Bears Week 7 Monday Injury Report: Initial Report and Analysis

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Bears Week 7 Monday Injury Report: Initial Report and Analysis

The Chicago Bears improved to 4-2 after defeating the Falcons on the road in Week 6. Caleb Williams made an immediate impact in his return, leading an offense that surpassed 30 points and looked significantly better than it did during its Week 5 collapse. Now, Chicago faces a short turnaround before hosting the defending AFC champions, the New England Patriots, on Thursday night. The Patriots also enter the matchup at 4-2 and will look to build on their early-season momentum.

The Bears were without several key players on Sunday, and getting them back on the field will be challenging with such a short week. Some players who missed the Falcons game could return against New England, but their availability remains uncertain. With Thursday night’s matchup approaching, both teams will release their first injury reports on Monday, offering an early indication of which players could be available.

Here is the Bears’ initial injury report and analysis ahead of Thursday night’s prime-time showdown.

Chicago Bears Injury Report

Note: The Bears conducted a walkthrough on Monday. Participation levels are estimates.

Player	Position	Injury	Participation
T.J. Edwards	LB	Hamstring	Did Not Participate
Jonah Jackson	OL	Hip / Quadricep	Did Not Participate
Kyle Monangai	RB	Thumb / Toe	Did Not Participate
Jack Sanborn	LB	Concussion	Did Not Participate
Keyshaun Elliott	LB	Quadricep	Full Participation
Tyrique Stevenson Sr.	DB	Hip	Full Participation

No Bears players were listed as limited participants. Monday’s participation levels are estimates because the team conducted a walkthrough.

The Chicago Bears opened the week with four players estimated to be sidelined during Monday’s walkthrough, including linebacker Edwards, offensive lineman Jackson, running back Monangai, and linebacker Sanborn. Edwards’ hamstring injury is particularly noteworthy as Chicago prepares for its Week 7 matchup against the New England Patriots. Jackson’s hip and quadricep injuries could also affect the offensive line’s depth if he remains unavailable, while Monangai’s thumb and toe injuries bear watching as the Bears evaluate their running back rotation. Sanborn’s concussion will be another situation to monitor as he works toward a potential return.

There was some positive news, as linebacker Elliott and defensive back Stevenson Sr. were both estimated to have fully participated despite their respective quadricep and hip injuries. Their availability could help Chicago maintain depth on defense as it prepares for a short week. However, because Monday’s session was a walkthrough, these participation designations should be viewed as preliminary rather than definitive indicators of game-day availability. The Bears’ subsequent practice reports should provide a clearer picture of Edwards, Jackson, Monangai, and Sanborn’s progress ahead of Thursday night’s contest.