Overview
- The Chicago Bears activated linebacker Noah Sewell from Reserve/PUP and elevated running back Zavier Scott from the practice squad for Sunday’s game, with Sewell expected to play a limited role and Scott added as immediate backfield depth.
- Cornerback Kyler Gordon (calf) and defensive lineman Shemar Turner (knee) were downgraded to out, and Gordon was not activated despite practicing this week, reflecting the staff’s conservative approach to bringing players back.
- Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said players coming off PUP should not be expected to handle full snap loads right away, which helps explain activating Sewell for special teams rather than a starting defensive role.
- Scott’s elevation is a standard gameday move that will automatically revert him to the practice squad after the game, and it also helps cover the absence of Kyle Monangai, who will miss the contest with turf toe.
- Sewell has 35 career games and recorded a career‑high 54 tackles in 2025, and his activation plus Scott’s temporary role change reassures short‑term depth while the Bears continue evaluating recoveries and conditioning for fuller playing time.