Johnny Knox remains on the physically unable to perform list and will miss the entire season because of a back injury. He had a deadline Tuesday to return to practice from the list. That didn’t happen. Knox sustained a gruesome back injury against Seattle last season and needed surgery to stabilize a vertebra. He has […]
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Johnny Knox On PUP List
Bears wide receiver/kick returner Johnny Knox, who continues to slowly recover from December spinal fusion surgery, is scheduled to start the regular season on the physically-unable-to-perform list, according to multiple sources familiar with Knox’s progress. It has long been speculated Knox wouldn’t be ready for the start of the season considering the severity of his […]
Rookie FS Chris Conte Joins Knox on Injured Reserve
The Chicago Bears announced that rookie free safety Chris Conte will join wide receiver Johnny Knox on injured reserve. Knox underwent successful surgery to stabilize a vertebra in his mid-to-lower back on Monday and faces a three-to-four month recovery. Knox was injured after a scary collision with Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove while both […]
Knox Out for Season; Recovery Time Expected to be 3-4 Months
The Bears have updated the injury status of wide receiver Johnny Knox. “He has been in surgery to stabilize his vertebrae,” Bears head coach Lovie Smith said. “He’s out, of course, this year. But just looking to the future, it looks bright for him, of course, to play and to get back out there. So […]
Bears WR Johnny Knox to Undergo Back Surgery on Monday
Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox will undergo surgery on Monday to stabilize vertebrae in his neck, the Bears announced on Sunday night. Knox was taken off the field in the first quarter of today’s 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Following a 17-yard reception, Knox fumbled and while attempting to recover the loose ball, […]
Knox leaves game with mid-back injury; taken to hospital
Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox suffered a head and neck injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s contest against Seattle. After lying on the field, he was carted off on a stretcher. He was able to move his hands as he was carted off, but it’s too early to determine the extent of his injury. Brad Biggs of […]