Braxton Jones, a former starter at left tackle for the Chicago Bears, has been declared a healthy inactive for their playoff game against the Rams. Jones, who had previously started at left tackle in a 2022 win against the Rams, was the team's starter at the position until Week 4 of the current season. He had been on injured reserve since October 25 due to a knee injury and was activated from IR on Tuesday, but will not play in this crucial game. Theo Benedet will serve as the only backup to Thuney at left tackle.
Other notable players who will participate despite injury concerns include wide receiver Rome Odunze, who was questionable with a foot injury but expected to play, and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who was also listed as questionable with a back injury. However, cornerback Nick McCloud is inactive due to a groin injury. The Bears' inactive list also includes third quarterback Case Keenum, defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II, and wide receiver Jahdae Walker. The Rams also have several players inactive, including wide receiver Tutu Atwell, cornerback Derion Kendrick, running back Jarquez Hunter, safety Tanner Ingle, tight end Nick Vannett, offensive lineman D.J. Humphries, and third quarterback Stetson Bennett IV.