General manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday that Bates (concussion) is feeling back to himself, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bates missed Chicago's last seven games of the campaign because of a concussion he suffered in Week 11 versus the Packers, but it appears he should be ready for team activities come the offseason. He'll compete for a starting job on the interior of the Bears' offensive line in 2025.

The Bears placed Bates (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bates had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, and now this move knocks him out for the remainder of the regular season. Acquired from the Bills for a fifth-round pick in March, Bates ended up appearing in three games for Chicago this season, spending Weeks 2-9 on injured reserve with shoulder and elbow issues and now missing the final seven games of the year with a concussion. Bates is signed through 2025 and is due a $3.4 million salary next season. He won't be a lock to make the team at that number coming off an injury-ruined campaign.

Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's outing against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Bates will miss his fifth straight outing after going down with a concussion in Week 11 versus the Packers. Teven Jenkins should get the start at left guard yet again for the Bears.

Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Bates will miss his fourth straight contest while attempting to move past a concussion he suffered Week 12 against Green Bay. Teven Jenkins will likely continue to start at left guard for Chicago.

Bates (concussion) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Bates was diagnosed with a concussion during the Bears' Week 11 loss to the Packers, and he will miss a third straight game as a result. The fact he hasn't returned to practice since the diagnosis indicates that Bates has not been able to progress through the league's five-step concussion protocols, which makes a return for Week 15 against the Vikings an uphill battle. Teven Jenkins will continue to start at left guard for the Bears in Bates' absence.

Bates (concussion) is out for Thursday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Bates has played in just three games this season due to shoulder issues and a concussion he suffered in Week 11 against the Packers. Teven Jenkins has been starting at left guard for the Bears.

Bates (concussion) won't play against Minnesota on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bates suffered a head injury in Sunday's loss to Green Bay and hasn't been able to practice this week. The Bears have a quick turnaround after Week 12 with a Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit, and Bates will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol by then in order to be able to suit up Week 13. Teven Jenkins is likely to start at left guard until Bates is able to return.

Bates (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Green Bay, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bates was diagnosed with a concussion after being hit in the head in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Jake Curhan will remain at left guard for the rest of the contest.

Bates has entered concussion protocols and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Bates got the start at left guard Sunday in place of Teven Jenkins (ankle). Jake Curhan will fill in at left guard while Bates is being evaluated for a concussion.

Bates (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Bates was activated off IR on Saturday, and he will be available for Sunday's game, though it's unclear whether he'll start or serve in a backup role on the Bears' offensive line.