Coach Ben Johnson said theBears will placeSewell (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Sewell suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday night's loss to the 49ers and will miss Week 18 and the playoffs for Chicago. Sewell served as the Bears' top reserve linebacker and a top special-teamer. He appeared in 13 games, making nine starts, and recorded a career-high 59 tackles (33 solo) and one forced fumble.

Sewell is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The third-year pro from Oregon was carted off the field with what appeared to be a serious injury in the third quarter of Sunday's loss. Across 13 appearances in 2025, Sewell recorded 59 total tackles and one forced fumble while contributing on defense (391 snaps) and special teams (147 snaps). Expect Amen Ogbongbemiga to have an expanded role as theBears' top reserve linebacker while Sewell is likely sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Sewell has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's game versus San Francisco with an ankle injury.

Sewell looked like he suffered a serious injury in the third quarter and had to be carted off the field. Prior to leaving the game, Sewell recorded just one tackle. D'Marco Jackson, Daniel Hardy and Amen Ogbongbemiga are the remaining reserve linebackers for Chicago.

Sewell (elbow) was estimated to have practiced in full at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Sewell has missed theBears' last two games with an elbow injury. His return to full practice suggests he'll be ready to suit up in Week 14 against the Packers, and he should occupy a key role with Tremaine Edmunds (groin) sidelined.

Sewell (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday's tilt against the Eagles.

Sewell will miss a second straight game due to an elbow injury. He was listed as a non-participant in all three practice sessions (though two were walkthroughs) this week, so his status for the Sunday, Dec. 7 clash against Green Bay is also hazy. TheBears are very depleted at the linebacker position this week, as Tremaine Edmunds (groin) landed on IR on Saturday and Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder) and T.J. Edwards (hand) have both also been ruled out for the matchup versus Philadelphia.

Sewell (elbow) didn't practice Wednesday.

Sewell has opened theBears' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, suggesting he likely won't be available for Friday's matchup against the Eagles. If the Oregon product is forced to miss his second game in a row due to an elbow injury, Daniel Hardy and Amen Ogbongbemiga could have expanded roles on the Bears' first team defense.

Sewell (elbow) was listed as a non-participant on theBears' practice estimate Tuesday.

Sewell was sidelined for Sunday's game versus the Steelers with an elbow injury, and now his availability for Week 13 is in jeopardy. He'll likely need to manage some activity at practice Wednesday or Thursday to give himself a chance of suiting up Friday at Philadelphia.

Sewell (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Sewell didn't practice all week after likely sustaining an elbow injury in theBears' Week 11 win over the Vikings, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up Sunday. The Oregon product has been one of Chicago's top defenders this season, recording 55 total tackles and one forced fumble over nine appearances. While he's out in Week 12, expect D'Marco Jackson to have an expanded role in the Bears' linebacker corps.

Sewell (elbow) did not participate in practice for the second day in a row Thursday.

The linebacker played 53 of 55 defensive snaps in Week 11 against the Vikings and led theBears in tackles with 10, but he's now trending toward missing Week 12 versus the Steelers. Sewell will have another chance to get on the practice field Friday. D'Marco Jackson is his backup.

Sewell (elbow) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Sewell led theBears in tackles (10) in Week 11 at Minnesota, but he's now sidelined with an elbow issue to begin Week 12 prep. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of suiting up Sunday versus the Steelers.

Sewell recorded 10 tackles, including four solo, in theBears' 19-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Sewell started again for T.J. Edwards (hand) and has produced five to 11 tackles in each of the five contests Edwards has missed, reaching nine or more in four of them. He profiles as a high-floor IDP when Edwards is sidelined.