Overview
- Jake Moody was elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking for a second consecutive game after hitting four field goals, including the winner, in Week 6.
- Cairo Santos was ruled out with a right thigh injury for Sunday’s game against the Saints at Soldier Field.
- The Bears activated running back Travis Homer from injured reserve to boost special-teams units.
- Defensive tackle Jonathan Ford received his third straight standard elevation, reaching the limit that requires a sign-to-53 decision for future weeks under NFL rules.
- Austin Booker and Amen Ogbongbemiga were downgraded to out and remain on IR, Tanoh Kpassagnon returned on the practice squad, and Coach Ben Johnson said Santos will reclaim the job when healthy.