Edmunds Rejoins Bears Practice; Herbert Set for Activation
Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds made a limited return to Bears practice at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Friday.
After sustaining a knee injury in the October 29 game versus the Los Angeles Chargers, Edmunds has been absent from the past two games. Following two days without practice, he was listed as a limited participant in Friday's injury report, with his status for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions marked as questionable.
The Bears are anticipating a fully healthy roster for Sunday's clash. Edmunds' potential return would see all starters available for play on both offense and defense.
In Edmunds' absence, Jack Sanborn, a second-year linebacker, has been stepping in. Linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi expressed high confidence in Sanborn, citing his commendable performance in the previous season when called upon.
Sanborn's own status for Sunday is uncertain due to an ankle injury and illness, mirroring the questionable status of running back D'Onta Foreman, who was limited in practice on Friday due to an ankle issue.
Conversely, running back Khalil Herbert, after fully participating in practice and showing no signs of his prior ankle and shin injuries, is set to be active for the game. Coach Matt Eberflus confirmed Herbert's activation for Saturday, commending his practice sessions over the week.
This roster move follows the Bears' release of running back Darrynton Evans, who had contributed 105 yards and a touchdown across 30 carries. With Herbert sidelined, Foreman stepped up admirably, though Eberflus has not specified if Herbert will be on a snap count upon his return. Herbert himself praised Foreman's performance during his absence.
Linebacker Noah Sewell has been ruled out after a knee injury incurred during practice, meaning he won't face his brother, Lions tackle Penei Sewell, this weekend. Eberflus described Sewell's status as "week-to-week."
Quarterback Justin Fields, having practiced fully all week, is clear of his previous thumb injury and is anticipated to start Sunday. Eberflus highlighted the palpable excitement surrounding Fields' return, noting the uplift in morale among both defensive and offensive team members.
In other team news, center Doug Kramer, recently waived by the Arizona Cardinals, has been signed to the Bears' practice squad. Kramer, a Hinsdale Central graduate and a sixth-round pick for the Bears in 2022, returns to the team after a brief stint with the Cardinals.
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