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Summary:
The Chicago Bears are battling a flu outbreak within the team, impacting player availability for their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers. Starting right tackle Darnell Wright didn’t travel with the team due to illness and is questionable. Several other players are also on the injury report with flu-like symptoms. To bolster their roster, the Bears activated a player from injured reserve and promoted two others from the practice squad, while also waiving a defensive tackle. The team is taking precautions to prevent further spread of the illness.
News Article:
Bears Face 49ers Game Short-Handed Amidst Flu Outbreak
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Bears are battling more than just their opponent this week as a flu bug sweeps through the team, threatening player availability for Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Starting right tackle Darnell Wright is questionable for the game, having not traveled with the team on Saturday due to illness. While he could potentially join the team later, his status remains uncertain.
Wright isn’t the only player affected. Cornerbacks Nick McCloud (ruled out) and Josh Blackwell, receiver Devin Duvernay, and linebacker D’Marco Jackson have also been added to the injury report this week due to flu-like symptoms.
In response to the situation, the Bears activated rookie guard Luke Newman from injured reserve and waived defensive tackle Jonathan Ford to make room. They also promoted receiver JP Richardson and cornerback Dallis Flowers from the practice squad.
“We’re washing our hands, we’re being very diligent, guys have masks on, doing what you can,” said Coach Ben Johnson on Friday. “Whoever’s available here on game day, we will look to win with. If a guy can’t go, then we will be ready.”
The Bears are hoping that their precautions will prevent further spread of the illness as they prepare to face a tough 49ers team with a potentially depleted roster.
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