The team isn't saying much as Ratliff continues nursing an ankle injury sustained in the preseason, but they could have their best defensive lineman back on the field this weekend versus the Raiders.
One of the biggest weak spots for the Chicago Bears is their defensive tackle position, due to a combination of lack of talent, lack of experience, and lack of depth.
They have been without starting DT Jeremiah Ratliff for the first three games this season due to a suspension stemming from a 2013 DWI conviction, but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio says that he wouldn't have played anyway due to his ankle injury from preseason.