Bears Defense Shuffles Amid Injuries | Chicago Bears News

Bears’ defense is in survival mode as injuries pile up, with two key linebackers sidelined and the secondary reshuffled. Veteran Xavier Woods steps into the spotlight with a big interception, while rookie Tyrqiue Stevenson also makes plays despite minor setbacks. Coach Dennis Allen’s rotation strategy is under fire, but he insists it’s about building depth now — before playoff pressure hits. Young players like Malik Muhammad are getting crucial reps, and even rookie safety Dillon Thieneman is flexing versatility — even if it means a rough moment or two. The message? This chaos might be painful, but it’s shaping a more resilient unit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81e93f25cb3e58f7