Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster: Kentavius Street Moves to IR

Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster: Kentavius Street Moves to IR

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The Chicago Bears Roster Shifts Following Kentavius Street Injury

The Chicago Bears front office made significant adjustments to their 53-man roster on November 4, 2026, responding to a series of injuries that have reshaped the team’s depth chart for the remainder of the season. Yahoo Sports reported that the team placed defensive tackle Kentavius Street on injured reserve, with head coach Ben Johnson noting that Street is likely sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.

To fill the vacancy on the active roster, the Bears signed tight end Stephen Carlson. This move comes as the team grapples with multiple long-term absences, including a season-ending knee injury for left tackle Braxton Jones, as reported by Brad Biggs.

Recalibrating the Offensive Line After Losing Jones

The loss of Jones forces a recalibration of the offensive line, which currently retains nine active players, including Darnell Wright, Joe Thuney, and Jonah Jackson. The offensive unit remains anchored by quarterback Caleb Williams, backed by Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum. The team’s running back rotation continues to feature D’Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Roschon Johnson, and Zavier Scott, while the wide receiver corps is led by Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond, Jahdae Walker, and Zavion Thomas.

Defensive depth, particularly at the tackle position, faces new pressure following the decision to move Street to injured reserve. The team currently lists six defensive tackles: Jeffery Simmons, Grady Jarrett, Neville Gallimore, Jordan van den Berg, Jayden Loving, and James Lynch. These players are tasked with anchoring a defense that also includes a six-man linebacker group featuring Devin Bush and T.J. Edwards.

Managing the Injured Reserve

The roster management process for the 2026 season remains fluid as the Bears follow the NFL’s return-to-play policies. Under current league rules, teams are permitted to designate eight players to return from injured reserve during the regular season, with two additional slots available for the postseason.

Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster: Kentavius Street Moves to IR

Several key contributors are already designated for the season-ending injured reserve list, a group that includes:

  • Nikola Kalinic, TE
  • Nephi Sewell, LB
  • Brittain Brown, RB
  • Tony Fields, LB
  • Cole Kmet, TE
  • Braxton Jones, LT
  • Kentavius Street, DT

The team continues to monitor players on the short-term injured reserve, including safety Coby Bryant, tight end Hayden Large, and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo. The final composition of the 53-man roster will remain subject to change as the coaching staff evaluates performance and health through the final stretch of the schedule.

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