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Bears vs. Bills: Kyle Long Expected to Miss Several Weeks With Foot Ailment

Long suffered a foot injury during the fourth quarter of the Bears' win over the Jets

By James Neveau • •

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long has been having a strong season at right guard, but his campaign could be on hold, according to a new report.

That report, from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, says that Long is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a foot injury that he suffered in the Bears’ Week 8 win over the New York Jets at Soldier Field.

The Bears could potentially put Long on injured reserve with a designation to return, freeing up a roster spot while allowing Long to have an opportunity to play again if the Bears reach the playoffs this season.

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Wide receiver Anthony Miller warms up before the game against the Jets.
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Kyle Long is helped off the field after injuring his right foot in a game against the New York Jets.
Kyle Long is helped off the field after injuring his right foot in a game against the New York Jets.
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Kyle Long is helped off the field after injuring his right foot in a game against the New York Jets.
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Mitchell Trubisky warms up prior to the Chicago Bears' game against the New York Jets.
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Tarik Cohen catches a punt during warmups prior to the Chicago Bears' game against the New York Jets.
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Fans dress for Halloween at the game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Anthony Miller #17 and quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears celebrate after Miller scored a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Taylor Gabriel #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts after teammate Anthony Miller #17 scored a touchdown against the New York Jets in thr third quarter at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: A fan stays warm during the game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Isaiah Crowell #20 of the New York Jets carries the football against Roquan Smith #58 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears carries the football against Jamal Adams #33 of the New York Jets in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by the New York Jets in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears is chased by members of the New York Jets including Jamal Adams #33 at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Jets 24-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears breaks a 24 yard first down run against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Jets 24-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets is brought down by Roy Robertson-Harris #95 (R) and Sherrick McManis #27 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Jets 24-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

In the meantime, the Bears will likely have to make due with the linemen on their roster. Eric Kush, who sat out last week’s game with a neck issue, is expected to play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, according to head coach Matt Nagy. He could potentially slide over to right guard, with rookie James Daniels remaining at left guard.

The Bears could also give playing time to Bryan Witzmann, who is currently listed as Long’s back-up on the team’s official depth chart, or Bradley Sowell.

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