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The Bears will be without wide receiver DeAndre Carter for the remainder of the 2024 season. Carter was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury suffered against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14. Chicago also made a couple of corresponding roster moves. With Carter sidelined for the final four games, the expectation is cornerback and core special teamer Josh Blackwell will continue to serve as the primary return specialist.
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of Thursday, Dec. 12:
Bears place return specialist DeAndre Carter on injured reserve
The Chicago Bears lost a key special teams member for the rest of the season. Return specialist and wide receiver DeAndre Carter was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Bears also signed defensive tackle Jonathan Ford and added running back Royce Freeman to the practice squad.
Lance Briggs says 2024 offseason was 'most delusional' he's seen Bears fans
The difference in pre-season hype and the reality of disaster in the season, has had many taking aim at what the Bears have ultimately become this year. Former legendary linebacker for the franchise Lance Briggs, was brutally honest about the failed expectations, and how he feels fans were delusional coming into the season.
Patrick Mannelly blasts Chicago Bears organization
Veteran long snapper Patrick Mannelly, who spent 15 seasons with the Bears and is the longest tenured player in franchise history, questioned if anyone has done their job well this season. Appearing on the 'Bernstein & Harris Show' on 670 The Score in Chicago, Mannelly says the issue of control and power has been ongoing for 12 years.
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Jaylon Johnson talks impact of Bears' continued coaching turnover
Thomas Brown believes in Bears coaches and players: 'We don't have cowards'
Lance Briggs discusses Bears interim HC Thomas Brown's debut
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