The Chicago Bears hit the practice field on Wednesday getting a boost with the return of a defensive starter.
Cornerback Prince Amukamara, who suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions on Thanksgiving, returned to practice as a full participant Wednesday, and if there are no setbacks, he should be ready for Green Bay on Sunday.
With the loss of Roquan Smith for the season with a torn pectoral muscle, the Bears are getting some good news on the defensive side of the ball with Amukamara being a full participant in practice and aiming to play Sunday.
The Bears are also gearing up for the return of defensive lineman Akiem Hicks, who should provide a big boost to Chicago’s defense. While Hicks is expected to return Sunday, the Bears haven’t activated him off injured reserve yet, so he did not show up on Wednesday’s injury report.
But defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris’ status is up-in-the-air for Sunday, as he missed Wednesday’s practice with a foot injury sustained against the Cowboys.
While Matt Nagy wouldn’t rule out linebacker Danny Trevathan returning against the Packers, it didn’t look encouraging that he missed practice.
Over on the offensive side of the ball, receiver Javon Wims did not practice after he suffered what Ian Rapoport reported was a slight knee sprain. Tight end Ben Braunecker (concussion), receiver Taylor Gabriel (concussion) and right tackle Bobby Massie (ankle) haven’t practiced for heading into their third straight week.
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