Bears’ Defensive Future in Jeopardy as Noah Sewell Faces Uncertain Return After Concussion

Tonight’s Bears matchup took an unexpected turn when linebacker Noah Sewell was sidelined early due to a brutal hit from one of his own teammates — a mishap that resulted in a concussion. Sewell, hustling to stop Commanders’ running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt alongside Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards, was caught off guard by practice squad defensive lineman Jonathan Ford, who collided with his head and neck area with alarming force. Though Sewell stayed down briefly, he managed to hobble off the field with 5:13 left in the first half, having already notched two tackles. Meanwhile, the Commanders’ Dorance Armstrong’s status remains uncertain after suffering a hamstring injury in the third quarter. With the Bears clinging to a slim 13-10 lead, Matt Gay’s impressive 53-yard field goal has kept the scoreboard ticking. These twists sure add another layer of suspense to what’s shaping up to be a deeply competitive game. LEARN MORE

Bears linebacker Noah Sewell will not play another down tonight.

Sewell took friendly fire, with a nasty-looking hit from a teammate, leaving him with a concussion.

Sewell was trying to help bring down Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, along with teammates Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards. Practice squad defensive lineman Jonathan Ford came flying up and into the head and neck area of Sewell.

Sewell remained on the ground before finally walking off under his own power with 5:13 remaining in the first half.

He had two tackles before leaving.

Commanders defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong is questionable to return after injuring his hamstring in the third quarter.

The Bears lead 13-10 after Matt Gay’s 53-yard field goal made it a three-point game with 11:59 remaining in the third quarter.