The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they lost a key member of their pass-rushing core for the rest of the season. The Bears’ pass rush has come alive in recent weeks after trading for Montez Sweat at the deadline.
The Chicago Bears lose Ngakoue
The Bears will lose pressure that comes from the other side of Sweat. According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Networ k, head coach Matt Eberflus said Yannick Ngakoue will miss the rest of the season with a broken ankle.
During training camp, the Bears acquired Ngakoue in an effort to improve upon their pass rush from the previous campaign. In 2023, he recorded a total of 22 tackles and four sacks.
A defense that was beginning to regain its footing toward the end of Eberflus’ second season is severely crippled by this setback. With their current 5-8 record, the Bears are swiftly regaining their chance to compete in the postseason. In Week 15, they will take on an offensive line for the Cleveland Browns that has three offensive tackles on the injured list.
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