The Bearsannounced four roster moves on Saturday, activating OL Luke Newman and waiving DL Jonathan Ford .
Chicago is also elevating DB Dallis Flower s and WR JP Richardson for Week 17.
Newman has been out since Week 12 with a foot injury.
Newman, 23, was a sixth-round pick by the Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. He signed a four-year, $4,430,060 rookie deal through 2028 and is making a base salary of $840k in 2025.
In 2025, Newman has appeared in nine games for the Bears.