Limited in practice were quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) and defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (toe). Darnold said the foot “felt really good” Wednesday.
Meanwhile, tight end Nick Muse, who has been on injured reserve since Week 3, returned to practice after his 21-day window to return opened.
Four Bears did not practice Wednesday: offensive linemen Kiran Amegadjie (calf) and Ryan Bates (concussion), defensive back Elijah Hicks (ankle) and running back D’Andre Swift (groin).
Is there such a thing as a shutdown tackle? Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill is making his case, with only one sack allowed in 10 games and not a single pressure allowed during the team’s current three-game winning streak.
O’Neill has played all 650 offensive snaps this season. He has played at least 96% of the offensive snaps every year since 2019, his second season.
But perhaps his toughest test of the season comes Sunday in Chicago against Montez Sweat. The last time the two met — on “Monday Night Football” in Week 12 of last season — Sweat had 1½ sacks in a 12-10 Bears win. O’Neill, meanwhile, had his worst pass protection grade of the season from Pro Football Focus (44.7).