Bears' T.J. Edwards: Absent from practice Wednesday
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Edwards (hand/hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
Edwards has battled injuries seemingly all season long, appearing in just five games, and he's left two of those with ailments. Edwards underwent surgery to repair a broken hand last week and missed Sunday's win over the Giants. Noah Sewell stepped in at linebacker in Edwards' absence and logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Undergoes surgery on broken hand
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Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Friday that Edwards had surgery on a broken hand and is still dealing with a hamstring injury, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Johnson added that Edwards will wear a cast on his broken hand but likely isn't a candidate to be placed on the injured reserve list. The Wisconsin product has appeared in just five contests this season, recording 31 total tackles and three passes defended. He's likely a longshot to play in the Week 10 matchup against the Giants, and Amen Ogbongbemiga could have an expanded role in the Bears' linebacker corps if Edwards is sidelined Sunday.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Absent from practice
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Edwards (hand/hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Edwards recorded five total tackles (one solo) in the team's win over the Bengals in Week 9, but he may have suffered a pair of hand and hamstring injuries in the contest. The linebacker was sidelined for three games earlier this season due to a hamstring issue and it's unclear if the new injury is related. Edwards will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Giants.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Six tackles in defeat
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Edwards recorded six tackles in the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Edwards has posted six or more stops in his last three games. His stability makes him a dependable weekly IDP starter with limited upside.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Nine tackles in win
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Edwards registered nine tackles in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday.
Edwards returned after missing time with a hamstring injury, and he remains a dependable weekly IDP starter.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Gets in full practice Thursday
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Edwards (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Coming out of Chicago's Week 5 bye, Edwards appears poised to return to the lineup after playing just 30 defensive snaps total across the first four games of the season. He should return to a full-time role in the middle of the Bears' defense.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Won't play Sunday
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Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
Edwards will miss his second consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Lions. The Wisconsin product is a major part of Chicago's defense, recording 129 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, and three passes defended over 17 games in 2024. Ruben Hyppolite and D'Marco Jackson could see increased defensive reps in Edwards' stead Sunday.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Absent from practice
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Edwards (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Edwards has been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury throughout the season, which has forced him to miss two of the team's three contests to this point. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's contest in Las Vegas.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Ruled out versus Dallas
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Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Edwards logged a trio of DNPs this week and will miss his second game in the first three weeks after he aggravated the hamstring issue last Sunday against the Lions. Noah Sewell figures to draw back into the lineup on defense at linebacker.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Ready to rock
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Edwards (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
The 29-year-old upgraded from limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday to a full practice Friday, suggesting he's moved past his hamstring injury in time to face the Lions in Week 2. Edwards was one of the league's premier inside linebackers in 2024, recording 129 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, and three passes defended over 17 appearances. Now back to full health, he's expected to as one of the Bears' top defensive playmakers Sunday.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: DNP on Thursday
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Edwards (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report.
Edwards will have two more chances to upgrade his activity level ahead of Monday's regular-season opener at home against the Vikings. It's unclear if his current hamstring injury is the same soft-tissue lower-body issue that forced him to miss time earlier in training camp. If healthy, Edwards is expected to handle a starting role in Chicago's linebacker corps Week 1.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Participating in practice
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Edwards (lower body) is participating in Chicago's training camp, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.
Edwards is healthy again after having been dealing with a soft-tissue injury in his lower body earlier in the offseason. He is expected to serve as one of the team's starting linebackers once again during the upcoming campaign after landing a two-year extension in April.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Sidelined with injury
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Edwards (lower body) is currently dealing with a soft tissue injury, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Edwards just signed an extension with the team last month after racking up 129 tackles (79 solo), with 4.0 sacks, and an interception in 17 games during the 2024 campaign but is now dealing with an injury. He has yet to miss a game since signing with the Bears in 2023 and will once again serve as the team's starting middle linebacker should he be healthy for their Week 1 matchup versus the Vikings in September.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Strong performance in defeat
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Edwards tallied eight tackles and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Edwards has increased his production since Week 10. During those six games, the linebacker has posted at least eight tackles four times while recording sacks in each of the last two games. Edwards remains a great IDP floor play, but the added upside is a great boost during the fantasy playoffs.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Solid tackle numbers
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Edwards recorded nine tackles (three solo), including one for loss, in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Edwards has tallied between six and nine stops in eight of 11 games. The veteran has a strong weekly scoring floor while mixing in the occasional spike game, making him a reliable IDP.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Huge performance in loss
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Edwards tallied 13 tackles and an interception in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
This was the first time in five games that Edwards posted more than seven tackles in a game. The veteran will remain a high-floor IDP with potential for occasional spike performances.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Productive in loss
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Edwards tallied seven tackles (three solo) Sunday during Chicago's loss to the Cardinals.
Edwards' solid season continues as he's now compiled 60 tackles (35 solo) across eight games played. He should be in prime position to add to his totals during the Bears' Week 10 matchup versus the Patriots.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Healthy again
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Edwards (undisclosed) is healthy once again, Josh Schrock of NBC Sports reports.
Edwards has recovered from an undisclosed injury that held him to a limited role for the start of training camp. Now healthy, the 27-year-old should once again serve as one of Chicago's starting linebackers when the regular season begins.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Intercepts a pass
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Edwards tallied two tackles and an interception in the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Edwards had recorded double-digit tackles in seven of his first 10 games, but he has not had more than six in any of his last five games. Also, after not intercepting a pass in Chicago's first 10 games, the veteran linebacker has picked off three passes in the last six games. Based on recent trends, Edwards will be a middling IDP option in Week 18 at Green Bay.
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Bears' T.J. Edwards: Picks off another pass
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Edwards tallied six tackles and an interception in the Bears' 12-10 win over the Vikings on Monday.
Although Edwards' tackle total was his second-lowest of the season, his first interception of the year helped him produce a strong fantasy performance. Edwards often records double-digit tackles, and he'll remain an elite IDP.
