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NFL·INJURY·October 2, 2026 03:47 PM ET

Braxton Jones out, Jets lose four starters for Bears matchup

Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum remain in play at QB

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m2 min read
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What happened: Chicago ruled out Jones and expects Caleb Williams to miss a second straight game with his hamstring, leaving Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum in the mix to start. Theo Benedet is set to replace Jones at left tackle, while Cam Lewis is doubtful and Kyler Gordon, Noah Sewell and Shemar Turner remain unavailable until Week 5. New York also ruled out Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell, Dylan Parham and Mason Taylor, plus Kiko Mauigoa, but should get Minkah Fitzpatrick back after a two-game absence.

Why it matters: Chicago heads into Sunday with questions at quarterback and left tackle, two spots that shape protection and early-down offense. New York arrives with four offensive starters sidelined after the Jets ruled out Breece Hall and four others for Week 4 at Chicago, though Fitzpatrick's return restores a veteran piece in the secondary.

By the numbers: Chicago has Jones out, Lewis doubtful and three players still in 21-day practice windows from the PUP list. New York's list removes four starters from one offense — Hall, Mitchell, Parham and Taylor — and Fitzpatrick is set to return after missing two games.

What to watch: Chicago's quarterback call is the last major pregame decision between Bagent and Keenum. Sunday's inactive lists will confirm whether Fitzpatrick is fully cleared to return.

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