Chicago Bears

Bears RT Kyle Long sheds hand cast for Week 4 vs. Raiders

Published Oct. 4, 2015 1:25 p.m. ET

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Chicago Bears right tackle Kyle Long is not wearing a cast on his right hand against the Oakland Raiders in Week 4, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

No cast on the right hand of #Bears RT Kyle Long today
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) October 4, 2015

By the end of this past week of practice, Long knew his hand would be strong enough to go without a cast, according to Arthur Arkush of ChicagoFootball.com.

Kyle Long said today his hand is doing well, no more club. “Water under the bridge” said the #Bears’ starting RT.
— Arthur Arkush (@ArthurArkush) October 1, 2015

Long wore the cast in last week's loss against the Seattle Seahawks, as his gritty performances continue to be a highpoint for a winless Bears team. Adding to the trouble of punching and blocking through a hand injury, the third-year offensive lineman is playing tackle for the first time this season (he was a Pro Bowler at guard each of the past two seasons).

Long needs both hands healthy and ready to hit in Week 4, as he goes head-to-head with a fierce pass-rusher in Oakland's Khalil Mack.