Bears OG Jonah Jackson week-to-week with hip flexor injury, TNF status in doubt
Jackson's status for Thursday night's game against the Patriots is in question, though the injury is not expected to be long term
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Bears offensive lineman Jonah Jackson is considered week-to-week with a hip flexor injury, putting his status for Thursday night's game against the Patriots in doubt, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN): Bears OG Jonah Jackson has a hip flexor injury and is considered week-to-week, per source. Status for TNF in doubt but shouldn't be long term.
The injury is not expected to be long term — a measure of relief for a Chicago line that is already navigating the short week. Jackson was listed as a non-participant on the Bears' estimated report Monday, which tracks with the week-to-week designation.
The Bears are preparing to face New England on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field, and the quick turnaround makes every availability question more sensitive. It also comes as the team is guarding its offensive success around quarterback Caleb Williams, who is off the injury report after returning from a torn hamstring.
Jackson's status will be a key storyline to monitor through the next two days as Chicago finalizes its plan to protect Williams against the Patriots' front.