Kicker Eddy Pineiro will head to Soldier Field on Friday to practice in the fall weather, Bears special teams coordinator Chris Tabor said Thursday.
He’ll do it in good health — Pineiro feels fine, his coach said, despite being hit after an extra point in the Raiders game. The rookie has been dealing with a pinched nerve in his knee since before the Redskins game, but is feeling close to normal. He’s not on the injury report this week.
One good sign: He’s expected to kick off in place of punter Pat O’Donnell, whose duties shifted in Week 3.