QDeon Bush S FA Wed 3/17/21 4:56 PM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bush tested free agency but decided to stick with the team that selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. The 27-year-old mostly contributed on special teams in 2020, but he managed to record two pass breakups and an interception over 65 defensive snaps. Bush should handle a similar role in 2021.
QDeon Bush S FA Thu 1/7/21 8:27 PM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush (foot) logged a full practice session Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Bush was unable to play in Chicago's regular-season finale versus the Packers, but it appears he's set to make a return to the field with the Bears punching a postseason ticket. Most of the 27-year-old's involvement has come via special teams, as he's averaged 17.5 snaps per game in that department compared to just 21 combined defensive snaps over his past eight appearances.
QDeon Bush S FA Wed 1/6/21 3:09 PM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush (foot) participated at Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing Sunday's loss to the Packers, Bush was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. It's unclear whether the backup safety will get up to speed to join the active squad for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Saints.
QDeon Bush S FA Sun 1/3/21 3:14 PM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Bush's foot injury held him out Week 15 for a matchup against Minnesota, but he was able to return last Sunday during a winning effort in Jacksonville. The backup safety provided limited participation during Friday's session after sitting out the preceding two practices, but his condition in pregame warmups seemingly was not favorable enough to roll him out in Week 17.
QDeon Bush S FA Sun 12/27/20 11:53 AM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was sidelined for last week's matchup with the Vikings due to the foot injury, but he'll be back on the field this weekend. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and Buster Skrine (concussion) are unavailable, so Bush could have an increased role in the secondary Sunday.
QDeon Bush S FA Sun 12/20/20 10:18 AM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush (foot) won't suit up in Sunday's divisional game against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
The Bears' secondary will be missing some key pieces in the contest, as along with Bush, Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and Buster Skrine (concussion) have also been ruled out. With Bush sidelined, back up strong safety duties will shift to Deandre Houston-Carson behind starter Tashaun Gipson.
QDeon Bush S FA Thu 11/12/20 7:03 PM
QDeon Bush
S FA
The Bears activated Bush from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bush came into close contact with someone who had tested positive for the virus, but he appears to have tested negative to gain activation. Bush has appeared in six games this season, recording four tackles and an interception, so expect him to return to his usual depth safety role for Monday's game against the Vikings.
QDeon Bush S FA Sat 11/7/20 11:11 PM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old apparently hasn't tested positive for the virus, but he was in close contact with an infected individual away from the team. Bush will at least be sidelined for Sunday's game at Tennessee while he works through the COVID-19 protocols.
QDeon Bush S FA Mon 10/26/20 7:06 PM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush (hamstring) is active for Monday's game versus the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Bush missed the last two games but is back in the fold after practicing fully Saturday. The fifth-year safety out of Miami (Fla.) typically only plays on defense in clear passing situations, and with starting safeties Tashaun Gipson and Eddie Jackson healthy, Bush likely will remain in a reserve role Monday.
QDeon Bush S FA Fri 10/16/20 7:21 PM
QDeon Bush
S FA
Bush (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Bush served in a situational role through the first four games before suffering this injury, and now he'll sit out a second straight game. Deandre Houston-Carson enjoyed a bump in usage with Bush out of the lineup last week, but if Sherrick McManis (hamstring) can shake off his injury, he'll be the main beneficiary of Bush's absence.