Bears activate LB TJ Edwards from non-football injury list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Chicago Bears have activated linebacker TJ Edwards from the non-football injury list, allowing him to return to training camp. Edwards missed about a week and a half due to a minor muscle strain sustained away from the team facility. Previously, he suffered a broken fibula during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. With his return, Edwards will compete with D'Marco Jackson for the starting middle linebacker position as training camp progresses.
- •TJ Edwards was activated after a minor muscle strain.
- •He missed time due to an injury away from the facility.
- •Edwards is competing for the starting middle linebacker job.
- •He previously suffered a broken fibula in the playoffs.
- •Edwards signed a contract extension last offseason.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bears activate LB TJ Edwards from non-football injury list
"Linebacker TJ Edwards is back with the Bears and is set to practice in training camp.
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