Willie Young Injury: Updates on Bears Star's Achilles and Recovery

Willie Young tore his Achilles during Sunday's loss to Detroit in Week 16 and will have surgery. He has been placed on the IR and will miss the remainder of the season:

Continue for updates.

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Young Placed on IR

Tuesday, Dec. 23

The Bears provided an update on Young's status:

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Young Diagnosed With Achilles Tear

Monday, Dec. 22

Marc Trestman confirmed that Willie Young tore his Achilles in yesterday's game and will need surgery, via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times:

Jeff Dickerson of ESPN shared the timeline for recovery for Young:

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Young Leaves Lions Game With Achilles Injury

Sunday, Dec. 21

Chicago Bears defensive end Willie Young suffered an Achilles injury during Sunday’s Week 16 matchup against the Detroit Lions and missed the remainder of the game, according to the team’s official Twitter account:

Following the game, Pro Football Talk updated Young's status:

After spending the first four years of his career with the Detroit Lions, Young has blossomed in his first season with Chicago, racking up 40 combined tackles, 10 sacks and one forced fumble in 14 games. 

*Stats via NFL.com.