Will D'Andre Swift play against the Vikings? Latest injury update on the Bears RB and the status of the team's banged up backfield

Swift was dealing with the same groin injury heading into Week 14's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The team's top back was questionable going into the weekend but managed to play and was on the field for 79% of the team's offensive snaps. Swift had 14 carries for 38 yards and 1 reception for 2 yards in the loss.

Johnson suffered a concussion in the Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions in Week 13 and missed the team's previous game. Safety Jaquan Brisker and offensive lineman Ryan Bates are also dealing with concussions of their own this week.

With Swift banged up and Johnson out last week, the Bears elevated Darrynton Evans from the practice squad and he played four offensive snaps against the 49ers. Evans got 3 carries for 3 yards while Homer caught 3 passes for 11 yards.

If Swift is unable to suit up, Homer would be the starter for the Bears with Evans likely getting a second consecutive elevation. Here's what interim head coach Thomas Brown had to say about Homer's ability and impact last week.

“I obviously have a long history with Travis,” Brown said. “I recruited Travis at Miami and coached him for three years, so definitely he’s always been dependable. He will take a bigger role as far as being more involved than the normal.”

As for the rest of Friday's injury report, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter (knee) did not participate while defensive backs Josh Blackwell (shoulder) and Elijah Hicks (ankle) were both limited participants.