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Bears Place Rookie Shemar Turner on Season-Ending IR After ACL Tear, Activate DE Austin Booker

Chicago enters Week 9 with defensive depth strained by Dominique Robinson’s high‑ankle sprain, with Luther Burden in concussion protocol.

Overview

  • The team confirmed Turner tore his ACL in Week 8 and placed the 2025 second‑round pick on injured reserve, ending his rookie season.
  • Chicago activated second‑year defensive end Austin Booker from injured reserve to bolster the rotation after his preseason knee injury.
  • Turner, 22, appeared in five games with roughly 24% of defensive snaps, totaling six tackles and flashing at defensive end after a midseason position shift.
  • Defensive end Dominique Robinson is expected to miss a few weeks with a high‑ankle sprain, further thinning the edge depth.
  • Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden entered the concussion protocol following the 30-16 loss to the Ravens, leaving his Week 9 status uncertain.