Blackwell tallied a tackle and an interception in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Blackwell came into the game after Kyler Gordon left with a hamstring injury. If Gordon misses additional time, Blackwell could take over the slot corner role, making him a possible IDP fill in.
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Team
Chicago Bears
Birthdate
4/5/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 180 lbs
Birthplace
Buford, GA, USA
Position
DB
College
Duke
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Chicago Bears
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Philadelphia Eagles
2022-2022
(1 season)
Blackwell tallied a tackle and an interception in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Blackwell came into the game after Kyler Gordon left with a hamstring injury. If Gordon misses additional time, Blackwell could take over the slot corner role, making him a possible IDP fill in.
Blackwell will now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before he'll need to be added to the active roster. However, the Duke product could return as soon as Thursday against the Panthers, if he's healthy enough to suit up.