{"id":7349,"date":"2024-12-21T15:49:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T15:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=7349"},"modified":"2024-12-21T15:49:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T15:49:54","slug":"update-lions-vs-bears-injury-report-has-3-ruled-out-7-questionable-1-doubtful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=7349","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: Lions vs. Bears injury report has 3 ruled out, 7 questionable, 1 doubtful"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears released their final injury reports of the week on Friday ahead of their Week 16 matchup on Sunday and a total of three players have been ruled out, seven are questionable and one is doubtful between the two teams.<\/p>\n

\"NFC-leading<\/p>\n

As expected, running back David Montgomery has been ruled out after suffering an MCL injury last week. It was initially believed that Montgomery would be out for the season, but there is optimism he could make it back in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

\u201cOptimistic with a couple of doctors that he saw, the last two. I think we may see where this thing goes,\u201d head coach Dan Campbell said of Montgomery. \u201cIt certainly sounds more optimistic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also out is linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who was surprisingly designated to return from injured reserve this week. It was surprising because Campbell gave a less-than-positive update on him a few weeks back.<\/p>\n

\u201cJalen Reeves-Maybin is better, but it\u2019s just slow going right now,” Campbell said on Dec. 9. “So, I don\u2019t really know where he could be. There is a chance that we get him in a few weeks, there\u2019s a chance that we don\u2019t. So, it\u2019s just kind of\u2014it\u2019s just where we\u2019re at.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Montgomery<\/p>\n

The simple fact that Reeves-Maybin is inching closer to a return is fantastic news for a Lions defense that has been hit particularly hard by injury at the linebacker position.<\/p>\n

Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu was also designated to return from IR recently, but he has drawn a questionable tag and is uncertain to play. He did, however, turn in three full practices this week, so there appears to be a chance he suits up.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, I mean, so much of this was about getting his legs back under him, getting him comfortable this week,” Campbell said of Melifonwu. “We\u2019re not closed to that; I\u2019m not closed to that, I just \u2013 he\u2019s gotten a little better every day and he\u2019ll go out there today and practice and we\u2019re working him in some stuff \u2013 just see where he\u2019s at. But it\u2019s good to have him back and it\u2019s good to see him out there, functioning, working the position, and so that\u2019s a good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lions<\/p>\n

Whenever he returns, Melifonwu will give the Lions options in the secondary in the wake of veteran cornerback Carlton Davis suffering a significant injury.<\/p>\n

Also listed as questionable are safety Brian Branch and guard Graham Glasgow, both of whom finished off the week with a limited session. There’s no update on whether or not either one will play as of this writing.<\/p>\n

The biggest names we’re keeping an eye on for the Bears are defensive lineman Gervon Dexter, cornerback Jaylon Johnson and offensive linemen Braxton Jones and Teven Jenkins, all of whom are questionable. Jones was the only one out of Chicago’s questionable players to log a full practice on Friday.<\/p>\n

Now, a look at the full list of injury designations for the Bears and Lions ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Lions injury designations<\/h2>\n

RB David Montgomery (knee): Out<\/p>\n

LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck): Out<\/p>\n

DB Brian Branch (calf): Questionable<\/p>\n

OG Graham Glasgow (knee): Questionable<\/p>\n

DB Ifeatu Melifonwu (hand): Questionable<\/p>\n

Lions full Week 16 injury report<\/p>\n

Bears injury designations<\/h2>\n

OT Ryan Bates (concussion): Out<\/p>\n

RB Travis Homer (hamstring): Doubtful<\/p>\n

DT Gervon Dexter (knee): Questionable<\/p>\n

OT Teven Jenkins (calf): Questionable<\/p>\n

OT Braxton Jones (concussion): Questionable<\/p>\n

CB Jaylon Johnson (illness): Questionable<\/p>\n

Bears full Week 16 injury report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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