Injury Landscape in the Camp
The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp this week, with rookies and quarterbacks reporting to Halas Hall for the first day of workouts. The organization, known for its storied history, used the occasion to outline its conditioning program and media schedule.
Linebacker T.J. Edwards was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list after a minor muscle strain was diagnosed. The team emphasized that the issue is separate from the broken fibula he sustained in the recent Wildcard game, and that he is expected to progress through the rehab protocol without long‑term concerns.
Five additional players were moved to the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list as the medical staff continues to assess a wave of soft‑tissue problems. The group includes Keyshaun Elliott, who is dealing with a quad strain; Kyler Gordon, whose offseason soft‑tissue injuries have lingered; Noah Sewell, who tore his Achilles tendon in December; Ozzy Trapilo, recovering from a ruptured patellar tendon suffered in the playoffs; and Shemar Turner, who underwent ACL reconstruction in October.
The league’s medical staff confirmed that all of these athletes remain eligible to attend team meetings and receive treatment, but they are barred from on‑field drills until they receive clearance. The Bears’ coaching staff said the moves are part of a broader effort to manage workload and prevent further setbacks as the season approaches.