Bears Face Steelers Without Top 3 Linebackers

Why this matters: The Bears' defense will face a significant challenge against the Steelers without their key linebackers. This will test the depth of the team and require backups to step up and perform.

The Bears' linebacker corps has been hit hard by injuries, leaving them without their three starters for the upcoming game against the Steelers. Tremaine Edmunds suffered a groin injury, T.J. Edwards is dealing with hand and hamstring issues, and Noah Sewell has an elbow injury. This means that D'Marco Jackson and Ruben Hyppolite II are likely to start, with potential contributions from Amen Ogbongbemiga and Jalen Reeves-Maybin.

Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen may adjust the defensive scheme to compensate for the lack of experience at linebacker, potentially using more nickel coverage and relying on C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the slot. The Bears' ability to stop the run and pressure the quarterback will be crucial in this game.

Adding to the injury woes, running backs Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer are also out, further limiting the Bears' options on offense.

Left tackle Theo Benedet, safety Jaquan Brisker, and cornerbacks Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson are listed as questionable.

Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, and Noah Sewell.

D'Marco Jackson and Ruben Hyppolite II are likely to start.

Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer are out at running back, and several players are questionable, including Theo Benedet, Jaquan Brisker, Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson.

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