NFL News: Bears lose TJ Edwards for rest of season

The Chicago Bears locked up defensively and allowed just six second-half points against the Green Bay Packers in their playoff comeback win Saturday night, but they ended up taking a big hit.

Bears linebacker TJ Edwards suffered a gruesome leg injury in the second quarter of their 31-27 win. Edwards’ leg was thrown into the air and he was carted off the field. But Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed the grim news about Edwards’ status for the rest of the postseason.

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Johnson said it looked like Edwards “had a fibula fracture that we’re taking him out for the rest of the season here.”

Edwards got his left foot caught by the leg of Packers wide receiver Christian Watson and bent awkwardly.

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Chicago Bears’ Jaquan Brisker calls for help as TJ Edwards is injured during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

The 29-year-old played in just 10 games for the Bears this season due to injuries. He had 67 tackles, half a sack and five pass breakups. He also had an interception that he returned for a touchdown. It was his third season with Chicago.

He joined the Bears in 2023 after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin.

Chicago Bears linebacker TJ Edwards (53) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at Levi’s Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025. (Sergio Estrada/Imagn Images)

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Edwards signed a two-year contract extension with the Bears in April. He has been a starter on the Bears’ defense since joining them.