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Bears place LB Nephi Sewell on injured reserve with season-ending injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Bears place LB Nephi Sewell on injured reserve with season-ending injury

Summary

The Chicago Bears have placed backup linebacker Nephi Sewell on injured reserve following a season-ending right leg injury. Sewell sustained the injury during a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This comes shortly after he returned from a concussion obtained in the preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. With Sewell's absence, the Bears signed linebacker Antonio Grier Jr., who has limited NFL experience but recently played in the UFL. The team's 53-man roster cuts are due by 6 p.m. ET on August 30, adding pressure to the remaining linebacker competition.

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Status Watch

•Nephi Sewell sustained a leg injury against Cincinnati.
•Sewell failed to secure a rotational role following multiple injuries.
•Antonio Grier Jr. has been signed to replace Sewell.
•Bears must finalize their 53-man roster by August 30.
•Key linebackers include Devin Bush, T.J. Edwards, and Jack Sanborn.

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10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bears Shut Down LB With Season-Ending Injury Days Before Deadline

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The Chicago Bears have shut down one of their linebackers with a season-ending injury just days before the 53-man roster cut deadline. The post Bears Shut Down LB With Season-Ending Injury Days Before Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
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