Jack Sanborn - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Passes concussion protocol Sanborn (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Sanborn was unable to play against the Patriots due to a concussion, but he was a full participant in all three practices of Week 8 prep, and he has cleared the league's protocol after passing an evaluation from an independent neurologist. He has four tackles (three solo) across six regular-season games while serving mostly on special teams.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Sanborn (concussion) is officially listed as out for Thursday's game versus the Patriots.

Impact The Bears held only walk-through practices ahead of Thursday's contest, but Sanborn was estimated as a nonparticipant Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and he'll now miss his first game of the season in Week 7. Most of his snaps so far in 2026 have come on special teams, so Chicago will have to find a way to try to replace his production in that phase.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion Sanborn (concussion) was estimated as a non-participant on the Bears' official injury report Tuesday.

Impact Sanborn has now been estimated as a non-participant both of the last two days after Chicago held walk-through practices Monday and Tuesday. Unless he's able to practice in some capacity Wednesday, his odds of suiting up Thursday versus the Patriots don't look great.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bears RG Jonah Jackson moving in a positive direction as he tries to play Thursday against Pats

Chicago Bears right guard Jonah Jackson is moving in a positive direction as he tries to play in Thursday night’s game against the New England Patriots

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Christian McCaffrey Back At Practice; Bears Unsure On DB Kyler Gordon

Back with Bears Chicago signed Sanborn to the active roster Tuesday.

Impact Sanborn signed a one-year deal to return to Chicago in mid-March but was released Sunday. However, the Bears had a quick change of heart and re-signed the veteran linebacker Tuesday. Sanborn will likely fill a rotational role on defense while also contributing on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Biggest Surprises From Final Chicago Bears Roster Cuts Cutting linebacker Jack Sanborn had to be among the toughest decisions the Chicago Bears had to make today. He was far from the only tough c...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

2026 Chicago Bears Training Camp Preview: Jack Sanborn and the Linebackers It is a new-look linebackers room for the Chicago Bears in 2026.

JULY 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

What to watch during training camp | Bears Weekly Rookie defensive back Dillon Thieneman, linebacker Jack Sanborn and offensive lineman Luke Newman join Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Mille...

JULY 24 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Returning to Chicago The Bears signed Sanborn to a one-year deal on Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports

Impact Sanborn is returning to Chicago, where he spent the first three years of his career before signing with the Cowboys for the 2025 campaign. The 25-year-old has seemingly recovered from the groin injury that landed him on Dallas' injured reserve last November and will likely serve a depth role with the Bears during the upcoming campaign.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Sanborn pumped to rejoin hometown Bears The chance to return home for a second stint with the Bears was something linebacker and Lake Zurich native Jack Sanborn “couldn’t pass up.”

MARCH 18 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears bring back linebacker Jack Sanborn for second stint with 1-year contract

The Chicago Bears have brought back Jack Sanborn for a second stint, signing the Chicago-area linebacker to a one-year contract

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Former Cowboys LBs Logan Wilson, Jack Sanborn make decisions on future Former Cowboys linebackers Logan Wilson and Jack Sanborn have made decisions on their respective football futures.

MARCH 18 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

HE'S BACK! Jack Sanborn Has Re-Signed with the Chicago Bears After a one-year stay with the Dallas Cowboys, popular linebacker Jack Sanborn has re-signed with the Chicago Bears.

MARCH 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Fast Facts: Jack Sanborn The Bears on Wednesday announced the return of linebacker Jack Sanborn, a Chicagoland native who played for his hometown team from 2022-24....

MARCH 18 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Chicago Bears sign Sanborn and Lynch The Chicago Bears on Wednesday announced that the club has signed linebacker Jack Sanborn to a one-year deal and defensive lineman James Lyn...

MARCH 18 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Cowboys release linebacker Logan Wilson, ending his brief tenure after trade with Bengals

The Cowboys released linebacker Logan Wilson on Friday, ending his brief Dallas tenure following an in-season trade that did little to boost one of the NFL’s worst defenses

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Ends campaign on IR Sanborn (groin) played in six games in 2025 before ending the season on injured reserve. He totaled 34 tackles and one defensed pass when healthy.

Impact Sanborn joined the Cowboys on a one-year deal last March and began the campaign as a starter, logging 32 tackles over his first four games. However, he suffered a concussion Week 5 against the Jets, missed Week 6 against Carolina, and then was limited to special teams Week 7 against Washington before hurting his groin and landing on IR. Sanborn was never able to make it back on the field, nor was he designated to return. He's slated to be a free agent.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' top DC candidate could revive this forgotten linebacker's career Jack Sanborn may get the lifeline he needs if Jim Leonhard gets hired as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator.

JANUARY 20 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Cowboys' failed Matt Eberflus project now has perfect excuse to come to an end Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus brought in Jack Sanborn from Chicago, but it looks like that project is all but over at this poi...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Shifts to IR Sanborn (groin) was placed on the injured reserve list Monday.

Impact Sanborn had already been ruled out for Monday night's matchup against the Cardinals, but he'll now be forced to miss Dallas' next four games after being placed on IR. The Wisconsin product appeared in six games prior to injury, recording 34 total tackles and one pass defended. Expect Shemar James to operate as the Cowboys' top middle linebacker while Sanborn is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing second straight Sanborn (groin) has been ruled ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sanborn will be in for his second consecutive absence after being unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week. He was supplanted as a starting linebacker in Week 5, though he still contributes some defensive snaps as well as on special teams.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through groin injury Sanborn (groin) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanborn was unable to play against the Broncos this past Sunday due to a groin injury, which he appeared to pick up on gameday. The injury prevented him from practicing Thursday, and he'll need to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing against Arizona on Monday.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent Cowboys don't make much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline

The Dallas Cowboys aren't making much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play due to groin injury Sanborn was added to the Cowboys' injury report due to a groin injury, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact It's unclear when Sanborn sustained the injury, as he was not listed on the Cowboys' injury report during Week 8 prep. However, the injury is severe enough for the fourth-year tight end to not suit up against Denver. With Sanborn set to be inactive and DeMarvion Overshown (knee) still on the reserve/PUP list, Damone Clark will serve as the Cowboys' lone reserve linebacker on the active roster behind Marist Liufau, Shemar James and Kenneth Murray.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bears RG Jonah Jackson moving in a positive direction as he tries to play Thursday against Pats

NFL Catchup: Christian McCaffrey Back At Practice; Bears Unsure On DB Kyler Gordon

Bears bring back linebacker Jack Sanborn for second stint with 1-year contract

Cowboys release linebacker Logan Wilson, ending his brief tenure after trade with Bengals

Inconsistent Cowboys don't make much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline