Overview

• Quinn said the team is optimistic about McLaurin’s Week 6 availability, with a clearer determination expected later this week.
• McLaurin has missed the past two games after suffering a quadriceps injury in Week 3.
• The coach noted the extra day before Monday Night Football helps his chances of being cleared to return.
• In his absence, Jayden Daniels has leaned on Deebo Samuel, with Luke McCaffrey, Jacory Croskey‑Merritt and Jaylin Lane contributing.
• Quinn said Noah Brown and Sam Cosmi are trending in the right direction, and the Bears rank 28th in points allowed and are without corner Jaylon Johnson.