Bears Week 18 injury report: Chicago remains shorthanded Thursday ahead of finale

The Chicago Bears (3-13) released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 finale against the Minnesota Vikings (12-4), where there are a number of notable injuries.

Heading into this Week 18 matchup against the Vikings, the Bears are banged up. Aside from the current injury report, Chicago placed offensive linemen Teven Jenkins and Michael Schofield and cornerback Josh Blackwell on injured reserve.

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Quarterback Justin Fields has also already been ruled out for Sunday’s game as he’s nursing a hip strain.

Here’s a look at the full injury report for the Bears and Vikings after Thursday’s practice:

Chicago Bears

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game Status
DT Angelo Blackson	illness	—	DNP
S Jaquan Brisker	personal	DNP	FP
OL Ja’Tyre Carter	back	FP	FP
QB Justin Fields	hip	DNP	DNP
CB Jaylon Jones	concussion	DNP	DNP
WR Dante Pettis	head	FP	FP
LS Patrick Scales	neck	LP	DNP
LB Sterling Weatherford	illness	DNP	DNP
TE Trevon Wesco	ankle	LP	FP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

Minnesota Vikings

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Player	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game Status
OL Garrett Bradbury	back	DNP	DNP
DL James Lynch	shoulder	DNP	DNP
LB Brian Asamoah	knee	LP	LP
S Josh Metellus	thigh	LP	FP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation