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Bears Open Austin Booker’s Return Window Ahead of Monday Night

The move starts a 21-day evaluation that could lead to a Saturday activation for the prime-time game.

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Bears defensive end Austin Booker works out July 23, 2025, during the first practice of training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Chicago designated defensive end Austin Booker to return from injured reserve and he participated in a short practice on Tuesday.
  • The team now has 21 days to add Booker to the 53-man roster or keep him on injured reserve.
  • For Booker to be eligible against the Washington Commanders on Monday night, the Bears must activate him by Saturday afternoon.
  • Chicago’s pass rush has lagged, with the Bears tied for the fewest sacks in the league at five through five weeks.
  • Booker led the NFL with four preseason sacks after posting 1.5 as a rookie, and coaches view his health as a potential boost to situational pass-rush packages alongside Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo.