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 timeAUGUST 18 • Associated Press
TRAVIS HOMER #21 - RUNNING BACK - CHICAGO BEARS
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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 debutAUGUST 10 • Associated Press
Exits game with calf injury Homer is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Miami due to a calf injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Homer appeared to tweak his calf late in the second quarter, and given that it's the preseason, the Bears will likely play it conservatively and keep the 2019 sixth-rounder sidelined for the rest of the game. Homer is competing against Kyle Monangai and Ian Wheeler for the RB3 job behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson (foot).
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Bears sign former Ravens All-Pro return specialist Devin Duvernay, re-sign RB Travis Homer
The Chicago Bears have signed former Baltimore Ravens All-Pro return specialist Devin Duvernay to a one-year contract and re-signed running back and special teams contributor Travi...MARCH 19 • Associated Press
Roster Moves: Bears add to roster The Chicago Bears on Wednesday signed veteran wide receiver Devin Duvernay to a one-year contract and re-signed veteran running back Travis...
MARCH 19 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Returning to Chicago Homer signed a one-year, $2-million deal with the Bears on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The running back will remain with the team that he played for during the 2023 and '24 campaigns. Homer missed Chicago's last three games of 2024 with a hamstring injury but appears to be healthy again. He played more on special teams than offense in each of the last two seasons, recording just six carries for 23 yards and three catches for 11 yards between the two years.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Week 18 finale Homer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Homer hasn't played since Week 15 and will finish the season with six carries for 23 yards and three catches for 11 yards on offense. As a special teams contributor, Homer logged six tackles (three solo) and returned one kickoff for 29 yards. His two-year, $4 million deal is scheduled to expire in March, and Homer is slated to hit free agency as a 26-year-old.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Packers look to finish regular season by beating the Bears for 12th straight time
The Green Bay Packers will tune up for the playoffs by trying to beat the Chicago Bears for a 12th straight time SundayJANUARY 2 • Associated Press
DNP on Thursday Homer (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Impact Homer has missed the Bears' last two games due to a hamstring injury, and his consecutive DNPs to open the week doesn't bode well for his chances of playing in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers. Darrynton Evans would continue to serve as Chicago's No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson if Homer isn't cleared to play in Week 18.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice to open Week 18 Homer (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.
Impact A hamstring injury has kept Homer sidelined for both of Chicago's past two games. The veteran running back didn't practice at all last week, and his non-participation to begin this week could be an ominous sign for his chance of returning for the Bears' season finale Sunday against Green Bay. Darrynton Evans could get a bit more work Week 18 if Homer misses another contest.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Seahawks place running back Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve
The Seattle Seahawks placed running back Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve prior to their game against the Chicago Bears because of an ankle injuryDECEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press
Ruled out Thursday Homer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Chicago's matchup versus the Seahawks on Thursday.
Impact Homer is set to miss his second straight matchup due to a hamstring injury after having sat out the team's Week 16 loss versus the Lions. In his absence, Darrynton Evans will serve as the team's No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson.
DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed DNP in walkthrough Tuesday Homer (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant in a practice walkthrough Tuesday.
Impact The Bears have held a walkthrough each of the first two days of the week, and Homer has been estimated as a DNP both times. The veteran running back was injured during practice last Friday and missed Sunday's matchup against Detroit. If he's held out of action again Thursday versus Seattle, Darrynton Evans could again work as Chicago's No. 3 running back, though Evans didn't see any offensive snaps in that role Sunday despite Homer's absence.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Estimated as DNP on Monday Homer (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
Impact Homer was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Lions and doesn't appear to be making much progress ahead of Thursday night's game against the Seahawks. Homer doesn't factor into the Bears' offense much and has mostly played special teams in 2024.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Estimated as DNP on Monday Homer (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
Impact Homer was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Lions and doesn't appear to be making much progress ahead of Thursday night's game against the Seahawks. Homer doesn't factor into the Bears' offense much and has mostly played special teams in 2024.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Officially ruled out Homer (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's contest against the Lions.
Impact No surprise here, as Homer was given a doubtful designation after getting injured at Friday's practice. His absence figures to primarily be felt on special teams.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Week 16 Homer (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact Homer was injured in Friday's practice, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He wasn't on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday before getting in a limited session Friday. Roschon Johnson is back from his concussion this week and will help spell D'Andre Swift in the backfield. Homer's likely absence will mostly be felt on special teams.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Light workload in loss Homer rushed three times for six yards in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Impact Homer served as Chicago's No. 2 running back for the second-consecutive game while Roschon Johnson recovers from a concussion. With three touches in each of those games as the backup to D'Andre Swift, Homer will have limited fantasy value as long as he retains his current role.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Active for MNF Homer (head) is active for Monday night's game against the Vikings.
Impact D'Andre Swift (groin) is active, and Darrynton Evans was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's game. With Roschon Johnson (concussion) inactive, Homer should still mainly be used on special teams after he played just seven offensive snaps last week in San Francisco in the same scenario.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Sunday Homer is available and will suit up for Monday's game against the Vikings.
Impact Considering that D'Andre Swift (groin) is questionable for Monday and Roschon Johnson (concussion) is out, Homer could be in line for a bigger role out of the Bears' backfield. The six-year veteran has appeared in nine games this season, tallying three carries for 16 yards and three catches (on three targets) for 11 yards.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Full again Friday Homer (head) practiced fully again Friday.
Impact D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (groin) have missed practice each of the last two days, leaving Homer as the lone healthy running back on the 53-man roster. Royce Freeman and Darrynton Evans would be candidates to be called up from the practice squad for Monday night's game against the Vikings if Swift or Johnson can't play.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Practices in full Thursday Homer (head) is listed as a full participant in Thursday's walkthrough practice.
Impact Homer was forced off the field during Sunday's loss to the 49ers due to a head injury, but it appears he's now fully recovered. With D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) both listed as non-participants Thursday, Homer's availability as a backfield depth option may be key heading into Monday's divisional road matchup against the Vikings.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Latest loss shows issues go beyond coach as Bears' skid hits 7 in first game under Thomas Brown
The Chicago Bears hoped the first in-season head coaching change in the founding NFL franchise’s history would be the parachute a free-falling team neededDECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press
49ers beat the Bears 38-13 to spoil Thomas Brown's coaching debut
Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers bounced back from two blowout losses to beat Chicago 38-13 and spoil interim coach Thomas Brown’s debut for the B...DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press
Exits game due to head injury Homer (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Homer suffered the injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game, and up to that point he had caught all three of his targets for 11 yards. He entered the game as the Bears' No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift due to Roschon Johnson (concussion) being inactive. While Homer is sidelined, Darrynton Evans will have the opportunity to serve as the backup running back behind Swift.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
