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Bears edge rusher Austin Booker misses practice ahead of preseason finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:41 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Bears edge rusher Austin Booker misses practice ahead of preseason finale

Summary

Chicago Bears edge rusher Austin Booker missed practice for a second consecutive day, raising injury concerns just days before the preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans on August 29. Booker has not participated since last week’s joint practices with the Cincinnati Bengals. His absence could significantly impact the Bears' edge-rushing depth, especially after struggling with a low pass-rush win rate in the 2025 season. The Bears have not provided details about Booker’s condition, further heightening uncertainty as the regular season approaches.

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Status Watch

•Austin Booker has missed practice since joint sessions with the Bengals.
•His absence could hurt Chicago's defensive line depth heading into the season.
•Booker recorded a career-high 4.5 sacks last season.
•The Bears concluded 2025 with the second-worst pass-rush win rate in the NFL.
•The preseason finale against the Titans is scheduled for August 29.

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1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Bears Injury Concerns Grow as Starting Edge Rusher Misses More Practice

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The Chicago Bears may have an injury situation brewing with one of their starting edge rushers after he missed another practice on Wednesday. The post Bears Injury Concerns Grow as Starting Edge Rusher Misses More Practice appeared first on HEAVY.
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