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Cole Kmet, Austin Booker discuss Bears-Packers rivalry | Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet and defensive end Austin Booker address the media virtually Monday from Halas Hall.

3 DAYS AGO • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears Week 11 Storylines: Austin Booker's Emergence, Keeping the Pressure on McCarthy, More Here are the biggest storylines to watch as the Bears prepare for the Vikings in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Caleb Williams stars as the Bears rally past the Giants for a 24-20 win

Caleb Williams threw a touchdown pass and scrambled for a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, helping the Chicago Bears beat Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants 24-20

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Giants QB Jaxson Dart leaves after taking hard hit against the Bears

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart left a 24-20 loss at Chicago after he was hit hard on a designed run in the third quarter

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Bears are hoping Tryon-Shoyinka and Booker can help the team's defensive line situation

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles believes he did the best he could to improve the team’s pass rush without throwing away its future

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Bears see room to grow after already matching win total from last season

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears matched their win total from last season and are in the thick of the NFC playoff race

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Austin Booker forces strip-sack of Joe Flacco, Gervon Dexter Sr. recovers fumble The Bears generate a takeaway thanks to defensive end Austin Booker's strip-sack and Gervon Dexter Sr.'s fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 2 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

5 things we learned from Bears coordinators Bears coordinators Dennis Allen (defense), Declan Doyle (offense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about th...

OCTOBER 31 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Activated from IR The Bears activated Booker (knee) from injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Booker practiced in full all of Week 8 but wasn't cleared to return in time for Chicago's loss to the Ravens. Now, however, the 2024 fifth-round pick appears on track to make his 2025 debut Sunday on the road against Cincinnati. Booker figures to handle a depth role in Chicago's defensive end rotation behind Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Booker to return from IR The Chicago Bears are set to activate defensive end Austin Booker from Injured Reserve as the pass rush needs a boost.

OCTOBER 27 • 247SPORTS.COM

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears encounter dead ends within the red zone

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears continue to find the red zone to be a dead end

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Booker (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact The second-year pro from Kansas practiced in full throughout the week, but it now appears he's not ready to return from IR just yet. Booker has yet to play this year after recording 21 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, across 17 games during his rookie season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week with full practice Booker (knee) participated in practice fully Wednesday.

Impact Booker is still on injured reserve, though he was designated to return Oct. 7. He has until Oct. 28 to be activated or else be forced to miss the remainder of the season. Booker was able to log a trio of full practices last week, so he seems to be closing in on a return.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Booker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Booker was a full participant in practice all week, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery from a knee injury to be reinstated from injured reserve. He opened the season on IR, so his next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 8 against the ravens on Sunday, Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Booker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Booker was a full participant in practice all week, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery from a knee injury to be activated from injured reserve. He opened the season on IR, so his next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for MNF Booker (knee) has been downgraded to out for Monday night's game versus Washington.

Impact Booker remains on injured reserve and wasn't activated ahead of the Bears' Week 6 date with the Commanders. He was designated for return Tuesday, which opened his 21-day practice window. Booker's next chance to suit up will be Sunday against the Saints.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play vs. Washington Booker (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Booker started the regular season on injured reserve due to a knee injury that he suffered during preseason action in August. He was designated to return Thursday and was a full participant in all three practices this past week, but he will need to be activated from IR before making his 2025 regular-season debut. The 2024 fifth-rounder tallied 21 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season games during his rookie campaign.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Thursday Booker (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Booker remains on injured reserve and has yet to play this season, but the Bears opened his 21-day practice window earlier this week, and he appears to have a good shot at suiting up against Washington on Monday night.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bears designate Austin Booker, Travis Homer to return from IR The Bears on Tuesday designated defensive end Austin Booker and running back Travis Homer to return from injured reserve, opening a 21-day w...

OCTOBER 8 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Austin Booker's 21-Day Practice Window is Officially Open Bears defensive end Austin Booker is one of two players who are one step closer to returning from IR.

OCTOBER 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Designated for return Booker (knee) was designated for return from injured reserve by Chicago on Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact This opens Booker's 21-day practice window for activation. He's yet to appear in a game this season after playing in all 17 regular-season contests as a rookie in 2024.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury sends Austin Booker to IR, while Chicago Bears bring back Scott Daly and Devin Duvernay Knee injury sends Austin Booker to IR, while Chicago Bears bring back Scott Daly and Devin Duvernay.

AUGUST 30 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Sent to injured reserve The Bears placed Booker (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Booker will be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Selected in the fifth round of the 2024 Draft, Booker appeared in all 17 regular-season games as a rookie last season, logging 21 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bears put Booker on injured list, re-sign Daly and Duvernay The Bears made a flurry of roster moves Thursday afternoon. The team placed second-year defensive end Austin Booker on the reserve/injured l...

AUGUST 28 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Bears' latest roster moves includes Austin Booker landing on IR The Chicago Bears announced several roster moves, including edge rusher Austin Booker heading to short-term IR.

AUGUST 28 • USATODAY.COM