The Chicago Bears announced their team captains for their Week 1 contest against the Detroit Lions, which includes an encouraging sign for one Bears player who’s currently questionable for Sunday.
Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, receiver Allen Robinson, inside linebacker Danny Trevathan, outside linebacker Khalil Mack, defensive tackle Akiem Hicks and punter Pat O’Donnell will all serve as captains in Week 1.
Our Week 1 captains:
🐻 @Mtrubisky10
🐻 @AllenRobinson
🐻 @Grindin_59
🐻 @FiftyDeuce
🐻 @The_Dream99
🐻 @PatODonnell_16 #CHIvsDET | #DaBears— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 11, 2020
While most teams have their established captains throughout the season, Bears head coach Matt Nagy has typically rotated captains every week, and that looks to continue this year.
Mack, who was limited in practice throughout the week, was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game with a knee injury. But given Mack was listed a captain and spoke with the media on Friday, it sounds like he’ll be good to go against the Lions.
The Bears will be looking to snap a six-game losing streak in season openers when they face the Lions on Sunday at noon CT. It’s a good thing Chicago has found success against Detroit over the last two years.
