Eddie Royal Injury: Updates on Bears WR’s Hip and Return
Published by Adam Wells on August 26, 2015
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears‘ already thin receiving corps took another hit, as Eddie Royal is dealing with a hip injury.
Continue for updates.
Royal Misses Second Straight Practice
Wednesday, August 26
According to Adam Hoge of WGN Radio, Royal sat out Thursday’s practice with a hip issue that has him listed as day-to-day.
Royal is the latest Bears receiver to hit the injury report, with Jeremy Stoltz of BearsReport.com noting the team is starting to lack depth at the position:
The Bears underwent an overhaul at wide receiver this offseason, trading Brandon Marshall to the New York Jets, drafting Kevin White and signing Royal. Suddenly, that group doesn’t look as strong as it once did, with just over two weeks before the regular season starts.
Given the inconsistent play from quarterback Jay Cutler, even when all of his weapons are healthy, a depleted receiving corps only figures to compound the problem. Running back Matt Forte could be relied on more than ever in 2015 because of the receiver injuries.
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