Not only did the Chicago Bears (3-9) fall to the New York Jets (7-4) on Sunday, but the team lost a handful of playmakers in the process.
Chicago entered the game without Justin Fields, Jaquan Brisker, and Kyler Gordon. But things worsened during the contest with the team losing Darnell Mooney, Eddie Jackson, Larry Borom, Reilly Reiff, and Chase Claypool to injuries.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus took to the podium on Monday to confirm one of the team’s worst nightmares to have come true.
Coach Eberflus is live at the podium@Hyundai | #DaBears https://t.co/YSuG8GQquD
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 28, 2022
Due to an ankle injury, Mooney is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
“He’s likely to have surgery and he’s going to be done for the season,” Eberflus stated.
Eberflus did add that Mooney will have more tests to come, but the expectation is that the team’s leading receiver will be heading to season-ending injured reserve.
As for the other injured Bears, Eberflus said he will have more information on Wednesday. While Bears fans will certainly have their fingers crossed, Chicago lost much more than just a game on Sunday.
Bears injury news:
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) November 28, 2022
Darnell Mooney — likely ankle surgery and done for season
Eddie Jackson — left foot, TBD
Larry Borom — ankle, TBD
Riley Reiff — shoulder, TBD
Chase Claypool- DTD
Equanimeous St. Brown — DTD
Eberflus said Alex Leatherwood could start at RT if needed
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