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You can do better than the Bears for your Fantasy defense. They were not a top-15 unit last year and we don't rank them as a top-15 unit this season. Grady Jarrett, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Shemar Turner may help the defensive line, but it's not enough to make us want to start them even against J.J. McCarthy in his first NFL start. If they prove us wrong they should be available on the waiver wire to stream them later in the year.

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  • Bears' Zah Frazier: Will miss entire rookie season

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    Bears general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday that Frazier will remain on the reserve/non-football injury list the entire 2025 campaign for a "personal" reason, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports. Frazier has been sidelined since spring workouts due to the same issue that will now cause him to miss his entire rookie campaign. Poles said that the 2025 fifth-round pick will participate in meetings, work in the weight room and meet with Chicago's medical staff this season, however, in order to prepare for the 2026 campaign.
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  • Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Avoiding IR stint

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    Johnson (leg) will begin the regular season on the Bears' 53-man roster, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Johnson started training camp on the Bears' NFI list due to a leg injury, which forced him to be sidelined for practices and all three of the team's preseason games. Despite the extended time off, general manager Ryan Poles relayed Tuesday that Johnson is aiming to be available for the Bears' Week 1 matchup against the Vikings on Monday, Sept. 8, per Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune. Nahshon Wright would be the top candidate to start at outside corner opposite Tyrique Stevenson if Johnson is unable to play in Chicago's regular-season opener.
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  • Bears' Zah Frazier: Going to NFI list

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    Chicago placed Frazier (undisclosed) on its reserve/non-football injury list Monday. It's not clear at this point what happened to Frazier, but he now won't be eligible to suit up for the Bears until Week 5 at Washington. Until then, his absence could open up more opportunities at cornerback for Josh Blackwell.
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  • Bears' Dominique Robinson: Quick return from ankle issue

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    Robinson played 23 defensive snaps in Friday's 29-27 preseason win over the Chiefs. Robinson had been sidelined for a few days following the Bears' second preseason contest due to an ankle injury. While he didn't log any stats in his return, he should be ready for a rotational role along the defensive line in a Week 1 matchup against the Vikings.
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  • Bears' Terell Smith: Placed on injured reserve

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    The Bears placed Smith (knee) on injured reserve Sunday. Smith was carted off the field during the Bears' second preseason game against the Bills after suffering a knee injury. Now that he's on IR, he'll be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement, at which point he would be free to sign with another team once fully healthy. Smith appeared in 14 regular-season games for Chicago in 2024 and logged 19 tackles (14 solo) and four pass defenses (one interception).
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  • Bears' Austin Booker: In jeopardy to miss Week 1

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    Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Friday that Booker is going to be out for "a few weeks" due to a knee injury, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Booker suffered the injury during the Bears' second preseason game against the Bills, which prevented him from playing against the Chiefs on Friday. The 2024 fifth-rounder is projected to serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo. Dominique Robinson (ankle), Tanoh Kpassagnon and Daniel Hardy would be candidates to step into a backup role on the Bears' defensive line if Booker cannot suit up in Week 1 against the Vikings on Monday, Sept. 8.
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  • Bears' Tremaine Edmunds: Nursing soft-tissue injury

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    Head coach Ben Johnson said Friday that Edmunds is working through a soft-tissue injury that isn't a long-term concern, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Edmunds did not play in the Bears' preseason finale against the Chiefs on Friday due to the injury, but he doesn't appear to be in jeopardy of missing Chicago's Week 1 contest against Minnesota on Monday, Sept. 8. He played a career-high 1,016 defensive snaps across 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 110 tackles (60 solo), including 1.0 sacks, eight pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble.
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  • Major Burns: Reaches injury settlement

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    Burns (knee) was waived from injured reserve after reaching an injury settlement with the Bears on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Burns suffered a knee injury in the Bears' preseason opener against the Dolphins, ultimately being placed on injured reserve Aug. 13. The safety will now be eligible to play elsewhere in 2025 if he can prove healthy enough.
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  • Bears' Kyler Gordon: Returns to practice

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    Gordon (hamstring) participated in Chicago's practice Wednesday, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports. Though he didn't practice during team periods, Gordon is close to being at full health after having suffered a hamstring injury in practice earlier this month and is expected to serve as the team's starting slot cornerback once the regular season begins.
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  • Ameer Speed: Let go with injury settlement

