Darnell Mooney Injury: Bears Wideout Leaves With Ankle Sprain
2 min read • November 27, 2022
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney left the game early in the third quarter against the Jets with an severe-looking left ankle injury.
By video, Mooney appeared to suffer a high-ankle sprain and is unlikely to return to the game.
He will likely undergo an X-ray in the locker room to rule out a fracture. Either way he is likely an IR candidate given the Bears' record.
Mooney has been deemed doubtful to return with an ankle injury. He had no targets before exiting.
High ankle sprains typically have a return-to-play timeline of four-to-six weeks. The Bears have a bye in Week 14, which could help him avoid placement on IR.
The best case would be a return in Week 16 or 17, but the Bears are likely to play it cautious with him.
Quarterback Justin Fields was inactive for the game with a shoulder injury that the Pro Football Docs believe he could have played through with an injection.
Chicago faces Green Bay in Week 13.
Mooney has 493 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns in 11 games this season.
