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Splitting carries between Herbert and D’Onta Foreman on Sunday would be a “fortunate position to be in,” offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said Wednesday

After a dominant performance against 1-8 Carolina — and with DE Montez Sweat getting acclimated — Bears defenders feel they’re on the verge of regaining that swagger they felt early in training camp. But the Lions on Sunday will be a true test of where they are.

Edmunds hurt his right knee when it was hit by teammate Gervon Dexter’s helmet at the end of a play in the third quarter.

Playing the Saints on the road can be an intimidating experience, especially for a rookie quarterback from Division II. But the Bears’ starter appears unfazed by the prospect and knows what he has to do. “Just great communication,” he said. “And being as loud as I can.”

As part of their preparations for a short week next week, the Bears held a walk-through Wednesday.

Here's a look at the Bears' Week 9 injury report following Wednesday's practice:

The upshot of the acquisition of pass rusher Montez Sweat is that Poles eventually will have to overpay someone — Sweat or cornerback Jaylon Johnson, most likely — to fuel the Bears’ rebuild. It’s the cost of getting better in the NFL.

The Bears suffered another Sunday Night Football defeat to the Chargers. Take a look at the action:

After giving up 38 points to the Packers and 41 to the Chiefs in its first three games, the defense is playing up to preseason expectations — allowing 12 points in back-to-back games against the Vikings and Raiders. “Adversity builds character,” linebacker Tremaine Edmunds said.