Significant Losses for the Bears: Edmunds and Johnson to Injured Reserve
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Bears have placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on the injured reserve list, the team announced on Saturday. Edmunds suffered a groin injury at the end of the 19-17 victory against the Minnesota Vikings on November 16. Although he didn’t leave the game, the 27-year-old player didn’t practice this week and was ruled out for the Week 12 game against the Steelers. This injury represents a hard blow for a unit that will also be without T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) and Noah Sewell (elbow) against Pittsburgh. Edmunds is eligible to return before the Bears’ second meeting against the Green Bay Packers on December 20. Edmunds is tied for second in the NFL in interceptions with four and was in the midst of a standout season, fueled by his move from middle linebacker to weak-side linebacker. Edmunds leads the Bears in tackles with 89. In the absence of Edmunds and injuries to other key players, the Bears will rely on D’Marco Jackson and Ruben Hyppolite IV against the Steelers. Both players have combined for a total of 50 defensive plays this season. The Bears also have backup linebacker and special teams ace Amen Ogbongbemiga and Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who was signed to the practice squad this week. Johnson has dealt with multiple injuries this season, including a thumb injury that cost him the entire practice week before Week 12.In light of both injuries, the Bears signed running back Brittain Brown and linebacker Carl Jones Jr. to the active roster.
