The Chicago Bears are back on prime time this week, hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. The Bears are vying for their fourth straight win, while the Bucs are seeking their third in a row.
The injury lists are out for both teams, and the Bears got some good news today, as starting left tackle Theo Benedet (shoulder), defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (groin), and linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) practiced in full and have no injury designation.
More good news for the Bears as running
back Kyle Monangi (toe/thumb), who has missed four consecutive games, was a limited participant at today’s practice. It’s still unlikely he plays as it’s his first work in a month, but he is listed as questionable. Also questionable for the Bears is cornerback 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 took another hit 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, look for Salvon Ahmed to be elevated from 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 fully participated in practice the last two days.
And that’s it for the Bucs list.
Left tackle Tristan Wirfs (toe), who missed Thursday and was limited today, is off the report and will play.