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    The Bears waived Speed (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. It's not clear what type of issue Speed is dealing with, but he had reverted to injured reserve last week after clearing waivers. Because he and Chicago worked out an injury settlement, Speed will be able to play in 2025 if he returns to health and finds work with another club.
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  • Bears' Amen Ogbongbemiga: Recovered from shoulder injury

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    Ogbongbemiga (shoulder) logged five tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble during Sunday's 38-0 preseason win over the Bills. Ogbongbemiga suffered a shoulder during the Bears' preseason opener against the Dolphins, but he progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. He led the Bears in tackles and forced a fumble late in the third quarter, which led to Chicago scoring 14 plays later on an Ian Wheeler 10-yard rushing touchdown. Ogbongbemiga primarily served on special teams for the Bears in 2024 and logged 13 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games, and that role is his clearest path to making the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.
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  • Bears' Andrew Billings: Records sack vs. Buffalo

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    Billings (pectoral) logged two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Bears' 38-0 preseason win over the Bills on Sunday. Billings was cleared to play Sunday after fully recovering from surgery in January to repair a ruptured pectoral muscle. The 2016 fourth-rounder is entering the final year of his two-year contract extension that he signed with the Bears in November of 2023. Billings is slated to serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind Grady Jarrett and Gervon Dexter.
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  • Bears' Austin Booker: Early exit Sunday

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    Booker (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's preseason contest against the Bills, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Booker suffered a knee injury in the second half, finishing his night with two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed. The defensive end has compiled 4.0 sacks so far in the preseason, and he'll look to be back in action in the team's preseason finale against the Chiefs on Friday.
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  • Bears' Dominique Robinson: Dealing with ankle injury

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    Robinson (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's preseason contest versus the Bills, Adam Jahns of AllCHGO.com reports. Robinson failed to record any stats before suffering an ankle injury, which will likely bring his night to a premature end. The defensive end's status will be worth monitoring at practice this week ahead of Chicago's preseason finale versus the Chiefs on Friday.
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  • Bears' Terell Smith: Carted off Sunday

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    Smith (knee) was carted off the field during the second quarter of Sunday's preseason contest against the Bills, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Smith sustained what appeared to be a non-contact left knee injury and he required a cart to exit the game. The cornerback was surrounded by teammates prior to his departure, exiting the contest while noticeably emotional. Smith could be set for a prolonged absence, but more information will likely come in the near future to provide clarity to the situation.
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  • Bears' Shemar Turner: No go Sunday

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    Turner (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's preseason contest against the Bills, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Turner was able to return to practice Friday after missing three weeks with an ankle injury, but he was still unable to give it a go versus Buffalo. The defensive lineman will shift his focus to Friday's preseason finale with the Chiefs.
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  • Bears' Shemar Turner: Resumes practicing Friday

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    Turner (ankle) is participating in Friday's practice, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports. Turner suffered an ankle injury on the first day of training camp and has missed not only the last three weeks of practice, but also Chicago's preseason opener against Miami. The rookie second-round pick will have two more chances to suit up for exhibition action, first Sunday against the Bills, then during the Bears' preseason finale against Kansas City on Friday, Aug. 22.
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  • Bears' Major Burns: Reverts to IR

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    Burns (knee) reverted to Chicago's injured reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Burns went unclaimed off waivers after being let go with an injury designation. As such, the 23-year-old safety has been moved to injured reserve, which means he will be required to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Bears.
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  • Bears' Kyler Gordon: Week-to-week

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    Gordon (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. After dealing with a lower-body injury during the offseason, Gordon is now sidelined due to a hamstring issue, but head coach Ben Johnson told reporters he should return before the end of the preseason. The 25-year-old signed a three-year, $40 million extension with the Bears in April and is expected to continue being their primary slot cornerback.
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  • Bears' Jaylon Johnson: On track for season opener

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    Johnson (leg) is on track to be ready for the Bears' season opener, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports. Johnson was placed on the active/non-football injury list prior to training camp after suffering an injury away from the team. The 26-year-old is progressing through his injury as expected and has the goal of returning in the Bears' season opener against the Vikings and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The 2020 second-round pick continued to make a name for himself last season, he appeared in all 17 games and was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl, recording 53 tackles (42 solo), two interceptions, eight pass defenses and a forced fumble.
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