Deion Hankins: Everything you need to know

Hankins (shoulder/quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports. Hankins appeared to injure both his shoulder and quadriceps during the Bears' preseason game against the Bills on Sunday. By being placed on IR, he'll be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Bears.

Hankins (knee) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Bills, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Hankins was in concussion protocol earlier in August but had cleared it and started Sunday's preseason tilt, as the Bears opted not to play D'Andre Swift while Roschon Johnson (foot), Kyle Monangai (undisclosed) and Travis Homer (calf) are unavailable. Ian Wheeler and Brittain Brown are Chicago's remaining options at running back. Hankins had three carries for 10 yards and failed to catch his only target prior to limping off the field.

Hankins (concussion) has been placed in concussion protocol, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Hankins is now at risk of missing the team's preseason opener against the Dolphins on Aug. 8. The running back will have to clear concussion protocol before he can return to practice, and it's unclear when exactly he suffered the injury.