NEWS: Nahshon Wright Extension Brewing In New Statements + Bears Make 1 Roster Move & 3 Starters OUT

The Chicago Bears enter a critical stage of the season with roster developments, contract conversations, and injury updates all unfolding at once as preparations begin for Week 17. With postseason implications looming and momentum building, every move now carries major weight.

One of the biggest storylines to emerge is Nahshon Wright publicly expressing his desire to re-sign with the Bears during his latest interview with 670 The Score. Wright’s comments sent a clear message about his commitment to the organization, the locker room, and the direction of this team. After carving out an important role in the secondary, Wright’s confidence, physicality, and steady development have made him a valuable piece of Chicago’s defensive structure. His openness about wanting to stay in Chicago reflects the growing belief players have in the Bears’ future and the culture being built inside Halas Hall.

While that conversation unfolds, the Bears made another important move by opening the return window for offensive guard Luke Newman. This roster decision signals that Newman is progressing well in his recovery and could provide critical depth and flexibility along the offensive line as the season reaches its most demanding stretch. With matchups becoming increasingly physical and injuries testing depth across the league, getting Newman back into the mix could be a quiet but meaningful boost for Chicago’s protection schemes and run game.

However, the Bears’ first practice ahead of Week 17 brought notable concern as three starters were held out: Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Their absence from the initial practice session immediately raised questions about availability, game planning, and workload management. Odunze and Burden have been key contributors to the Bears’ offensive rhythm, while Gardner-Johnson’s presence in the secondary has been crucial for communication, coverage versatility, and physical tone-setting. Monitoring their status throughout the week will be one of the most important storylines leading up to kickoff.

These developments paint a clear picture of where the Bears stand: balancing long-term vision with immediate urgency. From Wright’s desire to remain in Chicago, to Newman’s potential return strengthening the trenches, to managing critical starters as Week 17 approaches, the Bears are navigating a defining stretch of their season with focus and intent.

This video breaks down Nahshon Wright’s comments on his future with the Bears, what opening Luke Newman’s return window means for the offensive line, and how the absences of Odunze, Burden, and Gardner-Johnson could shape preparation and strategy heading into Week 17. As the pressure mounts and the margin for error shrinks, the Bears’ response over the coming days will say everything about where this team is headed.

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