The Chiefs placed Bush (Achilles) on injured reserve Monday.
This move was inevitable after Bush tore his left Achilles tendon in Saturday's preseason loss to Denver. The veteran safety will miss the entire 2025 campaign but has a chance of being ready for the 2026 season.
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Chiefs' Deon Bush: Suffers torn Achilles
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Saturday that Bush suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Saturday's 20-17 preseason loss to the Broncos, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Bush will miss the entire 2025 season due to the nature of the injury he picked up during Kansas City's preseason opener. Expect the Chiefs to officially place the veteran safety on IR in the coming days.
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Chiefs' Deon Bush: Ruled out with Achilles injury
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Bush (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals.
Bush was carted off the field Saturday due to a left Achilles injury, per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. The veteran safety will undergo testing to determine the severity of his injury in short order, but at this stage a season-ending injury looks within the realm of possibility. Bush has spent training camp competing for a reserve role with Kansas City.
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Chiefs' Deon Bush: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Bush (hamstring) has been sidelined with a hamstring injury at practice with Kansas City, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Bush appears to have picked up a hamstring injury at training camp with the Chiefs, but the severity is currently unknown. The safety may now be at risk of missing Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals.
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Deon Bush: Joins practice squad in KC
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Bush was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bush was let go by Kansas City on Tuesday after he produced six total tackles (three solo) with the team during the preseason. The safety has spent the last two seasons with the Chiefs, and the team likely won't hesitate to elevate him to the active roster if needed.
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Chiefs' Deon Bush: Labeled as questionable Week 16
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Bush (illness) is considered questionable to play Saturday against Seattle.
Bush missed Week 13 against Cincinnati due to an elbow injury but has been able to play each of the past two weeks. However, he logged only one defensive snap over those two games combined while recording 43 special-teams snaps. As such, if Bush misses Week 16, there won't be a significant impact on Kansas City's defensive rotations.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Productive in finale
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Bush notched four stops in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 40 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defensed.
Bush had posted a total of 27 tackles over the previous four seasons, making this the most productive season of his career while he backed up teammate Eddie Jackson. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and if he can find a more prominent role, his IDP value could rise quickly.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Picks off pass
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Bush intercepted a pass and posted three tackles in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Bush notched his second interception over the last three weeks, but with two or fewer tackles in six of his last nine games, he'll be a risky IDP option in Week 18 against the Vikings.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Lands on injured reserve
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Bush (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Bush picked up the quadriceps injury during Sunday's loss to Green Bay, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next three contests. Deandre Houston-Carson could step in as Chicago's third safety in his absence.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Productive vs. Detroit
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Bush notched nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's divisional win over the Lions.
Bush managed a season-high number of stops Week 4, in what was his second consecutive game handling 100 percent of defensive snaps. The veteran safety is worth fantasy consideration in IDP formats as long as Tashaun Gipson (hamstring) remains sidelined.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Suffers stinger Saturday
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Bush (neck) suffered a stinger during Saturday's preseason contest against the Titans, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Bush was able to jog off the field after injuring his neck during Saturday's preseason finale. The 27-year-old recorded 65 defensive snaps for the Bears last year, but he mostly contributed on special teams. Bush is expected to handle the same role in 2021.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Staying in Chicago
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Bush re-signed Wednesday with the Bears on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bush tested free agency but ultimately decided to stick with the team that selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. The 27-year-old mostly contributed on special teams in 2020, though he recorded two pass breakups and an interception over 65 defensive snaps. Bush should handle a similar role in 2021.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Back at practice
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Bush (foot) participated at Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
After missing Sunday's loss to the Packers, Bush was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. It's unclear whether the backup safety will get up to speed to join the active squad for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Saints.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Will miss second straight game
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Bush (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
Bush served in a situational role through the first four games before suffering this injury, and now he'll sit out a second straight game. Deandre Houston-Carson enjoyed a bump in usage with Bush out of the lineup last week, but if Sherrick McManis (hamstring) can shake off his injury, he'll be the main beneficiary of Bush's absence.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Done for the day
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Bush will not return to Sunday's game against the Colts due to a hamstring injury, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Bush was ruled out of Sunday's contest early in the fourth quarter. The rotational safety will face a quick turnaround if he wants to get healthy for Thursday's upcoming game against the Buccaneers.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Back at practice
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Bush (hamstring) avoided Wednesday's injury report, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Bush's absence from Wednesday's report bodes well for his chances of playing in Sunday's game against Green Bay. While he'll likely revert to a special teams role, Bush provides the Bears with added depth in the secondary should they need it.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Won't play Sunday night
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Bush (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Rams.
Bush's absence will mostly be felt on special teams. He has five tackles and one sack on the year.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Won't suit up
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Bush (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the 49ers.
Bush joins fellow safeties Adrian Amos (hamstring) and Deandre Houston-Carson (ankle) on the inactives list, leaving Chicago short-handed in the secondary for Week 13.
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Bears' Deon Bush: Status uncertain for Sunday
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Bush (ankle) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Bush should see a high defensive snap count if he can play Sunday, since Adrian Amos (hamstring) is doubtful. The second-year pro played six games as a full-time safety last season, accruing 20 tackles (15 solo) and one pass breakup. Therefore, even if he does play, Bush carries a low ceiling.
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Bears' Deon Bush: May not play Sunday
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Bush (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Zach Zaidman of Bears All Access reports.
Bush played 13 special teams snaps in Week 1 but didn't make a tackle. If he is unable to play, it'll be tough to project a timeline for his return, given that it's unclear when the injury was sustained.
