The Bear’s Den: Health concerns for Bears, Minnesota Vikings remain
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 16: Eric Wilson #55 of the Minnesota Vikings takes down Cole Kmet #85 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the NFL 2025 game at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThere's some clarity on both the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Viking injury reports, as one key Viking player, running back Jordan Mason, hits IR.
One player still in doubt for Sunday's game is Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray, who is still in concussion protocol.
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