NSIMBA WEBSTER NEWS

Moves to IR Webster (groin) was placed on injured reserve by the Bears on Saturday.

Impact The wide receiver will need to reach an injury settlement with the team to have a chance to play in 2024. Webster injured the groin during Thursday night's preseason win over the Chiefs. The 28-year-old has two catches for 14 yards in 29 career games.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injures groin Thursday Webster suffered a groin injury in Thursday night's preseason win over the Chiefs, Scott Bair of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Coach Matt Eberflus said after the game that Webster would need further evaluation. Prior to exiting, Webster caught three of his four targets for 68 yards and finished the preseason with five catches for 87 yards.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Tyson Bagent rolls left, finds wide-open Nsimba Webster for 44 yards Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent throws on the move to receiver Nsimba Webster for a 44-yard gain.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams' 11-yard strike to Nsimba Webster moves chains Quarterback Caleb Williams finds receiver Nsimba Webster for 11 yards and a Bears first down.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Staying in Chicago The Bears signed Webster to a reserve/future contract Monday, Larry Mayer of the team's official website reports.

Impact Nsimba spent the entire year on Chicago's practice squad. He has been with the team three years overall and suited up for eight total games over the previous two years. The 27-year-old will now use the offseason as an opportunity to earn a bigger role with the team.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Chicago The Bears signed Webster to a reserve/future contract Monday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

Impact Webster was waived as part of Chicago's final roster cuts in late August before quickly re-joining via the practice squad. The fourth-year wideout then remained idle on the practice squad before being elevated in back-to-back games Week 15 and 16, recording the first two receptions of his career over during this span. Webster has now appeared in eight games over the past two seasons for the Bears, and he'll likely compete for another depth and special-teams role heading into the 2023 season.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back down to practice squad Webster was sent down to Chicago's practice squad Monday.

Impact One week after playing the fourth-most snaps among Bears wide receivers, Webster was relegated to work on special teams, playing a total seven snaps. It's possible Webster might be elevated again in the future, but much of that will depend on the status of Chase Claypool (knee) and Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion).

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster again Chicago elevated Webster from its practice squad to the active roster Friday ahead of Saturday's game against Buffalo, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact With Chase Claypool (knee) doubtful and Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) out for Saturday's matchup, Webster will be elevated to the active roster for a second consecutive week. The undrafted wideout out of Eastern Washington caught two of three targets for 14 yards across 10 offensive snaps during last week's loss to Philadelphia, marking his first career NFL receptions. Given Chicago's depleted wideout corps, Webster figures to garner a similar role in Week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to practice squad Webster reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Webster was activated for the first time after spending the first 14 weeks of the season on the Bears' practice squad, as Chase Claypool (knee) and N'Keal Harry (coach's decision) were both inactive Sunday versus Philadelphia. With starting wideout Equanimeous St. Brown forced out early with a concussion, the 5-foot-10 Webster went on to catch two of his three targets for 14 yards. However, he still played the fourth-most offensive snaps of the team's wideouts behind Byron Pringle (53), Dante Pettis (47) and Velus Jones (40). Webster will now be eligible for two more elevations from the team's practice squad, and he'll likely continue to see playing time if this banged-up receiving corps does not get healthier before Saturday's game against Buffalo.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records first NFL receptions Webster caught two passes for 14 yards in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Primarily a special-teams player during this three years in the league, Webster came into this game having played just nine offensive snaps over 27 career games. If the Bears continue to have wide receivers miss games due to injury, he could continue to see snaps at receiver. Unless his role grows, his fantasy value will remain minimal.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Call Up Reserves Due to Injuries Practice squad players Jake Tonges and Nsimba Webster were promoted by the Bears after key injuries at their positions.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will be available vs. Philadelphia Chicago elevated Webster from its practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact With Chase Claypool (knee) and Darnell Mooney (ankle) both out, Chicago saw fit to bring Webster up from the practice squad to provide some depth at wide receiver. He's played just nine offensive snaps and has not recorded a target in three seasons.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: The Bears promoted WR Nsimba Webster and TE... - The Athletic The Bears promoted WR Nsimba Webster and TE Jake Tonges from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leads team in targets Webster caught four passes for 25 yards in the Bears' 27-11 preseason win over the Seahawks' on Thursday.

Impact Webster played with the second- and third- team offense, and most of his targets came from Nathan Peterman in the second half. Each of his receptions came on short passes. He'll continue to battle for a roster spot.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nsimba Webster speeds into Seattle territory on 58-yard kick return Wide receiver Nsimba Webster scampers 58 yards on a kick return to start the Bears on the Seahawks side of the field.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Likely on roster bubble Webster's shortcoming with catch radius has been obvious during training camp, Gene Chamberlain of SI.com reports.

Impact Although Webster has made a number of catches in practice, when he catches the ball, he's rarely had a chance to flash the speed that makes him a viable return man. Based on camp reports, it would appear his best chance to make the team would be on special teams. In his three-year career, he's played 360 snaps on special teams, compared to just nine offensive snaps.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains with Bears The Bears signed Webster to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Webster spent most of the 2021 season on the Bears' practice squad and will now remain with the club heading into the offseason. He played mainly on special teams across his six regular-season appearances in 2021.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts back to practice squad Webster reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Webster was called up for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but he played exclusively on special teams. He logged one tackle on kick coverage across 12 special-team snaps and will now return to Chicago's practice squad.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up to active roster Webster was elevated to Chicago's active roster Saturday.

Impact Webster was also elevated last week against the Vikings but played just six offensive snaps. The undrafted free agent has primarily been special teams depth throughout his three-year career.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Webster reverted to the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Webster was called up for Monday's game against the Vikings, but he played just one offensive snap and six snaps on special teams in the loss. He logged a tackle in kick coverage but will now return to Chicago's practice squad.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Webster was elevated from the Bears' practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Vikings, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Webster will provide additional depth at wide receiver Monday since Allen Robinson (undisclosed) is unavailable and Marquise Goodwin (foot) is doubtful. Webster appeared in the first four games of the season and played exclusively on special teams.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pops back up on practice squad The Bears re-signed Webster to the practice squad Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Webster handled a special-teams role for Chicago during the first four games of the season, but the team opted to waive him Tuesday. Sticking around via the practice squad will provide Webster a chance to continue his development with the Bears.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Chicago The Bears waived Webster on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Webster appeared in all four games for the Bears this season in an exclusively special-teams role. The 25-year-old return man became expendable when Chicago acquired Jakeem Grant via trade with the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 2 Webster (hamstring) is listed as active ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.

Impact Webster was added to the injury report Friday, but he was still a full participant in practice. The 25-year-old played just six special-teams snaps Week 1 and will likely handle his usual punt-returning duties Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE