The Chicago Bears will be without two key starters when they face the New Orleans Saints in a wild-card showdown on Sunday.
Inside linebacker Roquan Smith (elbow) and receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) have been downgraded to out after previously been ruled questionable. After suffering injuries against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, both did not practice all week.
#Bears roster moves / injury update:
We have activated DB Marqui Christian and LB Manti Te’o from the practice squad.We also have downgraded WR Darnell Mooney and LB Roquan Smith to ‘out’ for tomorrow’s Wild Card playoff game at the Saints.
— Chicago Bears (@BearsPR) January 9, 2021
The Bears made corresponding roster moves as a result. Chicago activated defensive back Marqui Christian and linebacker Manti Te’o to the active roster from the practice squad.
