LAKE FOREST, Ill. (104.3 The Score) — One of the primary goals throughout an NFL training camp is to keep players healthy heading into the regular season. The Bears have struggled in that regard.
On Saturday morning, the Bears practiced without star pass rusher Montez Sweat, left tackle Braxton Jones and nickelback Jaylon Jones. Then, receiver Luther Burden III limped off with an apparent leg injury and safety Cam Lewis limped off with a potential foot/ankle injury.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't scheduled to speak with reporters until Tuesday, and the team didn't provide any immediate health updates.
The Bears have dealt with several notable injuries in training camp. Veteran safety Coby Bryant, who signed a three-year, $40-million deal in March, is set to miss several games to open the regular season after suffering a knee injury Monday. Starting nickelback Kyler Gordon remains on the physically-unable-to-perform list with a calf issue and hasn't come close to returning.
Braxton Jones was the apparent leader in the Bears' competition at left tackle before departing practice Thursday. His injury isn't believed to be serious.
The Bears kick off the regular season on Sept. 13, when they visit the Carolina Panthers.
Chris Emma covers the Bears and the Chicago sports scene for 104.3 The Score.
