(670 The Score) The Bears have ruled out rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson (right shoulder) and nickelback Buster Skrine (concussion) against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Johnson will miss his second consecutive game due to the shoulder injury, which he suffered during the Bears' win against the Texans on Dec. 13. It's the same shoulder that he had surgically repaired this past offseason. The Bears don't believe Johnson will require another procedure, coach Matt Nagy indicated.
Skrine, who has a history of concussions, suffered this one during a loss to the Lions on Dec. 6. Duke Shelley would start in place of Skrine at the nickel position if he's healthy, but he's listed as questionable to play due to a foot/knee injury. Rookie Kindle Vildor is in line to start in place of Johnson.
Bears top receiver Allen Robinson (hamstring), edge rusher Khalil Mack (shoulder) and defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (ankle) were limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable, but Nagy indicated those were precautionary measures.
Running back Cordarrelle Patterson (knee), safety Deon Bush (foot), defensive end Mario Edwards (hamstring), defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (knee), edge rusher Robert Quinn (ankle) and tackle Jason Spriggs (thumb) were also listed as questionable. Tight end Demetrius Harris (foot) is doubtful to play.
Jaguars running back James Robinson (ankle) didn't practice Friday for a third straight day. Jacksonville's second-leading running back is Dare Ogunbowale, who has just 24 yards this season.
Kickoff between the Bears (7-7) and Jaguars (1-13) comes Sunday at noon CT from Jacksonville.
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