The biggest name on Chicago’s injury report is Khalil Mack, who is listed as questionable with a groin injury. Mack did practice in full on Friday, though, so his status should more realistically be “probable.” However, we have come to expect these shenanigans from the Bears’ coaching staff.
The only player on the report whose status included “non-injury/rest” was veteran tight end Jimmy Graham. He sat out practice on Wednesday, which makes it a little curious as to why he’s still listed on the injury report going into the weekend. Again, the Bears have always handled injury reports in an odd manner.
One particular player is in doubt for the Chicago Bears Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
The biggest worry on Chicago’s side is starting nose tackle Eddie Goldman, who did not practice on Friday — or Wednesday, or Thursday, for that matter. Goldman has a knee/ankle injury and he is listed as doubtful for Sunday night.
Without Goldman, the Bears will yet again be starting a season lacking their top interior lineman. In his place will likely be rookie seventh rounder Khyiris Tonga, who had a strong showing in the preseason and camp.
If I’m the Bears, I feel good about Tonga starting in Goldman’s place. However, they will want to rotate in a couple of other bodies to ensure he stays fresh because, funny enough, Tonga is also listed on the injury report.
The Bears’ full injury report for Week 1 is listed below:
Other than Goldman, a big concern has to be with the starting safeties. Eddie Jackson practiced all week, but is still listed with a wrist injury. Jackson should be a full “go.” But, Tashaun Gipson was limited on both Thursday and Friday with a back injury.
Just the phrase “back injury” should make Bears fans a little skittish right now, after what happened with rookie offensive tackle Teven Jenkins.
