Bears-Patriots Inactives: T.J. Edwards is out; Jonah Jackson is in
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Jonah Jackson #73 of the Chicago Bears looks on against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesTheChicago Bears(4-2) andthe New England Patriots(4-2) kick off at 7:15 (CT) at Soldier Field for what should be a fun game in great football weather.
Each team has just announced its inactive lists for tonight's game, and we have those right here.
CHICAGO BEARS INACTIVES
DT - Jayden Loving
LB - Jack Sanborn
LB - T.J. Edwards
RB - Kyle Monangai
QB - Case Keenum (Emergency 3rd QB)
OL - Jordan McFadden
CB - Nick McCloud
In case you missed it, Jonah Jackson, whose availability was in doubt earlier this week, is completely off the injury report. The Bears will also be without defensive end Montez Sweat, who has one more game left on his suspension.
Just as they did last week, the Bears are elevating running back Zavier Scott and linebacker Buddy Johnson from the practice squad.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS INACTIVES
RG- Ben Brown
CB - Carlton Davis III
CB - Karon Prunty
CB - Channing Canada
QB - Behren Morton (Emergency 3rd QB)
DL - Joshua Farmer
The Pats recently placed left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and wideout Romeo Doubs on injured reserve.
.@Patriots Injury Update: CB Christian Gonzalez is questionable for tonight's game at Chicago with an illness. pic.twitter.com/WuLawHx3jV
- Patriots Communications (@PatriotsComms) October 22, 2026
Head over to our Bears vs. Patriots open thread, launching a few minutes before kickoff, to discuss the game all night long.
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