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Chicago Bears injury report: Keenan Allen, Darnell Wright return to full participation

Moore, Swift remain sidelined

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) scores on a touchdown reception as Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

LAKE FOREST – Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen and right tackle Darnell Wright both returned to full participation in practice Thursday at Halas Hall.

That’s a good sign for the Bears offense ahead of a Sunday afternoon matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

Allen injured his knee during a Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Detroit Lions. Wright exited the Lions game with a knee injury and did not return to the game.

Both were full participants Thursday after holding injury designations a day earlier.

Additionally, offensive lineman Ryan Bates (concussion), safety Elijah Hicks (ankle), running back Roschon Johnson (concussion), tight end Marcedes Lewis (rest), receiver DJ Moore (quad) and running back D’Andre Swift (quad) all sat out practice Thursday.

Safety Kevin Byard (shoulder) and center Coleman Shelton (knee) were limited in practice Thursday.

Moore and Swift also sat out Wednesday. They are two key starters to monitor as the team goes into its final practice of the week Friday. Moore is coming off a big game against Detroit, when he totaled eight catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. Swift has been the team’s lead back all season.

Sean Hammond

Sean Hammond

Sean is the Chicago Bears beat reporter for the Shaw Local News Network. He has covered the Bears since 2020. Prior to writing about the Bears, he covered high school sports for the Northwest Herald and contributed to Friday Night Drive. Sean joined Shaw Media in 2016.