Bears place Braxton Jones on IR, promote Marcus Davenport for Jets matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Chicago Bears have placed offensive tackle Braxton Jones on injured reserve ahead of their Week 4 game against the New York Jets. Jones suffered a knee injury during a recent 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles and will be out for at least four weeks. In response, the Bears have elevated Marcus Davenport and Nick McCloud from the practice squad to bolster their roster for the upcoming game. Davenport will be making his Bears debut after signing with the team this summer, while McCloud adds depth to the secondary with an injury concern surrounding Cam Lewis.
- •Braxton Jones placed on IR after a knee injury.
- •Marcus Davenport and Nick McCloud elevated to active roster.
- •Bears face the New York Jets in Week 4.
- •Theo Benedet expected to start in Jones' absence.
- •Davenport returns after injuries hindered previous seasons.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bears place OT Braxton Jones on IR, elevate EDGE Marcus Davenport
"The Bears placed left tackle Braxton Jones on injured reserve and elevated two players for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
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