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Bears Rule Rookie CB Zah Frazier Out for 2025 on Non‑Football Injury List

The team attributes the move to a pre‑existing personal matter with plans for meetings, strength work and medical care to prepare him for 2026.

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Overview

  • General manager Ryan Poles said the issue was identified as something that occurred before Frazier joined Chicago.
  • Placed on the reserve/NFI list, Frazier will miss the season while staying engaged in meetings, the weight room and with the medical staff.
  • Frazier last practiced during rookie minicamp in May and did not take part in training camp, though he was seen on Aug. 20 riding a golf cart with team personnel.
  • Chicago activated Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson to the 53‑man roster after a leg injury, and the team is pushing for his Week 1 availability.
  • The secondary has been reshaped, with Terell Smith on injured reserve and six cornerbacks kept on the initial 53‑man roster, while Frazier remains a long, fast developmental prospect from UTSA.