Overview

• The Bears ruled out cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon along with linebacker T.J. Edwards for the season opener at Soldier Field.
• The Vikings listed safety Harrison Smith and left tackle Christian Darrisaw as inactives for the matchup in Chicago.
• Chicago elevated linebacker Carl Jones Jr. and defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon from the practice squad, while Minnesota elevated wide receiver Tim Jones.
• Johnson missed training camp with a groin injury, and both Gordon and Edwards had hamstring issues, according to prior team-reported injury statuses.
• Minnesota said Smith did not travel due to illness and Darrisaw is still returning from last season’s torn ACL; additional inactives included Bears QB Case Keenum, RB Roschon Johnson, OL Kiran Amegadjie and DT Shemar Turner, plus Vikings QB Max Brosmer, RB Zavier Scott, G Joe Huber and DE Elijah Williams.