The Chicago Bears return to prime time this week, hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. The Bears are fighting for their fourth straight victory, while the Bucs are looking for their third straight.
Injury lists are released for both teams, and the Bears received some good news today, as starting left tackle Theo Benedet (shoulder), defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (groin) and linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) practiced fully and have no injury designations.
More good news for the Bears as running back Kyle Monangi (toe/thumb), who has missed four straight games, was a limited participant in today’s practice. He’s still unlikely to play since it’s his first work in a month, but he’s listed as doubtful. Also questionable for the Bears are cornerback Malik Muhammad, who was limited all week with a toe injury, and corner Tyrique Stevenson, who was limited today with a new issue.
Chicago’s running back room suffered another blow earlier this week when they placed Zavier Scott on injured reserve. With only D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson healthy on the 53-man roster, expect Salvon Ahmed to be elevated to the practice squad for the game.
The Buccaneers will be without starting outside linebacker YaYa Diaby (knee), who has 3 sacks this year. Wideout Emeka Egbuka is questionable with a foot issue, but he participated fully in practice the last two days.
And that’s it for the Bucs roster.
Left tackle Tristan Wirfs (toe), who missed Thursday and was limited today, is off the report and will play.
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