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The Chicago Bears announced they have activated DL Austin Booker from injured reserve. In correspondence, the Bears have placed second-round DL Shemar Turner on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 28

Bears’ 2025 rookie class ravaged by injuries heading into Week 9

There were such high hopes surrounding the Chicago Bears' 2025 rookie class. How could there not be? The Bears had four picks in the first two rounds, highlighted by skill players Colston Loveland (first round) and Luther Burden III (second round).

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27

Bears get unfortunate injury updates on Shemar Turner, Dominique Robinson

Seeing their four-game win streak snapped in Baltimore, the Chicago Bears came out of that game banged up on their defensive line. One of their pieces — rookie Shemar Turner — will not return this season.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Bears rookie receives the worst possible news following Week 8 injury, putting even more pressure on the defensive front

The Chicago Bears have been ravaged by injuries on the defensive side of the ball throughout the first eight weeks of the 2025 season and the latest major injury coming out of Week 8's loss to the Baltimore Ravens will add even more pressure to the unit.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

Bears Second-Round DL Shemar Turner Suffers Torn ACL

Per Scott Bair, Bears HC Ben Johnson said second-round DL Shemar Turner suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Turner, 22, was a three-year starter at Texas A&M.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

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Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson ruled out of Sunday's game with hip injury

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 23

Shemar Turner gave Chicago Bears fans something to notice in Week 3

Chicago Bears rookie Shemar Turner made his NFL debut against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3, and while the analytics weren't kind with his post-game grades, his tape provided evidence for why GM Ryan Poles chose him with one of his three second-round picks in 2025.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 19

Chicago Bears coach updates rookie’s progress after injury

The Chicago Bears rookie class has been mostly an afterthought during the first games of the season. Tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III have been nonfactors on the field.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 16

Bears' insider suggest radical benching of Grady Jarrett for rookie Shemar Turner

The 2025 draft class provided next to nothing in last week's embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions and Caleb Williams is way off the pace for Ben Johnson's goals for a successful season.

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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / August 15

Second-round pick Shemar Turner returns to practice for Bears

Bears second-round pick Shemar Turner is back on the field. Turner injured his ankle in the first practice of training camp in July and the defensive tackle has missed the last few weeks of on-field work while recovering.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 11

Chicago Bears defense preparing for major boost after rookie injury update

Throughout their joint practice and preseason matchup with the Miami Dolphins, the Chicago Bears defense has put on a show. But as a regular season approaches, Dennis Allen’s new-look unit is poised to only get stronger.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 31

Chicago Bears oddly quiet about rookie player’s injury

The Chicago Bears never like divulging too much information about preseason injuries, and they’re continuing that trend under head coach Ben Johnson. The situation with Shemar Turner is curious.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / July 29

Chicago Bears 2nd Round Rookie Set To Miss A Month With Ankle Injury

The Chicago Bears received unfortunate news as rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner, their second-round pick out of Texas A&M, will miss at least a month due to an ankle injury suffered during the first day of training camp.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / July 28

Report: Bears rookie Shemar Turner will miss a month with an ankle injury

The Bears are preparing to be without rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner for at least a month, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Turner, a second-round pick, injured his ankle near the end of the first training camp practice last Wednesday.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Chicago Bears rookie out for 4 weeks with injury: Report

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears welcomed back rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III to practice after dealing with a hamstring injury this offseason. The Bears revealed they’ll be without another rookie who was injured during the pre-draft process this winter.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28

Bears could be without second-round rookie for at least a month

You hate to see players take major injuries at any time of the year, but it's especially bad when they happen to rookies at the beginning of training camp.

Chicago Bears News / CBSSports.com / July 24

Bears rookies Luther Burden III, Shemar Turner, Zah Frazier all out as training camp begins

Three Chicago newcomers are sidelined to start training camp

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / July 17

Bears, second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo agree to deal

After agreeing to terms with second-round defensive lineman Shemar Turner earlier today, the Bears have now inked another one of their three Round 2 picks.

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 17

Bears Sign Second-Round DT Shemar Turner

The Chicago Bears have signed second-round DT Shemar Turner to a rookie contract, per Ian Rapoport. There has been a league-wide delay in signing second-round