J. Edwards (hamstring) and Jack Sanborn (concussion) out cold. Having those guys sidelined, especially the LBs, is a tough pill to swallow for any defense. On the brighter side, Keyshaun Elliott (quad) and Tyrique Stevenson (hip) are still full go in practice.
All eyes are gonna be on that injury report coming out Wednesday afternoon, because the Bears need every single healthy body they can get for that short-week showdown with the Patriots on Thursday. Will Jackson be a full go? Will any of those other three key guys miraculously get cleared? It’s gonna be a tense wait for Bears fans.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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