Yesterday, the Chicago Bears placed four players on the Active/Non-Football Injury list (NFI): backup quarterback Case Keenum, corner Jaylon Johnson, running back Ian Wheeler, and wide receiver Jahdae Walker. I figured these would be short-lived placements, and earlier today, they already activated Keenum off the list.
The NFI list is for players who can’t practice due to an illness or injury that occurred outside of the team’s normal football activities. It’s not for players who are dealing with personal issues or are dissatisfied with their current deal. I feel I need to mention that because fan speculation about Jaylon Johnson being added to the list for being upset about his contract was all over social media. He may want to renegotiate his deal, but that would be a seperate issue from the NFI.
Rookies and quarterbacks reported to Halas Hall yesterday, with veterans expected to report on Tuesday. The first training camp practice will be on Wednesday, and I would not be surprised to see the other three players removed from the list this week.