Guard Kyle Long was put on injured reserve Saturday afternoon, guaranteeing that he can’t return until the Bears’ final game of the season — plus
Guard Kyle Long was put on injured reserve Saturday afternoon, guaranteeing that he can’t return until the Bears’ final game of the season — plus any postseason games.
Per NFL rules, Long, who hurt tendons in his right foot on Sunday, can come back after eight weeks. Coach Matt Nagy said earlier this week he hoped Long wouldn’t have to go on IR.
Had the Bears waited beyond Sunday, they wouldn’t have been able to return him for the final day of the season. Each team is allowed two players who can return from the IR each year. Tight end Adam Shaheen, who should return to practice as early as next week, is on IR because of a right foot and ankle injury.
With the extra roster spot, the Bears signed running back Taquan Mizzell, who has played with the team before.
Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long was placed on injured reserve.| Jeff Haynes/AP photo
They also announced that defensive tackle Bilal Nichols, who has a knee injury, did not make the trip with the team. Neither he nor tight end Ben Braunecker, who has a concussion, will play Sunday.
