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Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack sat out practice again Thursday due to a foot injury. He was the only member of the Bears’ active roster who sat out practice in full. Two starters remained limited participants in practice: safety Tashaun Gipson (hip) and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (groin).

The Bears have activated Caleb Johnson from the COVID list. Hopefully this is a sign of good things to come.

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARRRSSSS Chicago Bears deciding Khalil Mack’s status for Week 8 vs. 49ers, beyond - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears are in the process of determining outside linebacker Khalil Mack’s playing status for Sunday’s home game against the 49ers and beyond. The six-time Pro Bowler has been dealing with a foot injury since Week 3. Next Two Games Will Decide Season - Da Bears Blog - This week, the Bears welcome a San Francisco team coming to Chicago for a noon start.

We’re throwing jump balls and having them trying to locate the ball, which is the only way to practice it. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive back Donte Whitner joined Tolbert, Krueger & Brooks on Tuesday afternoon, and pointed to two tweaks the defensive backs could make to clean up these issues. Namely, changing their pre-snap technique, and playing through the eyes of the receivers.

The Chicago Bears released the team's injury report on Wednesday ahead of Week 8's game against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field.

Running back David Montgomery and offensive tackle Germain Ifedi did not come off the Chicago Bears' injured reserve on Wednesday.

The running game already works for the Chicago Bears; they’re sixth in the NFL in rushing. Quarterback Justin Fields says he feels the passing game is close to doing the same to balance out their offense, and he needs to be right because his 3-4 team could be facing an entirely new challenge. Reportedly, the Bears are thinking of resting edge rusher Khalil Mack this week against the San Francisco 49ers and possibly longer so he can get over a nagging foot sprain.

Houston Texans coach David Culley believes rookie Davis Mills can be the type of QB who gives the team a chance to win — someday.

The NFL's Week 7 slate has come and gone, but how did former Seminoles perform throughout the pros?

1st quarter: Tom Brady throws his 600th TD pass The Bucs capitalized on Bears quarterback Justin Fields’ second straight turnover to take a 21-0 lead against the Bears with 6 seconds to play in the first quarter. Bucs quarterback Tom Brady hit Mike Evans with a 9-yard touchdown pass to cap a five-play, 35-yard drive. It was Brady’s 600th career touchdown pass.