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Hits waivers The Bears waived Hankins (shoulder/quadriceps) on Thursday.

Impact Hankins no longer carries an injury designation, so he'll be ready to go at his next landing spot. The 25-year-old running back spent his rookie 2025 season on the Bears' injured reserve. He's an interesting player at 5-foot-11, 225 pounds, but he finished with just 4.4 YPC and two touchdowns in his sixth college season in 2024.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes leads sharp Chiefs offense before Bears rally for 29-27 win in preseason finale

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense have shown impressive form in their preseason finale against the Bears

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands on IR Hankins (shoulder/quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Hankins appeared to injure both his shoulder and quadriceps during the Bears' preseason game against the Bills on Sunday. By being placed on IR, he'll be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Bears.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears sign backup QB Tyson Bagent to a 2-year contract extension through 2027

The Chicago Bears have signed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Caleb Williams looks sharp in Ben Johnson's offense as Bears rout Bills 38-0 in preseason

Caleb Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Limps off in preseason start Hankins limped off the field in Sunday's preseason game against the Bills due to what looked like a left foot injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Hankins was in concussion protocol earlier in August but had cleared it and started Sunday's preseason tilt, as the Bears opted not to play D'Andre Swift while Roschon Johnson (foot), Kyle Monangai (undisclosed) and Travis Homer (calf) are unavailable. Ian Wheeler and Brittain Brown are Chicago's remaining options at running back.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins, Bears finish in 24-24 tie in the preseason

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had an efficient start to the preseason Sunday and the Miami Dolphins and the Bears finished in a 24-24 tie in Ben Johnson’s Chicago coaching debut

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Case Keenum's sidearm sling finds Deion Hankins for a 4-yard TD Case Keenum steps up in the pocket and finds running back Deion Hankins inside the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown pass.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Case Keenum finds Deion Hankins for 4-yard TD Bears running back Deion Hankins hauls in the throw from quarterback Case Keenum for a 4-yard touchdown.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Sidelined with head injury Hankins (concussion) has been placed in concussion protocol, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Hankins is now at risk of missing the team's preseason opener against the Dolphins on Aug. 8. The running back will have to clear concussion protocol before he can return to practice, and it's unclear when exactly he suffered the injury.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Chicago The Bears signed Hankins as an undrafted free agent Thursday.

Impact Hankins spent six years in college, playing his first five years at UTEP before transferring to Texas State for the 2024 season. Across 13 games, Hankins rushed 62 times for 272 yards and two touchdowns. However, he didn't catch a pass and profiles as a between-the-tackles grinder. Hankins faces an uphill battle to win a roster spot in Chicago.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE