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Bears Week 8 injury report: Who practiced, who didn’t on Wednesday

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By: Alyssa Barbieri

The Chicago Bears (2-5) released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 8 prime-time game against the Los Angeles Chargers (2-4).

It’s another crowded injury report with five prominent players not practicing on Wednesday, including quarterback Justin Fields, who remains week-to-week with a right thumb injury.

Other players sidelined Wednesday: Safety Jaquan Brisker (illness), right guard Nate Davis (ankle), right tackle Darnell Wright (shoulder/toe) and cornerback Terrell Smith (illness).

There is good news: Safety Eddie Jackson (foot) was back at practice, along with running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) and left tackle Braxton Jones (neck), who was designated to return from injured reserve.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Chargers (TBA) after Wednesday’s practice:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
DB Jaquan Brisker illness DNP
OL Nate Davis ankle DNP
OL Dan Feeney knee LP
QB Justin Fields right thumb DNP
DB Eddie Jackson foot LP
RB Roschon Johnson concussion FP
OL Braxton Jones* neck LP
DL Khalid Kareem* hip FP
DB Terell Smith illness DNP
OL Darnell Wright shoulder/toe DNP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

*designated to return from IR

Los Angeles Chargers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Originally Posted On Bears Wire