The Chicago Bears had another active day in gearing up for the 2025 season, placing defensive end Austin Booker on injured reserve.

According to the team, Booker could return at some point this season, but he’ll miss at least four games as he recovers from a knee injury he suffered during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.

Booker, a fifth round pick of the Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft, appeared in all 17 games last season, with 1.5 sacks and 21 combined tackles to his credit.

The Bears also waived linebacker Carl Jones Jr., clearing spots on their active roster for long-snapper Scott Daly and wide receiver Devin Duvernay, both of whom were released on Wednesday.

The Bears also made some moves on their practice squad, releasing LS Luke Elkin and DB Mekhi Garner. They signed TE N

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