Austin Booker - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Looks ready to suit up Sunday Booker (groin) was not listed on the Bears' official injury report Wednesday.

Impact Booker suffered a groin injury during a joint practice with the Bengals in August and was considered week-to-week afterwards, but he's now apparently back up to full speed. He projects to play a rotational role on the edge to start the 2026 season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Practices Monday Booker (groin) took part in practice Monday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact The defensive end suffered a groin injury during an Aug. 20 joint practice with the Bengals, didn't practice for the rest of training camp and then was considered "week-to-week," per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Booker's return to practice Monday is a step in the right direction ahead of Chicago's season opener against Carolina on Sept. 13.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Booker has a groin injury and his status is "week-to-week," Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The defensive end suffered the groin injury during a joint practice with the Bengals on Aug. 20 and has not practiced since then. His status for Week 1 against the Panthers on Sept. 13 appears to be in doubt. Booker started 11 of the 12 games he played in last year, regular season and postseason, and should take on a similar role in 2026 once he's healthy again.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Booker, Gervon Dexter Injury Updates Are Latest Concerns For Bears Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided some injury updates on Austin Booker and Gervon Dexter, and an update on Marcus Davenport's st...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

This Austin Booker Update Is Incredibly Encouraging It sounds like Austin Booker is ready to take the leap.

AUGUST 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Kalif Raymond, Austin Booker, Cam Lewis want other teams to fear playing the Bears | Press Conference Wide receiver Kalif Ramond, linebacker Austin Booker and defensive back Cam Lewis address the media Thursday at Halas Hall.

AUGUST 6 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears 2026 training camp position preview: Defensive line The Bears’ top three sack leaders from 2025 return this season in edge rushers Montez Sweat and Austin Booker as well as tackle Gervon Dexte...

JULY 21 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears' Dayo Odeyingbo Decision Could Cost Austin Booker the Starting Job He Earned Every NFL team has its flash points and the Chicago Bears are no exception. A flash point is just as it's defined and doesn't necessarily ha...

JUNE 27 • SI.COM

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JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

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Austin Booker's hype train is starting up (and Montez Sweat is the conductor) Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat seems to believe in Austin Booker enough to go out of his way to compliment him, with a warning add...

JUNE 12 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Five Bears Veterans With the Most to Gain During OTAs Bears' OTAs are underway, and several veterans have plenty on the line. From Austin Booker's pass-rush breakout potential to D'Andre Swift's...

JUNE 3 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

The One Name Standing Out if Bears Want a Closer at Edge Rusher Finding an edge rusher for the rotation who can complement Montez Sweat and Austin Booker requires a specific type and someone at the right...

MAY 31 • SI.COM

Austin Booker's upward trajectory could bring a big-time payoff (eventually) If Chicago Bears edge rusher Austin Booker can put it together in Year 3, he and the team will benefit greatly on the defensive side of the...

MAY 16 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Bears could put Austin Booker on notice with a sneaky pre-draft signing If the Chicago Bears made one key free agent signing before the 2026 NFL Draft began, they'd be putting a fan favorite on notice with one mo...

MARCH 24 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Is Austin Booker Ready to Take On More Meaningful Snaps in 2026? While there's no shortage of promise, betting on Austin Booker to be healthy and productive as a starter in 2026 is a gamble.

FEBRUARY 7 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Austin Booker delivers a hit-stick sack to Jordan Love Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.

JANUARY 11 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Packers' Jordan Love believes he's learned from previous playoff disappointments

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has done a great job of avoiding interceptions throughout this season, but hasn’t been nearly as effective in that regard during his playo...

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Quiet finale caps breakout Booker recorded three tackles in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Booker finished with 35 tackles, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble across 10 games after missing the first eight contests with a knee injury. He routinely played over 80 percent of the snaps and took a major step forward after recording just 1.5 sacks as a rookie in 2024. He is under contract through 2027 and profiles as a rising IDP asset if his health holds.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Adds to sack surge Booker recorded three tackles, including one solo and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Booker now has 3.5 of his 4.5 sacks over his last three contests, accounting for the majority of his big-play production this season. He has posted between two and four tackles in all but two games, underscoring his reliance on sacks for fantasy value. That profile makes him a low-floor, sack-dependent IDP option.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues recent sack surge Booker recorded seven tackles, including four solo, and 0.5 sacks in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.

Impact Booker now has 2.5 of his 3.5 sacks over his last two contests, accounting for nearly all of his big-play production this season. He has posted between two and four tackles in all but two games, underscoring his reliance on sacks for fantasy value. That profile makes him a low-floor, sack-dependent IDP option.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers QB Jordan Love Ruled Out With Concussion vs. Bears

The Packers QB exited the contest in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion after a big helmet-to-helmet hit.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Packers QB Jordan Love Ruled Out With Concussion vs. Bears

Registers multiple sacks in victory Booker recorded four tackles, including three solo, and 2.0 sacks in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Booker now has 3.0 sacks in eight games, though the two today were his first since his first action in Week 9. With limited tackle volume most weeks, he profiles as a low-floor IDP who provides value primarily when he reaches the sack column.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Austin Booker denies Browns end zone to clinch 31-3 with fourth-down sack Austin Booker sacks Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders to ice the game for the Bears.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Austin Booker's clutch third-down sack knocks Browns out of field goal range Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacks Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders for a 9-yard loss on third down to move Cleveland out of field go...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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