Roster Moves: Bears Put Bates on IR; Add Daly, Johnson to Roster

Chicago Bears Make Roster Moves Ahead of Week 17

The Chicago Bears announced several roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Detroit Lions. The most notable move was placing safety Eddie Jackson on injured reserve, ending his season.

Jackson suffered a foot injury in the Bears' Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was initially listed as day-to-day, but the team has now decided to shut him down for the rest of the season.

Bears Add Two Players to Roster

To replace Jackson on the roster, the Bears have signed safety DeAndre Houston-Carson from the practice squad. Houston-Carson has played in 10 games for the Bears this season, primarily on special teams.

The Bears have also signed offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood from the waivers. Leatherwood was a first-round pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, but he was released by the team earlier this season.

Impact of Roster Moves

The loss of Jackson is a significant blow to the Bears' defense. Jackson is one of the team's best playmakers, and his absence will be felt on the field.

The addition of Houston-Carson and Leatherwood should help to fill the void left by Jackson's injury. Houston-Carson is a veteran safety who can provide depth in the secondary, while Leatherwood has the potential to be a valuable addition to the offensive line.

Bears Prepare for Lions

The Bears will now turn their attention to preparing for their Week 17 matchup with the Lions. The Lions are 7-8 on the season and are still in contention for a playoff spot.

The Bears will need to play their best game of the season if they want to defeat the Lions and finish the season on a high note.