Windy City Gridiron
As the Chicago Bears prepare for their 10th game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, we are starting to get the first official team injury reports for week 11.
It’s another long list this week on Wednesday, with eight Bears being listed as DNP (did not practice). That includes: DB Kevin Byard III (rest), DB Jaquan Brisker (back), LB T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), DL Grady Jarrett (rest), WR DJ Moore (shoulder), WR Rome Odunze (ankle), DB Tyrique Stevenson (shoulder), and WR Jahdae Walker (concussion).
Three more Bears were listed as “limited.” That includes: TE Cole Kmet (back), DL Dominque Robinson (ankle), and RB D’Andre Swift (hip).
DB Josh Blackwell (concussion) and LB Ruben Hyppolite II (knee) were full participants.
The Vikings had a fairly lengthy report too, although only one player carried the DNP designation (LB Jonathan Greenard, shoulder).
Listed as “limited” were OL Will Fries (calf), RB Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder/toe), OL Ryan Kelly (concussion), QB J.J. “Nine” McCarthy (right hand), DB Joshua Metellus (foot), TE Josh Oliver (foot), OL Justin Skule (shoulder), DB Harrison Smith (rest), and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck).
The Bears take on the Vikings this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game takes place at 12:00 p.m. (Chicago time).
