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The Chicago Bears activated defensive lineman Shemar Turner from the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, returning the second-year player to the active roster as he continues his recovery from a major knee injury.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Ben Johnson’s careful wording on Shemar Turner’s potential return could end up spelling trouble for the Bears’ defensive line

The Chicago Bears have a big decision to make later this week involving second-year defensive lineman Shemar Turner and Ben Johnson’s latest comments certainly raised my eyebrows.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / October 10

Bears Activate Noah Sewell, Rule Out Kyler Gordon and Shemar Turner vs. Packers

The Chicago Bears activated linebacker Noah Sewell off the Reserve/PUP list and elevated running back Zavier Scott from the practice squad on Saturday, ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reported, while cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive lineman Shemar Turner were downgraded to out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 3

Chicago Bears GM remaining optimistic on forgotten 2nd-round pick

The Chicago Bears are still trying to find their perfect combination across the defensive line. In their ideal world, former second-round pick Shemar Turner would be a part of it.

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Chicago Bears 2025 2nd-round pick not expected to return soon

The Chicago Bears‘ rival, the Green Bay Packers, are hoping to get star defensive end Micah Parsons back sometime in October. The Packers defense will have to hold on until they can get their best player.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 25

Chicago Bears reveal bad news on Kyler Gordon, Shemar Turner

On Saturday, Chicago Bears rookies and quarterbacks reported for the start of training camp. The Bears are getting set to defend the NFC North crown in Ben Johnson’s second season as head coach.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 10

Chicago Bears have concerning injury update on key pass-rusher

After failing to seriously address the defensive line during free agency and the draft, the Chicago Bears were planning on using a few techniques to help the unit rush the passer this fall.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 10

NFC Notes: Shemar Turner, Vikings’ Draft Visits, Bears, Packers

Bears GM Ryan Poles believes that DL Shemar Turner is in line for a second-year breakout season. “Once he gets up and going, Shemar is a guy that I’m really excited to see have a breakout season,” Poles said, via Bears Wire.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Chicago Bears ‘most disappointing’ rookie revealed

The Chicago Bears have seen their two most recent draft classes yield some key contributors, through the first half of the 2025 season. Quarterback Caleb Williams’ rapid development has been well documented, in his second season since being chosen No.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Bears Activate DL Austin Booker, Place DL Shemar Turner On IR

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.

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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).

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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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 23, 2025

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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 31, 2025

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, 2025

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / July 28, 2025

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 / Pro Football Rumors / July 17, 2025

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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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

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 15, 2025