Keenan Allen of the Chicago Bears is taking a rest day from practice due to a heel injury he sustained in mid-August. Coach Matt Eberflus indicated that Allen's absence is being treated as a rest day, and further evaluations will be conducted. Additionally, rookie wideout Rome Odunze is day-to-day with an MCL sprain, while DJ Moore also had a minor injury scare but returned to the field. Allen has expressed a desire to extend his contract with the Bears, who drafted Odunze and may also look to extend Moore soon.
- Keenan Allen is managing a heel injury but is officially labeled as resting.
- The Bears are evaluating Allen's condition further.
- Allen is interested in a contract extension with the Bears.