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Bears DT Akiem Hicks, OLB Khalil Mack sit out practice for 2nd consecutive day

October 07, 2021 at 4:27 pm CDT

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. — Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack during the second half a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 12 in Inglewood, Calif. ((AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

LAKE FOREST – Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks and outside linebacker Khalil Mack have yet to practice this week, both nursing injuries.

Hicks (groin) and Mack (ribs/foot) both suffered injuries in Sunday’s win over Detroit. Hicks left the game on the first possession. Mack appeared to suffer an injury early in the game but did return to the field. Both sat out practice for the second consecutive day Thursday.

Tight end Jesse James (personal reasons), tight end J.P. Holtz (quad), linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) and running back David Montgomery (knee) also sat out practice. Receiver Darnell Mooney (groin) was limited.

Safety Deon Bush (shoulder), quarterback Andy Dalton (knee), safety Tashaun Gipson (hamstring), tight end Jesper Horsted (knee) and running back Damien Williams (quad) are dealing with injuries but were full participants in practice.

The Bears visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

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Sean Hammond

Sean is the Chicago Bears beat reporter for the Shaw Local News Network. He has covered the Bears since 2020. Prior to writing about the Bears, he covered high school sports for the Northwest Herald and contributed to Friday Night Drive. Sean joined Shaw Media in 2016.