Bears elevate running back Salvon Ahmed from practice squad for Buccaneers game
The gist
The Chicago Bears elevated running back Salvon Ahmed from their practice squad for Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
It is his first active game of the season, with backfield depth thinned by injuries.
How it unfolded
- Aug 3, 2025Then with the Colts, Ahmed was carted off the field near the end of practice with what coach Shane Steichen described as a severe injury to his right leg.
- May 21, 2026Ahmed signed with the Chicago Bears.
- Aug 15, 2026Ahmed ran in a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Soldier Field.
Key terms
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia