Bears cornerback Malik Muhammad injured in Week 7 against Patriots
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The gist
Bears cornerback Malik Muhammad left the Week 7 game against New England in the third quarter injured.
Chicago's secondary, already thin at corner, now waits on his status.
Background
Malik Muhammad is a Chicago Bears cornerback drafted in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, described as the Bears' best cornerback overall entering Week 7. He had taken most of the outside cornerback snaps in Week 6 with Tyrique Stevenson inactive, and the Bears' secondary had been in bad shape all season. Against New England he went down in the third quarter and was checked in the medical tent.
How it unfolded
- Oct 18, 2026With Tyrique Stevenson inactive, Muhammad took 46 defensive snaps in the Week 6 win in Atlanta, recording 1 assisted tackle and 1 pass defended and being flagged for a 28-yard pass interference call in the third quarter.
- Oct 22, 2026The Bears' final injury report listed Stevenson as questionable after he missed the Falcons game.
- Oct 23, 2026In the Week 7 game against the Patriots, Muhammad was hurt in the third quarter, stayed down, then walked off under his own power and was checked in the medical tent; he was out of the game for now.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said having players with a multitude of skill sets allows more flexibility and creativity in game planning.
Still unverified
It is unclear whether Muhammad was injured on the deep ball he defended against A.J. Brown or on the next play, and the outlet says it looks like an ankle or foot injury but cannot say for sure until the team offers an update.