Update on injury status ahead of Sunday’s game
The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears issued their Thursday injury report updates ahead of their matchup on Sunday. Here they are:
Chicago Bears
- OT Kiran Amegadjie, Calf, Did not practice (DNP)
- OT Ryan Bates, Concussion, DNP
- S Elijah Hicks, Ankle, DNP
- RB D’Andre Swift, Groin, LP
- LG Teven Jenkins, Ankle, FP
- TE Marcedes Lewis, NIR- Rest day, DNP
Two upgrades for the Bears today- D’Andre Swift and Teven Jenkins.
Swift did not practice yesterday, so his being limited today is encouraging, but whether he’s able to have a full practice tomorrow or not could be more determinative of his status on Sunday. Jenkins being upgraded to full participant today leaves little doubt he’ll play on Sunday.
Elijah Hicks did not practice again today for the Bears, so his status looks more doubtful. If he can’t go, it could be Jonathan Owens who replaces him. He hasn’t played much for the Bears this season but started for the Packers last season with average PFF grades.
Minnesota Vikings
- TE Josh Oliver, Ankle, DNP
- DT Jonathan Bullard, Toe, Full participant
- QB Sam Darnold, Foot, Full participant
- RB Aaron Jones, Ribs, Full participant
- OLB Gabe Murphy, Knee, Full participant
- TE Nick Muse, Hand, Full participant
Josh Oliver did not practice again today, which isn’t a good sign for his availability on Sunday. My guess is that if it’s close they may err on the side of caution with his sprained ankle so he doesn’t aggravate it.
Everyone else who wasn’t a full participant yesterday was upgraded to full participant today, so it looks like Josh Oliver is the only question mark for the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field.
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