(670 The Score) The Bears on Friday ruled out safety Tashaun Gipson (hip) for their game against the Buccaneers on Sunday, while several key players were listed as questionable to play.
Gipson, 31, was listed on the Bears' injury report this week with the hip issue. He missed a game in September due to a hamstring injury.
The Bears listed receiver Allen Robinson (ankle), pass rusher Khalil Mack (foot), defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (groin), defensive lineman Bilal Nichols (knee), returner Jakeem Grant (ankle), linebacker Caleb Johnson (knee), cornerback Duke Shelley and tight end J.P. Holtz (quad) as questionable to play.
The Bears also placed tight end Jimmy Graham on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Friday. Running back Damien Williams and pass rusher Robert Quinn are also still on that list.
In Tampa, the Buccaneers ruled out receiver Antonio Brown (ankle), tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs), linebacker Lavonte David (ankle) and cornerback Richard Sherman (hamstring) for Sunday.
Kickoff between the Bears (3-3) and Buccaneers (5-1) comes Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT from Raymond James Stadium.
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