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Another Bears defensive starter misses practice

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Bears safety Eddie Jackson signs autographs after the first preseason game.

WESTFIELD, Ind. — One day after he crashed into Colts receiver Michael Pittman and failed to finish practice, Bears safety Eddie Jackson didn’t participate Thursday. Neither did receiver Velus Jones, who made two nice catches on the first day of the Bears’ joint practice session.

Head coach Matt Eberflus didn’t specify either injury but said neither malady is expected to be long-term. Jackson and Jones — who remained with the team in suburban Indianapolis but didn’t attend Thursday’s practice — will both sit out Saturday’s game against the Colts.