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As the Bears try to gauge injuries to quarterback Justin Fields, right guard Nate Davis and safety Eddie Jackson, it’s likely there was little consideration to putting them on injured reserve. That’s because the Bears might already be at the NFL limit.
Left tackle Braxton Jones, who is still in his 21-day practice window, and defensive lineman Khalid Kareem were the fourth and fifth players the team designated to return from IR. They currently have running back Khalil Herbert, cornerback Josh Blackwell and wide receiver Equanimeous St.