Bears Face Steelers Without Starting Linebackers
The Chicago Bears have dealt a significant blow to their linebacker corps, as all three starting linebackers - T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, and Noah Sewell - have been ruled out of this weekend's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Edmunds is dealing with a groin injury that he sustained during last Sunday's match, while Sewell suffered an elbow injury in the same game. Meanwhile, Edwards is still recovering from hand surgery and a hamstring injury, leaving the Bears without any healthy linebackers for the contest.
With the trio sidelined, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen may opt to stick to nickel coverage most of the game, as he did last week when slot cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson played every snap. That decision could see Gardner-Johnson playing a key role in the team's defense once again.
Hyppolite II and D'Marco Jackson are likely to start at two of the three linebacker spots, but both players will need to rely on their own preparation rather than veteran advice, as there is no one available to help them prepare for the game.
The Bears also have Amen Ogbongbemiga in the linebackers room, and they could call up former Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin or Carl Jones Jr. from the practice squad if needed.
Meanwhile, running backs Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer will be out due to injuries, and left tackle Theo Benedet, safety Jaquan Brisker, and cornerbacks Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson are all questionable for the game. The Bears would need to promote one of Gordon or Johnson to the active roster if they hope to get them on the field.
The Chicago Bears have dealt a significant blow to their linebacker corps, as all three starting linebackers - T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, and Noah Sewell - have been ruled out of this weekend's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Edmunds is dealing with a groin injury that he sustained during last Sunday's match, while Sewell suffered an elbow injury in the same game. Meanwhile, Edwards is still recovering from hand surgery and a hamstring injury, leaving the Bears without any healthy linebackers for the contest.
With the trio sidelined, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen may opt to stick to nickel coverage most of the game, as he did last week when slot cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson played every snap. That decision could see Gardner-Johnson playing a key role in the team's defense once again.
Hyppolite II and D'Marco Jackson are likely to start at two of the three linebacker spots, but both players will need to rely on their own preparation rather than veteran advice, as there is no one available to help them prepare for the game.
The Bears also have Amen Ogbongbemiga in the linebackers room, and they could call up former Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin or Carl Jones Jr. from the practice squad if needed.
Meanwhile, running backs Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer will be out due to injuries, and left tackle Theo Benedet, safety Jaquan Brisker, and cornerbacks Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson are all questionable for the game. The Bears would need to promote one of Gordon or Johnson to the active roster if they hope to get them on the field.
. Can't believe Edwards is still dealing with that hand surgery 
and hamstring injury 
. And Edmunds' groin injury isn't helping either 
. Hope Hyppolite II and D'Marco Jackson can step up and play some solid ball, but they're gonna need to put in the work 
#BearsNation is holding their breath for this one... Fingers crossed! 
Guess D'Marco Jackson and Hyppolite II will have to step up their game instead 
, hope they can do the job! 
The Steelers are gonna be tough with no healthy linebackers tho 
. Wonder if they'll use nickel coverage as much as they did last week 
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. Losing three starting linebackers is huge and I don't think they can compensate with just Hyppolite II and D'Marco Jackson, even though they're ready to step up. It's like playing a 4-man front instead of a traditional 3-4! 
They need one of those guys from the practice squad or some guidance from veterans to get back on track 
omg what's going on with the bears?! it looks like they're in a world of trouble at linebacker, hope hyppolite II and d'marco jackson can step up and lead the team 
meanwhile, can't wait for jalen reeves-maybin or carl jones jr to make their debut from the practice squad 
just think about it, teams gonna start relying more on nickel coverage... less emphasis on traditional linebackers... defense is all about matchups now 
anyway back to football, i guess i'll have to watch this game without my fave linebackers 
they need some luck on their side for once 
hope they can make it work 
and it made me think about how much i love watching football games but sometimes i forget what's going on with the teams 
like who are these players again? t.j. edwards, tremaine edmunds, and noah sewell... something about injuries 
! Losing those three starting linebackers is a huge blow, and it's going to be tough for Hyppolite II and D'Marco Jackson to step up and fill their shoes... well, at least, some of them 
. And don't even get me started on the lack of depth behind them 
It's like they're not preparing for this scenario at all... or maybe that's just the way it is now 
! i feel bad for d'marco and hyppolite II, gotta step up their game and show what they're made of 
. nickel coverage could work out for them, but it's gonna be tough without some veteran guidance 
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