# Chicago Bears and New England Patriots matchup preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chicago-bears-and-new-england-patriots-matchup-preparations > Updated: 2026-10-20T20:19:51.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots are managing various roster developments and injury reports ahead of their scheduled Thursday night game. For the Bears, right guard Jonah Jackson has been cleared as a full participant in practice following a hip injury and is expected to play. However, the team is managing absences from Coby Bryant, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Montez Sweat, while also dealing with injuries to running back Kyle Monangai, linebacker T. J. Edwards, and linebacker Jack Sanborn. Regarding the Patriots, cornerback Carlton Davis III has returned to practice as a limited participant following a neck injury. Conversely, the offensive line faces significant challenges as guards Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown are unlikely to play due to hamstring and knee injuries. Additionally, defensive tackle Joshua Farmer was listed as a non-participant for personal reasons. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: New England Patriots injury report ahead of Bears matchup Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III returned to limited practice following a neck injury, though offensive linemen Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown remain sidelined ahead of Thursday's game against the Bears. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-england-patriots-injury-report-ahead-of-bears-matchup ### 2026-10-20: Chicago Bears face injury updates and trade rumors ahead of Patriots matchup The Chicago Bears prepare for a matchup against the New England Patriots with Jonah Jackson cleared to play despite a hip injury, while trade rumors link the team to Arizona Cardinals stars. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-bears-face-injury-updates-and-trade-rumors-ahead-of-patriots-matchup --- Cite as: Chicago Bears and New England Patriots matchup preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chicago-bears-and-new-england-patriots-matchup-preparations