Long (finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Long was a limited participant in practice this week after injuring the finger against the Saints in Week 8. Tom Compton (ankle) or Bradley Sowell would likely step in if Long is unable to play Sunday.

Long injured his hand and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Long injured his hand in the first half of Sunday's game. The specifics of the issue are unclear at this time. Expect Tom Compton or Bradley Sowell to fill in while Long is sidelined.

Long (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Long, who has a surgically-repaired ankle, was held out Wednesday for maintenance issues. However, he was back at it as a full participant Thursday, so he appears on track to start on the Bears' offensive line in Week 8.

Long (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and will be ready for Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Long didn't practice Thursday so there was worry about his availability, but that was put to rest Friday. His return will bring the Bears' offensive front to full strength.

Long did not practice Thursday due to an ankle injury, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Long dealt with an ankle through the month of September, so it's possible that the ailment is a lingering one. Long did, however, participate in Wednesday's practice, so it also could be a precautionary measure to hold him out Thursday. The team should provide more clarity on Long's status following Friday's session.

Long (ankle) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Long missed the first two weeks of the season and was limited at practice Wednesday, but now seems ready to go for Sunday's matchup with the Steelers. The Bears' offensive line looks to be getting back to full strength, but Josh Sitton (rib) has yet to practice this week.

Long (ankle) was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Long was initially listed as questionable after being limited in practice this week, but he is not traveling with the team to Tampa Bay. Cody Whitehair is next up on the Bears depth chart and should see the majority of the snaps in Long's absence.

Long (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers, Zach Zaidman of Bears All Access reports.

EDGE Analysis

This injury has been lingering for a long time, so it's tough to feel too optimistic about a Sunday return. Nevertheless, he has practiced in a limited fashion during the week. If he is unable to play, expect Cody Whitehair to take his place.

Long (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bears listed Long as questionable heading into the weekend after he turned in limited practices Thursday and Friday, but he apparently didn't demonstrate enough progress in his recovery during those sessions to make the team confident in his ability to suit up in Week 1. With Long on the sideline, the Bears may turn to Cody Whitehair to pick up the start at left guard.

Long (ankle) indicated that he's not progressing as quickly as expected from the injury and appears likely to sit out the season opener against the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unless Long shows significant improvement in the hours leading up to game time, the Bears may have to get by in Week 1 without their top offensive lineman. If that's the case, the likes of Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen could struggle to find openings on the inside, which could amount to slight downgrades in their fantasy upside in the opener.