Bears | D.J. Williams carted off

Chicago Bears LB D.J. Williams (undisclosed) was carted off the field Wednesday, July 31, with an undisclosed injury.

 

2013-07-31 08:11:05 | Source: WSCR670 - Zach Zaidman

 

 

 

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Looks like we will be seeing more of the rookies now. Hopefully it isn't anything serious

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- New Chicago Bears linebacker D.J. Williams was carted off the practice field with an undisclosed injury during a busy Wednesday morning practice.

 

Among the other news and notes from Wednesday:

 

• Cornerback Tim Jennings was not at practice for an undisclosed reason. Zack Bowman took first-team reps in his place.

 

• Receiver Brandon Marshall and defensive end Cheta Ozougwu returned to practice after sitting out Monday.

 

• Starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod did not practice two days after suffering a right calf strain. He was seen Wednesday in a walking boot. Cory Brandon and Eben Britton took reps in his place at left tackle.

 

• The Bears signed defensive lineman Josh Williams to a three-year contract to replace the injured Turk McBride, who was lost for the season Monday with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Williams, an undrafted free agent out of Kansas, attended the Bears rookie minicamp. The Bears terminated the contract of McBride and he received an injury settlement.

 

• Offensive lineman Jonathan Scott got banged up at practice and was seen watching practice with hisright knee taped up.

 

Check back for updates on all these stories throughout the day.

 

ESPNChicago.com's Jeff Dickerson contributed to this report.

Here's hopong he's OK and can contribute still. But, it does give the rooks some needed time... I hope they rise to the occassion.

 

 

 

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- New Chicago Bears linebacker D.J. Williams was carted off the practice field with an undisclosed injury during a busy Wednesday morning practice.

 

Among the other news and notes from Wednesday:

 

• Cornerback Tim Jennings was not at practice for an undisclosed reason. Zack Bowman took first-team reps in his place.

 

• Receiver Brandon Marshall and defensive end Cheta Ozougwu returned to practice after sitting out Monday.

 

• Starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod did not practice two days after suffering a right calf strain. He was seen Wednesday in a walking boot. Cory Brandon and Eben Britton took reps in his place at left tackle.

 

• The Bears signed defensive lineman Josh Williams to a three-year contract to replace the injured Turk McBride, who was lost for the season Monday with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Williams, an undrafted free agent out of Kansas, attended the Bears rookie minicamp. The Bears terminated the contract of McBride and he received an injury settlement.

 

• Offensive lineman Jonathan Scott got banged up at practice and was seen watching practice with hisright knee taped up.

 

Check back for updates on all these stories throughout the day.

 

ESPNChicago.com's Jeff Dickerson contributed to this report.

 

The Bears were in the middle of a transition at middle linebacker anyway, and now they’re going to be without the guy they were transitioning to.

 

According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, linebacker D.J. Williams was not at practice today, and has a calf injury that was described as “week to week.”

 

Usually, if a team goes beyond the old reliable “day-to-day” designation, it’s a reasonably serious injury.

 

The Bears signed Williams this offseason to help replace retired legend Brian Urlacher, but his deal contains no guaranteed money. That puts Williams in a precarious spot, as second-rounder Jon Bostic will now get a shot at that job.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/...ek-calf-injury/

 

 

Hopefully DJ is okay. Even if Bostic steps up and takes the starting job (which would be great if he earns it), DJ is fully capable of playing on the outside and provides the Bears with a lot of depth.

update on Williams, the injury seems to be lingering or be worse then first thought.

 

ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

LB D.J. Williams still in a walking boot. DE Julius Peppers (hamstring) looks to be out for another day. #Bears

49 minutes ago

update on Williams, the injury seems to be lingering or be worse then first thought.

 

ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

LB D.J. Williams still in a walking boot. DE Julius Peppers (hamstring) looks to be out for another day. #Bears

49 minutes ago

"In a walking boot" is a lot better than "scheduled for surgery".