Overview
- All four of Chicago’s leading wideouts — Rome Odunze (heel), DJ Moore (hip/groin), Olamide Zaccheaus (knee) and Luther Burden III (concussion) — were listed as did not practice on Wednesday.
- Head coach Ben Johnson said Burden must clear the NFL’s five-step return-to-play protocol, while Zaccheaus entered the week listed as day-to-day.
- If depth is needed, the Bears could lean on Devin Duvernay and Jahdae Walker and may consider practice-squad elevations such as Miles Boykin, Maurice Alexander or JP Richardson.
- Running back D’Andre Swift (groin) did not practice but has been playing through the issue and is expected to be available barring an unforeseen setback.
- Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was limited with a shoulder injury as Chicago navigates secondary injuries, while tight end Cole Kmet returned as a limited participant.