Chicago Bears suddenly lose rookie to significant injury

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Nov 7, 2025 7:39 PM ET

On Friday’s injury report, the Chicago Bears ruled out three defensive players.

Defensive end Dominique Robinson will miss his second week in a row with an ankle injury. Cornerback Josh Blackwell is out against the New York Giants with a concussion. Linebacker T.J. Edwards will miss Week 10 with a broken hand and a hamstring issue.

On the initial report for Friday, running back D’Andre Swift was listed as questionable for having a groin injury and a personal issue. He did not practice on Friday. Tight end Durham Smythe was listed as questionable for having a calf injury.

Other than Swift and Smythe, the offense appeared to be in the clear against the Giants.

However, the Bears added another receiver to the injury report a few hours later. Jahdae Walker will not play against the Giants due to a concussion.

Chicago Bears WR Jahdae Walker has a concussion

NFL: Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears Chicago Bears Jahdae Walker catches a pass – Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Per Bears PR:

“WR Jahdae Walker (Concussion) has been added to the Injury Report and is ruled OUT for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.”

WR Jahdae Walker (Concussion) has been added to the Injury Report and is ruled OUT for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. https://t.co/tLGq2EyCqt

— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) November 7, 2025

Walker, an undrafted rookie, has appeared in five games this season. He has no offensive stats through his first five games, only playing in six offensive snaps.

The former Texas A&M standout has played in 61 special teams snaps and has made three tackles. He’s made tackles in his last three appearances.

Look for the Bears to elevate a receiver from the practice squad on Saturday. Chicago has receivers Miles Boykin, Maurice Alexander, and JP Richardson on the practice squad.

NFL: Chicago Bears Training Camp Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker (20) catches the ball during training camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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