FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2015 file photo, Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game in Chicago. The Bears have a big job ahead of them after a last-place finish in the NFC North at 6-10. About one-third of the players have expiring contracts, with Jeffery, their No 1. receiver and running back Matt Forte topping the list. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press

Alshon Jeffery Injury: Updates on Bears Star's Hamstring and Return

Scott PolacekAug 4, 2016

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery suffered a hamstring injury on Aug. 3. However, he has returned to the field and played in both of the team's preseason games.

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Jeffery Active vs. Patriots

Thursday, Aug. 18

Jeffery had two catches for 41 yards in Thursday's game against the New England Patriots.

Latest on Jeffery's Practice Status

Monday, Aug. 8

Jeff Dickerson of ESPN reported Jeffery is doing "side work" at Monday's session, and the Bears are "easing him back in." Bob LeGere of the Daily Herald reported Jeffery was "very limited" in his side work and wasn't even "running routes against air."

Injury-Prone Jeffery Key Talent for Bears Offense

Durability is now something of a concern for Jeffery after he only appeared in nine games last year. He did play all 16 contests in 2013 and 2014, but this is another physical setback for the playmaker.

When healthy, Jeffery is one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the league as a 6’3” pass-catcher who can high-point balls in the end zone and get by cornerbacks in press coverage with quickness and burst. He is Jay Cutler’s most reliable weapon, and the Bears figured to lean on him even more in 2016 after running back Matt Forte signed with New York Jets in the offseason.

Jeffery posted 1,421 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches in 2013, 1,133 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches in 2014 and 807 receiving yards and four touchdown catches in limited action in 2015.

Chicago can turn to a rushing attack that features Jeremy Langford, Jordan Howard and Ka’Deem Carey, but it needs Jeffery to remain healthy if it wants to compete with the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North.