Usually, a reserve defensive back being listed as doubtful is something the Chicago Bears could overcome, but this isn’t a normal week. On Thursday, nickleback Kyler Gordon went on injured reserve with a broken hand, and Josh Blackwell has been his primary backup. Blackwell (hamstring) is the only Bear on this week’s injury report, and he hasn’t practiced the last two days.
They signed Greg Stroman Jr. off the practice squad to take Gordon’s roster spot, but rookie Tyrique Stevenson has mentioned he could kick inside to nickel. Fellow rookie Terell Smith may be in line for some time on defense if they shuffle things around, but my guess is they keep Stevenson outside and play Stroman in the slot.