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Bears Face Defensive End Crisis After Booker's Injury

9/9/2025

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The Chicago Bears placed Austin Booker on injured reserve, creating a defensive end shortage.
They currently have four active defensive ends: Montez Sweat, Dayo Odeyingbo, Daniel Hardy, and Dominique Robinson.
The team tried out 11 players, including edge rusher Isaiah Foskey, but has not signed anyone.
General manager Ryan Poles remains confident in the defensive line's performance.
Myles Cole and Hayden Harris also participated in the tryouts; Harris was previously cut by the Bills.

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Story summary

The Chicago Bears placed Austin Booker on injured reserve, creating a defensive end shortage.
They currently have four active defensive ends: Montez Sweat, Dayo Odeyingbo, Daniel Hardy, and Dominique Robinson.
The team tried out 11 players, including edge rusher Isaiah Foskey, but has not signed anyone.
General manager Ryan Poles remains confident in the defensive line's performance.
Myles Cole and Hayden Harris also participated in the tryouts; Harris was previously cut by the Bills.