Player Outlook
Like their offense, the Bears defense definitely made some moves this offseason, but this side of the ball leaves something to be desired. The pass rush, which amassed just 20 sacks last season, went unimproved though the spring. If the Bears can't get to the quarterback, they'll eventually struggle, but their talent beyond the D-line may not be to blame. Linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards should shore up the run defense and pass coverage while the secondary, while still young, has promise to improve. The best move is to wait and see if the Bears DST exceeds expectations before putting them on your roster -- by comparison, the Packers DST is a much better late-round dart throw.

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  • Bears' Josh Blackwell: Heads to IR

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    Blackwell (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Blackwell wasn't able practice all week after suffering a hamstring injury during Chicago's Week 3 loss to Kansas City, making it no surprise that he's been placed on IR. The 24-year-old isn't the biggest loss to the Bears' defense, as he's only recorded four total tackles through two appearances this season.
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  • Bears' Josh Blackwell: Won't play vs. Denver

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    Blackwell (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Broncos, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports. Blackwell will sit out of a second game in just three weeks as he continues to deal with a nagging hamstring issue. Rookie fifth-rounder Terell Smith could see a small increase in snaps in Blackwell's absence.
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  • Bears' Jaylon Johnson: To sit out vs. Broncos

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    Johnson (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Denver, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports. Johnson will have to miss at least one full game as he works back from the hamstring injury he sustained in Week 3 at Kansas City. Greg Stroman should see an expanded workload for as long as Johnson remains sidelined.
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  • Bears' Eddie Jackson: Out again for Week 4

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    Jackson (foot) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Denver, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports. Jackson will sit out for the second straight game as he recovers from a foot injury he sustained in Week 2 at Tampa Bay. Elijah Hicks has filled in for him and figures to start again in his stead.
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  • Bears' Tyrique Stevenson: Practices fully Wednesday

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    Stevenson (illness) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Stevenson was dealing with an illness earlier in the week that caused him to miss time during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs but he is now healthy again. The rookie second-rounder has served as a starter through three games this year and has logged 15 tackles (11 solo).
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  • Bears' Josh Blackwell: Not ready to partcipate

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    Blackwell (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Blackwell exited the team's loss to the Chiefs on Sunday with the injury and was unable to return. It appears the Duke product is still working to recover and will now turn his focus to being ready to return to the practice field Thursday.
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  • Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Still dealing with injury

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    Johnson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Johnson exited Sunday's loss to the Chiefs early and did not return. Ideally, the fourth-year pro would take the field at least in a limited fashion Thursday to bolster his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Broncos.
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  • Bears' Eddie Jackson: Remains sidelined

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    Jackson (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports. Jackson hasn't touched the field since suffering the injury in Week 2 and should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Elijah Hicks has since taken over at free safety and likely would again in Week 4 if he remains out.
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  • Bears' Jack Sanborn: Picks off pass

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    Sanborn tallied three tackles and intercepted a pass in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. After being a string IDP option in the latter part of 2022, Sanborn is now a situational player who's averaging less than four tackles per game. In his current role, he's a low upside IDP option.
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  • Bears' T.J. Edwards: Massive performance

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    Edwards tallied 17 stops in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. After notching 12 tackles in Week 1, Edwards has increased his tackle total each week. With the Chicago offense struggling to slow down opposing offenses, Edwards and the defense are playing a lot of snaps. Assuming the team's defensive struggles continue, Edwards will be a elite weekly IDP.
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  • Bears' Josh Blackwell: Questionable to return Sunday

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    Blackwell exited Sunday's contest against the Chiefs with a hamstring injury and is questionable to return. With Tyrique Stevenson also questionable to return with a hamstring injury, Terell Smith will see an ever bigger workload for the rest of Sunday's contest should neither corner return.
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  • Bears' Tyrique Stevenson: Questionable to return

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    Stevenson, who left Sunday's contest against the Chiefs to be checked for a possible concussion, is now questionable to return due to an illness, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. Stevenson recorded two tackles before exiting with a head injury. With Josh Blackwell (hamstring) also questionable to return, expect Terell Smith to take on an increased workload for the remainder of Sunday's game.
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  • Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Won't return Sunday

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    Johnson has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a hamstring injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Johnson recorded two tackles before exiting. The Bears are now down four starters in their secondary, so multiple reserves will have to step up versus Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, who built a huge first-half lead.
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  • Bears' Tyrique Stevenson: Evaluated for concussion

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    Stevenson has exited Sunday's game against the Chiefs and is being evaluated for a concussion. Stevenson will now have to clear the concussion protocol in order to return to the field. Terell Smith and Josh Blackwell should see more snaps in the rookie's absence.
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  • Bears' Khalid Kareem: Heads to IR

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    Kareem (hip), who was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, was placed on the Bears' injured reserve list Saturday, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. Kareem has been unable to see the field for the first two weeks of the season while dealing with a hip injury. He'll now be forced to sit out for the next four games and will be eligible to return in Week 7 against the Raiders on Oct. 22.
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  • Bears' Eddie Jackson: Out for Week 3

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    Jackson (foot) will not travel with the Bears for their Week 3 matchup against the Chiefs, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. Jackson was unable to log a practice this past week after being carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. With Jackson out, expect Elijah Hicks and Quindell Johnson to see increased workloads against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' passing attack in Week 3.
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  • Bears' Khalid Kareem: Out against Chiefs

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    Kareem (hip) will not play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Kareem did not see the field in either of the Bears' first two games to start the season, thus his absence is not expected to impact the defense. He will now focus on recovering in time for Week 4.
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  • Bears' Eddie Jackson: Doubtful for Week 3

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    Jackson (foot) did not participate at practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Kansas City, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. After he was carted off the field in Week 2 and missed practice during the week, it's actually somewhat surprising Jackson hasn't already been ruled out for Week 3 entirely. If he sits out as expected, 2022 seventh-rounder Elijah Hicks would likely see an increased workload in the defensive backfield.
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  • Bears' Josh Blackwell: Practices fully Thursday

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    Blackwell (hamstring) is practicing in full Thursday ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game against the Chiefs. Blackwell missed Week 2 against the Bucs. With slot CB Kyler Gordon (hand) on injured reserve, Blackwell should slide into that role versus Patrick Mahomes.
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  • Bears' Eddie Jackson: Missing from practice Wednesday

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    Jackson (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday. After being carted off the field in Week 2, Jackson was marked as a DNP on Chicago's first injury report of the week. He'll have two more opportunities to practice before the Bears' final injury report of the week is released Friday.
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