The Bears could have a key defensive figure back in the fold in time for Week 16. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has returned to practice, the team announced on Monday. 
Edmunds remains on injured reserve at this point as he recovers from a groin injury. Having missed the minimum four games, though, it is certainly an encouraging sign he has managed to suit up for practice at the first opportunity. Head coach Ben Johnson recently expressed optimism about Edmunds’ chances of playing again this season, and today’s news is a strong sign in that direction.
After playing out his rookie contract and fifth-year option in Buffalo, Edmunds signed with the Bears in free agency. The two-time Pro Bowler has operated as a full-time starter since then, missing only two games prior to the 2025 campaign during that stretch. After a notable absence, Edmunds will look to reprise his role as one of the top producers on a Chicago defense which has navigated numerous injuries to starters all season.
The Bears lead the league in interceptions but they have plenty of room for improvement in other areas. Getting Edmunds back could offer a boost down the stretch. The 27-year-old has posted 89 tackles, four interceptions, nine pass deflections and one interception so far in 2025. The former first-rounder will add to those figures if Chicago is able to activate him in time for Saturday’s critical matchup with the Packers.
Chicago currently has three IR activations remaining for the regular season. Bringing Edmunds back into the fold this week (or sometime later within his practice window) will use up one of those. Provided he does manage to return, however, the 10-4 Bears will welcome back an impact presence late in the campaign as their efforts to clinch top spot in the NFC North continue.
LB should be a position they look to draft early next year.
Why? They have the law offices or Edwards and Edmunds
The offensive is set . DE,LB,CB and safety is what Poles and Johnson need to focus on
So he has 5 interceptions? Or just 4 and 1?
The Bears are up against the Cap already next year and have to make some tough decisions. They will likely have a pick late in the first round so trading it back makes sense. Maybe even more than once. The positions of biggest need will be available after the 1st round LB, S,DT. Dennis Allen has types he wants for his defense. Tall,Fast Edges, Fast LB’s and Tall interior DT’s who in theory knock down a lot of passes. Tall CB’s which he already has and don’t really need as long as Wright comes back and Frazier is over whatever his problem is. All the soft tissue injuries the Bears have run into all year from guys who don’t usually have them is mysterious but hopefully they get it figured out by the Playoffs. Trade down #1, Move some guys for more picks to save a few bucks (Kmet, Gordon?, Edmunds? ) guys who can be replaced cheaper. As good as Edmunds is he really isn’t Allen’s type or a fit and Kmet is an 11 million dollar B/U and blocker mostly but could be coveted by someone else. The alternative is to renegotiate all the contracts and become the NO Saints and nobody wants to see that do we? Seeing how they do the rest of the year will be interesting and go a long way towards seeing what’s what. Can’t wait.