Bears wide receiver N’Keal Harry went down with a left leg injury during Saturday’s closed training camp practice.
While head coach Matt Eberflus didn’t know the severity of the injury following the session, the media in attendance noted it looked to be a significant ankle injury, as Harry needed to be helped off the field by teammates and trainers.
According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Harry was tackled by safety Eddie Jackson and linebacker Nicholas Morrow during the start of a team period. He had difficulty putting any weight on it and was helped to the locker room.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has confirmed that it’s an ankle injury for Harry, and it appears that it’s severe. But Harry “is awaiting further evaluation and hoping for the best.”
Bears wide receiver N’Keal Harry suffered an ankle injury that appears severe but is awaiting further evaluation and hoping for the best, per source. Got hurt Saturday. Traded from New England, Harry was working on fresh start in Chicago.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 7, 2022
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Harry was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, and he’s going to see a specialist to determine how long he’ll be sidelined.
From Inside Training Camp: #Bears WR N'Keal Harry was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and he's seeing a specialist to learn how long he's out, sources say. pic.twitter.com/iij00WbH4R
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 7, 2022
With a high-ankle sprain, players are usually sidelined for six weeks, which isn’t encouraging for someone like Harry looking to restart his career in Chicago.
The Bears traded a 2023 seventh-round pick to the New England Patriots for Harry, who has been competing for a roster spot at wide receiver. So far, Harry has made some impressive catches and looked to be involved in the run game, especially his blocking.
Outside of Darnell Mooney, the competition at receiver is wide open. Harry had a good chance to earn a roster spot — and compete for playing time — before he was injured.
