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The Bears had already ruled out safety Jaquan
Brisker because of a concussion from last week. They have a new
concern with Stevenson unlikely to play at Tottenham Hotspur
Stadium.
“A plant-point-and-drive (drill) and he felt something in his
calf,” Chicago coach Matt Eberflus said Friday about the injury
sustained the day before in practice. “We’ll see where it is
tomorrow morning and go from there, but right now he is
doubtful.”
Stevenson didn't practice Friday at the team's countryside
facility in Ware, England. Jaylon Jones likely will be his
replacement.
“He’s played for us a bunch. He’s one of those guys, like Elijah
(Hicks), that’s been in our system, he knows it in and out,”
Eberflus said.
Hicks is set to start in Brisker’s absence.
“The coaches have been with those guys and the technique and
fundamentals are there,” Eberflus said. “They’re going to stand
on solid ground. The other guys trust them, too, because they've
been in there and produced and played for us. So, we feel good
about both of those guys.”
Backup cornerback Terell Smith (hip) had already been ruled out.
Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (ankle) was limited in practice
Friday “but he looked good, so we’re hopeful there,” Eberflus
said. Jenkins' official game status is questionable.
Jags arrive
The Jaguars arrived later than usual — at 11 a.m. (1000 GMT) on
Friday after adjusting their travel schedule because of
Hurricane Milton. They had already canceled a press conference
for Friday and rescheduled it for Saturday morning at their
hotel and practice space in Watford, England.
Eberflus declined to discuss how that might impact Sunday's
game. The Bears arrived on Tuesday.
“We’re going to focus on how we go about our business and
getting ourselves ready to play the game,” he said.
The Jaguars have played 11 times in London.
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