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Activated from COVID-19 list The Bears activated Edwards from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Edwards was unavailable for 10 days due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, but he'll now return to practice. The 27-year-old has missed three of the last four games but could serve as a starter Sunday against Seattle since Bilal Nichols (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated Monday Edwards wasn't reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Monday's game against the Vikings, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Edwards will miss his fifth game of the season after he was placed on the list Dec. 13. According to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Edwards is unvaccinated, and because he wasn't reinstated to the roster after completing the five-day quarantine associated with players deemed to be high-risk close contacts, it's safe to conclude that the defensive end tested positive for the virus. That means Edwards will have to complete a 10-day quarantine period from his initial positive test, putting his availability for the Bears' Week 16 matchup with the Seahawks in question.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on COVID-19 list The Bears placed Edwards on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Edwards returned from a two-game absence due to a rib injury to play 19 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Packers, but he now finds himself at risk of missing time due to a new issue. According to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Edwards is unvaccinated, so he'll be away from the team for a minimum of five days even if he's been deemed a close contact of an infected person. If Edwards has tested positive himself, he'll be out for at least 10 days, meaning he won't be available to play in the Bears' Week 15 game against the Vikings next Monday.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Edwards (ribs) is active Sunday against the Packers.

Impact Edwards has been absent from the Bears' previous two games. After logging consecutive full practices Thursday and Friday, he'll make his return to the field. The seven-year veteran should resume a rotational role on the Bears' defensive line, where he's compiled seven tackles (two solo), 1.5 sacks and a pass defensed across 8 games.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Edwards (ribs) logged a full practice Thursday.

Impact Edwards missed each of Chicago's last two games and logged a limited session Wednesday, so the latest development is an encouraging sign ahead of his potential availability for Sunday's game against the Packers. Edwards has seven tackles (two solo), 1.5 sacks and one pass defended through eight appearances in 2021.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Week 13 Edwards (ribs) has been ruled out for the Bears' Week 13 game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 27-year-old will miss his second consecutive contest while nursing the ribs injury. As a result of Edwards being out, Bilal Nichols will again get the start at right end.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 12 with rib injury Edwards is inactive for Thursday's game against the Lions due to a rib injury.

Impact Listed as questionable heading into the day, Edwards was listed as a full participant on the Bears' first two practice reports of the week before downgrading to limited activity Wednesday. The step back in terms of on-field reps looks like it was enough to keep Edwards sidelined for the first time since Week 2. When healthy, Edwards has filled a minor rotational role along the defensive line, as he's played no more than 40 percent of the defensive snaps in any of his eight appearances.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Accuser sues Mario Edwards Jr., Bears after hotel incident last year A North Carolina woman is suing Bears defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. — and the franchise itself — after an incident at the team hotel the n...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM

North Carolina woman is suing Bears and defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. over an altercation during a team trip last year CHICAGO — The woman involved in an altercation with Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. during a team trip to Charlotte, N.C.,...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

North Carolina woman is suing the Chicago Bears and defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. over an altercation during a team trip last year The woman involved in an altercation with Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. during a team trip to Charlotte, N.C., last fall...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Notches sack in debut Edwards posted two solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 26-6 loss to the Browns.

Impact It was a long afternoon for the Bears, but Edwards managed to notch a sack in his season debut. However, Edwards played just 26 percent of the snaps, so we can't count on him for IDP purposes.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension uplifted Edwards officially had his suspension uplifted by the league Monday, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

Impact Edwards was handed a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances following the 2020 season. He has now completed that ban and will be available for the Bears going forward. The 27-year-old recorded a career-high four sacks in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roster Move: Bears agree to terms with Edwards After a productive first season with the Bears in 2020, veteran defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. on Tuesday agreed to a three-year contract e...

MARCH 16, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Inks three-year extension The Bears signed Edwards (suspension) to a three-year, $11.55 million contract Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Edwards managed a career-high four sacks during his inaugural season with the Bears last year, in addition to 17 tackles (11 solo) and one pass breakup. The 27-year-old's success as a rotational player in Chicago's scheme should allow him to continue making the most of his opportunities, but as long as he lacks a full-time role he'll be off the radar in most IDP formats. Edwards still is facing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substance.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Handed two-game ban Edwards received a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Edwards posted a career-high four sacks to complement 17 tackles and a pass breakup in 2020. The sixth-year defensive end played in a reserve role, averaging just 17 defensive snaps per game. Edwards will be an unrestricted free agent in March.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL suspends Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. 2 games for violating its policy on performance-enhancing substances The NFL has suspended Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. for the first two games of the 2021 season for violating the league...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Posts career high in sacks Edwards tallied one tackle in Chicago's 35-16 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Edwards served as a rotational player, as he's been in each of the last three seasons while playing for three different teams, and he ended the campaign with 16 tackles to go along with a career-high four sacks. After the Bears conclude their playoff run, he'll become an unrestricted free agent and likely remain as a rotational player going forward, regardless of where he lands.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears take Mario Edwards Jr.’s assault charge ‘very seriously,’ Matt Nagy says. The team was informed of incident the night it happened. Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday the team was made aware of the incident involving defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. and a 28-...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bears defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. accused of misdemeanor assault on woman Mario Edwards Jr. called the police on a woman in Charlotte, who has also accused him of assault.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. charged with misdemeanor assault on a female from an October incident in North Carolina A criminal summons has been issued for Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. for misdemeanor assault on a female, a spokesman fo...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Pair of sacks Edwards recorded two sacks and two tackles in the Bears' 36-7 victory over the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Edwards has posted exactly two tackles in four of his last five games, and he now has four sacks on the season, but he remains a sack-dependent IDP option.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

5 things you may not know about Mario Edwards Jr. Bears defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. recorded his second sack of the season on Sunday. Here are five things you may not know about him.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Mario Edwards Jr. aims to make the most of his Bears opportunity Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. will face the team that cut him, the Saints, on Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mario Edwards blows up Robert Woods in the backfield on big TFL Chicago Bears defensive end Mario Edwards blows up Robert Woods in the backfield on big TFL.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

Ready for Week 4 Edwards (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Edwards was a late addition to the injury report Saturday and was listed as questionable, but he'll be available for Sunday's contest. The 26-year-old has played only 22 defensive snaps in the past two games and is unlikely to play a major role versus Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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