LAKE FOREST, Ill — Chicago Bears Wide receiver N’Keal Harry Coach Matt Eberflus said that the left ankle surgery he underwent on Thursday was successful and that he will be out of action for a period.
Harry was injured on the first play in team drills when his left ankle got caught under the linebacker. Nicholas Morrow He made a pass in his direction. The former New England Patriots The first rounder was dealt to Chicago last month because he couldn’t bear the weight of his ankle. Trainers and teammates helped him off the field.
Harry’s injury was one of many at wide receiver position. Byron Pringle A quad injury has forced him out of action indefinitely, per the team. Velus Jones Jr. Although he missed the last week at training camp, he is now considered day-to-day.
Chicago was without 21 players at practice for the second day in row, their last practice before the team’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Kansas City Chiefs Saturday. Linebacker Roquan Smith They did not participate.
Smith demanded a trade earlier in the week and was then removed from the physically incapacitated list. According to the NFL transaction wire, Smith passed his physical.
Eberflus stated that he was declared healthy by his medical staff. “He didn’t practice. You’ll need to ask him why. All of our healthy players should practice. That was his decision. You’ll have to question him, as I said. He has not spoken to me about it.”
Smith was not made available by the Bears to talk with media on Thursday. This is per team policy, which states that only players who practice are allowed to speak with media.
Smith is officially a hold in, similar to Seattle Seahawks Wide receiver DK Metcalf San Francisco 49ers Wide receiver Deebo SamuelThese were the people who were physically present at their teams’ respective facilities but who did not practice before being granted contract extensions.
Eberflus said that he had no idea if Smith would continue to withdraw from practice and not sign a new agreement.
Since he is present at training camps, the ex-first-round pick is exempted from paying $40,000 per day. This is the amount that the collective bargaining agreement provides for fifth-year players who are absent without cause or late reporting to training camp.
It is not clear if Chicago will fine Smith for skipping.
Eberflus stated, “That discipline really comes form the front office.” “… “… However, we will definitely work through it when the opportunity arises.”
Eberflus was asked to clarify if Smith’s absences are justified if he continues to miss practice while being deemed healthy. He replied that he would work with the team to get through it.