Bears coach Ben Johnson updates injuries for Austin Booker and Gervon Dexter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Before the Chicago Bears' joint practice with the Tennessee Titans, head coach Ben Johnson provided updates on defensive end Austin Booker and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. Booker is out with a groin injury and is considered week to week. Dexter also has a groin injury and did not travel with the team to Tennessee after exiting Tuesday's practice early. The Bears will continue to monitor their statuses as practices progress.
- •Austin Booker is week to week due to a groin injury.
- •Gervon Dexter exited practice early and also has a groin injury.
- •Neither player participated in the joint practice against the Titans.
- •The Bears aim to evaluate injuries as the season approaches.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bears HC Ben Johnson provides injury updates on key defensive starters
"Bears head coach Ben Johnson shared injury updates on starters Austin Booker and Gervon Dexter ahead of joint practice with the Titans.
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