Borom (ankle) was placed on injured reserve (designated to return) by the Bears on Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the team's official website reports.
Borom suffered an ankle injury in the Bears' preseason finale against the Chiefs on Thursday and he'll now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The offensive tackle will be first eligible to return in Week 5 against the Panthers on Oct. 6.
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Bears' Larry Borom: Hurts ankle in preseason finale
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Borom suffered an ankle injury in Thursday night's preseason win over the Chiefs, Scott Bair of the Bears' official site reports.
Coach Matt Eberflus said Borom will need further evaluation. In three seasons with the Bears, Borom has appeared in 39 games, making 23 starts, but the 2021 fifth-rounder is expected to handle swing tackle duties this season behind starters LT Braxton Jones and RT Darnell Wright.
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Bears' Larry Borom: Over illness
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Borom (illness) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.
Borom was unable to play Week 12 against the Vikings, but he should be ready to go Sunday against the Lions following the team's Week 13 bye.
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Bears' Larry Borom: Officially ruled out
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Borom (illness) will not play Monday against the Vikings, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Borom was considered doubtful as of Saturday and will not be traveling with the team to Minnesota. His absence will be a blow to the depth of the Bears' offensive line.
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Bears' Larry Borom: Unlikely to suit up Monday
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Borom (illness) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Vikings, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
The Bears would lose significant offensive line depth if Borom is unable to play Monday. Ja'Tyre Carter would figure to be the next man up at offensive tackle if Braxton Jones or Darnell Wright were to sustain an injury.
