Bears activate Elijah Hicks and Keyshaun Elliott before final practice

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided important injury updates ahead of the final open practice on August 25. Safety Elijah Hicks and rookie linebacker Keyshaun Elliott have been activated from the physically unable to perform list. Their return is significant for the Bears' defense, particularly with starting safety Coby Bryant out for 4-6 months after knee surgery. Other players remain on the PUP list, including cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive tackle Shemar Turner, with unknown timelines for their return. Roster cutdowns are due Sunday night, raising questions about who may start the regular season on the PUP list.

• 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Bears HC Ben Johnson shares injury updates before final open practice