Bears Injury Update: Shaheen, Lynch Both Suffer Concussions in Sunday Win
Shaheen was making his season debut, while Lynch has three sacks this season
By James Neveau ••
The Chicago Bears have gotten a lot of luck on the injury front so far this season, but they’re dealing with a couple of banged-up players as they head into a short week.
The Bears, who beat the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, could be without defensive end Aaron Lynch for their Thanksgiving showdown with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, as Lynch was removed from Sunday’s contest with a concussion.
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Kicker Cody Parkey #1 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after scoring a field goal against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears leads a celebration boat after scoring against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears returns an interception to the endzone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: The Chicago Bears celebrate after Eddie Jackson #39 scored a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the football against Bryce Callahan #37 of the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 25-20. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Akiem Hicks #96 of the Chicago Bears celebrates while walking off the field after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 25-20 at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Akiem Hicks #96 of the Chicago Bears sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 25-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Riley Reiff #71 of the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 25-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears runs for a first down chased by Stephen Weatherly #91 of the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 25-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Lynch has been a solid addition to the Bears’ pass rush, and losing him for any period of time would hurt their depth as they go into a quick turnaround week against the Lions. Lynch has three sacks on the season and 13 total tackles, but it’s unclear whether he will be medically cleared to participate in Thursday’s game.
Tight end Adam Shaheen, who was only activated from injured reserve Saturday, was also forced out of the contest with a concussion.
Shaheen caught a two-point conversion pass in the game, his only catch of the season thus far.
The Bears won’t have much time to get either player healthy, as they will travel to Detroit on Wednesday for their Thanksgiving showdown with the Lions. That game will start at 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
