Chicago's offense is built to be one of its strengths and Wright is a major part of keeping the protection from becoming the weak point. PFM will hold the ratings until the Bears provide a diagnosis or timetable.
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2026 Chicago Bears Injury Report
The 2026 Chicago Bears injury report currently includes 5 active injuries. The latest Chicago Bears injury update is Darnell Wright, currently listed as Returned.
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Current Chicago Bears Injuries
5 currentPFM Impact on Chicago Bears
Sewell's move to injured reserve removes linebacker depth from a defense PFM already sees as the weaker side of the team. It is a real depth loss but not enough by itself to change the overall defensive evaluation.
Latest Chicago Bears Injury Updates
Darnell Wright leaves practice with elbow injury
Darnell Wright left Bears practice early Tuesday with an apparent right elbow injury and did not return. Chicago has not announced a diagnosis or return timetable.
Nephi Sewell placed on injured reserve
Chicago placed Nephi Sewell on injured reserve Tuesday after he suffered a leg injury in the preseason and was carted off the field.
Keyshaun Elliott activated from PUP
Chicago activated Keyshaun Elliott from the physically unable to perform list Tuesday, making him eligible to return to football work.
Elijah Hicks activated from PUP
Chicago activated Elijah Hicks from the physically unable to perform list Tuesday, restoring another defensive back to the active roster.
Nephi Sewell carted off with apparent leg injury
Nephi Sewell was carted off during Chicago's Saturday preseason game against Cincinnati after suffering an apparent leg injury. No diagnosis or return timetable was reported.
Austin Booker expected to miss a few weeks
Ben Johnson said Austin Booker has a knee injury and is expected to miss a few weeks. No more specific diagnosis was provided in the league update.