Josh Sitton Injury: Updates on Bears Guard's Ankle and Return

Chicago Bears guard Josh Sitton hadn't played since Week 11 against the New York Giants because of an ankle injury. Chris Emma of 670 The Score reported after the game that Sitton was wearing a walking boot on his right ankle as he exited the locker room. 

However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Sitton Active vs. 49ers

Sunday, Dec. 4

The Bears announced that Sitton is available to play against San Francisco in Week 13.

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Latest on Sitton's Practice Status

Friday, Dec. 2

The Bears announced Sitton was limited at Friday's practice.

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Bears Need Sitton Healthy to Finish Season Strong

Sitton, 30, is a three-time Pro Bowler and a three-time second-team All-Pro selection. He seemingly was a vital cog in the Green Bay Packers offensive line and helped solidify the steady unit in front of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

But the team decided to cut him before the season in a surprise move, allowing the Bears to sign him.

His return is a big boost for Chicago. Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus ranked him as the 65th-best player in the NFL last season, writing the following:

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There is no better pass-protecting guard in the NFL than Josh Sitton. From 2013 to 2014, he averaged just 9.5 total pressures; playing guard this season, he allowed just 16 over 17 games (including the playoffs). His performance has been good enough that the Packers believed him to be the best option they had at left tackle once injuries bit late in the season, and he started a game there against the Vikings on the final regular season encounter. He surrendered seven total pressures in that game, largely to Everson Griffen, but graded barely below average, which for a guard playing tackle, is actually quite an achievement.

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Monson added that Sitton allowed just 12 quarterback pressures in 2015, an incredibly impressive stat.