Eddie Jackson, Aaron Lynch Both Miss Bears Practice
Both players were injured in the Bears' Sunday win over the Packers
By James Neveau ••
Chicago Bears defensive standouts Eddie Jackson and Aaron Lynch both sat out of practice Wednesday as the team began preparations for their game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Jackson, who suffered an ankle injury in the team’s win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, is dealing with a sprained ankle, according to head coach Matt Nagy. A timetable on his return is unclear, but with the Bears locked into a playoff spot, they may proceed cautiously with their Pro Bowl safety.
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Khalil Mack warms up before the Bears' Week 15 game against the Packers.
Jordan Howard catches a ball in warm-ups before Sunday's game against the Packers.
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Kyle Fuller #23 and Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears hug prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears carries the football against Eddie Pleasant #35 of the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears runs the football against Kentrell Brice #29 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Adam Shaheen #87 of the Chicago Bears completes the pass in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Blake Martinez #50 of the Green Bay Packers tackles Taquan Mizzell #33 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Lynch suffered a sprained elbow during the same game, and his status for Sunday is also uncertain. He has three sacks and 16 tackles on the season, and has been an unheralded contributor to the team’s strong pass rush.
The 49ers had a long list of players limited in practice, including running back Matt Breida, cornerback K’Waun Williams, and safety Antone Exum.
Center Weston Richburg, linebacker Malcolm Smith, and safety Jaquiski Tartt all were limited in the workout as well for San Francisco. Linebacker Mark Nzeocha (groin) and tackle Joe Staley (non-injury) both were absent from the practice.
