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Bears Place T.J. Edwards, Ozzy Trapilo on IR as Braxton Jones Returns and Jalen Reeves-Maybin Is Promoted

The roster shuffle positions veteran reinforcements for Chicago ahead of hosting the Rams in the Divisional Round.

Overview

  • Chicago announced Tuesday that Edwards and Trapilo were moved to injured reserve, ending their seasons after injuries in the Wild Card win.
  • Edwards sustained a fractured fibula in the Packers game, a reported injury that rules him out for the remainder of the postseason.
  • Left tackle Braxton Jones was activated from injured reserve and brings extensive experience with 44 starts since 2022 after missing time with a knee injury.
  • Jalen Reeves-Maybin was signed to the active roster, adding a nine-year veteran who earned 2023 AP second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors on special teams.
  • Linebacker Nephi Sewell joined the practice squad as Chicago readies for Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. ET Divisional Round matchup against the Rams.