Jermon Bushrod Injury: Updates on Bears OT's Concussion and Return

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod left with a concussion in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks and hadn't played since. However, he is ready to return. 

Continue for updates.

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Bushrod Active vs. Chargers

Monday, Nov. 9

The Bears announced Bushrod is available to play against San Diego.

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Latest on Bushrod's Practice Status

Saturday, Nov. 7

The Bears announced Bushrod was limited in practice all week.

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How Bushrod's Return Impacts Bears

This is Bushrod’s ninth year in the league (the third with the Bears), and he has two Pro Bowls under his belt.

Bushrod’s ability to carve lanes up front was one reason Football Outsiders ranked the Bears as the ninth-best run-blocking offensive line in the first two weeks of the season. They have fallen to 17th in run blocking but remain at 10th in pass protection ahead of Week 8. 

Mullin noted Charles Leno came in at left tackle in Bushrod’s place. Leno is a former seventh-round draft pick (2014) who only started one game in his rookie campaign and is not the proven force the two-time Pro Bowler has been for Chicago.

The Bears are searching for consistency on offense and will benefit greatly from Bushrod's return.