NFL News: Bears lose TJ Edwards for remainder of season

The Chicago Bears locked down defensively and only allowed six points in the second half against the Green Bay Packers in their playoff comeback on Saturday night, but they ended up taking a tough hit.

Bears linebacker TJ Edwards suffered a serious leg injury in the second quarter of their 31-27 victory. Edwards was put in a cast on his leg and taken off the field. But Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed the grim news about Edwards’ status for the remainder of the postseason.

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Johnson said it looked like Edwards “had a fractured fibula and we’re going to take him out here for the rest of the season.”

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

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

The 29-year-old only played 10 games for the Bears this season due to injuries. He had 67 tackles, half a sack and five pass deflections. He also had an interception, which 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 December 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.