Prior to their game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the Chicago Bears held their first practice. Two of their main players were listed as limited due to injuries.
The organization reports that defensive lineman Montez Sweat is out with an ankle injury, and tight end Cole Kmet was limited because of a knee ailment.
Kmet has 18 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown in four games this season, including three receptions for 34 yards on Sunday.
In addition to recording sacks in the Bears’ past two games, Sweat also forced a turnover in Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
In addition, four Bears players missed practice on Wednesday. Among them was guard Teven Jenkins, who sustained a rib injury during Sunday’s victory. He was swapped out Matt Pryor started at guard, and Nate Davis entered the game to play right guard.
DeAndre Carter, a wide receiver, missed practice as well because of a rib issue. Carter is averaging 34 yards per kickoff return this season and 9.4 yards on punt returns.
Zacch Pickens, a defensive lineman, was still out due to a groin ailment, while Terrell Smith is also out due to a hip injury sustained against the Indianapolis Colts.
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