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Matt Eberflus sees reason for ‘concern’ with defensive starters hurt

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Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker hasn’t practiced since Tuesday.

More than half the Bears’ defensive starters sat out Sunday’s “Family Fest” practice.

Head coach Matt Eberflus continues to claim that none of the injured players have long-term maladies. That doesn’t stop him from worrying about the lack of continuity at practice.

“That is a concern,” he said. “When you miss practices, you can’t get better.”

Injuries have struck every position group: defensive end DeMarcus Walker; linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and Jack Sanborn; cornerback Kyler Gordon; and safety Jaquan Brisker.

Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, who signed a one-year, $10.