Nov 29, 2020; Green Bay, WI, USA;  Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) is upended by Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) on a first down reception in the first quarter during their football game Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.  Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY NETWORK

Bears rule out CB Johnson (shoulder), S Bush (foot)

The Chicago Bears ruled out a pair of key defensive backs for Sunday’s road game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Starting cornerback Jaylon Johnson was downgraded because of a shoulder injury, while safety Deon Bush was ruled out because of a foot injury. Johnson has started all 13 games during his rookie season, while Bush has appeared in 10 games in a reserve role.

Chicago promoted defensive back Xavier Crawford from the practice squad to help fill the void. The Bears also restored linebacker Manti Te’o from the Reserve/COVID-19 list to the team’s practice squad.

The Bears (6-7) and Vikings (6-7) each are fighting for a chance to climb back to .500.

–Field Level Media

Sep 15, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) is unable to pull in a pass as Chicago Bears safety Deon Bush (26) defends in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Bears reserve S Bush goes on reserve/COVID list

Chicago Bears safety Deon Bush has been moved to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list and won’t be available for Sunday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.

ESPN reported Saturday that Bush, who has appeared in six of the eight Bears’ games this season, all as a reserve, has not tested positive for the coronavirus. However, he had close contact with someone who is being kept away from the team and facility.

Bush is under quarantine away from the team in Nashville, ESPN reported.

Bush, a fourth-round pick of the Bears in 2016, has played in 60 games (eight starts) over five seasons. He has one interception and four tackles this season.

–Field Level Media