Saints vs Bears Thursday Injury Report, Thomas Returns

Wednesday injury reports, the first of a Sunday game week for NFL teams, often give a glimpse into what the lineup could look like Sunday.

Thursday injury reports give us a better glimpse.

Who's practice status improved?

If a player is upgraded from the previous day's status, they're trending in the right direction, barring a setback.

Fortunately for the New Orleans Saints, it does appear All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas is trending in the right direction, as he returned to the practice field today on a limited basis.

In addition, rookie wide receiver Marquez Callaway (ankle), who led the team in receptions last Sunday in a win versus Carolina, was also limited after being a DNP yesterday.

Fellow starting wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will be out again this week due to COVID-19, so the return of Thomas and Callaway are encouraging for the Saints receiving core heading into the matchup at Chicago.

The Bears have their own injury issues, as evidenced by their lengthy injury report.

Here's a rundown of Thursday's report for both teams.

LP - limited participant FP - full participant DNP - did not participate/practice

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS INJURY REPORT

Position	Name	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday
WR	Michael Thomas	Ankle/Hamstring	DNP	LP
WR	Marquez Callaway	Ankle	DNP	LP
G	Nick Easton	Concussion	LP	DNP
T	Terron Armstead	Elbow	LP	LP

CHICAGO BEARS INJURY REPORT

Position	Name	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday
TE	Jimmy Graham	NIR-Rest	DNP	FP
LB	Khalil Mack	Ankle	DNP	DNP
WR	Ted Ginn	NIR-Rest	DNP	FP
WR	Cordarrelle Patterson	Quad	DNP	DNP
WR	Allen Robinson	Concussion	DNP	DNP
C	Cody Whitehair	Calf	DNP	DNP
TE	Cole Kmet	Back	LP	FP
S	Eddie Jackson	Knee	LP	LP
S	Sherrick McManis	Hamstring	LP	LP
OL	Rashaad Coward	Finger	FP	FP
OL	Jason Spriggs	Back	FP	FP