Bears Without Three Defensive Starters Sunday in Tampa

The Bears are going into tomorrow’s game without three of their defensive starters. Robert Quinn, Akiem Hicks, and Tashaun Gipson Sr were all ruled out as they did not travel with the team to Tampa.

Akiem Hicks is missing the game with a groin injury. Hicks is the Vita Vea of the Bears defense as @Bucs_Barrett on twitter stated and draws attention in the middle to allow guys like Khalil Mack to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks from the outside. Linebacker Robert Quinn has 5.5 sacks on the season and will be a big loss as well as he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list early this week. Tashaun Gipson Sr is a veteran in the secondary and him not being on the field will not go unseen. Expect Brady to target the strong safety position when he has enough time to throw medium to deep routes tomorrow.