The Bears’ final injury report of the week was released on Friday, and it paints a worrying picture for the middle of the Chicago defense.
The Bears’ top three inside linebackers, Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, and Noah Sewell, were all ruled out for Sunday’s tilt against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
That leaves fifth-year Amen Ogbongbemiga (one total tackle this season), fourth-year D’Marco Jackson (11 total tackles), and rookie fourth-rounder Ruben Hyppolite II (four total tackles) as the remaining
linebackers on the depth chart. Neither of the three linebackers have started a game this season.
Chicago could also elevate practice squad linebackers Carl Jones Jr. or Jalen Reeves-Maybin for Sunday’s game.
Entering Week 12, the Bears have the NFL’s 10th-worst defense in passing yards per game and eighth-worst in rushing.
Edmunds had been enjoying a productive year with 89 total tackles so far, also tying a career-high with four interceptions.
However, the Bears have some possible good news in the report, with top cornerbacks Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson, who are currently on injured reserve, listed as questionable after participating in full on Friday. Getting either back would be a boost for the Bears secondary.
You can view the full Bears’ Friday game status report below:
Game Status
No. 9 DB Jaquan Brisker (Shoulder) – Questionable
No. 49 LB Tremaine Edmunds (Groin) – Out
No. 53 LB T.J. Edwards (Hand/Hamstring) – Out
No. 44 LB Noah Sewell (Elbow) – Out
* No. 6 DB Kyler Gordon (Calf) – Questionable
No. 21 RB Travis Homer (Hamstring/Knee) – Out
* No. 1 DB Jaylon Johnson (Groin) – Questionable
No. 23 RB Roschon Johnson (Thumb) – Out
No. 79 OL Theo Benedet (Quad) – Questionable
