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Bears vs Saints Inactives: Chicago down 4 starters as Johnson is an unexpected scratch

The Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints have announced their inactive players in advance of today’s Super Wild Card Weekend Playoff game.

CHICAGO INACTIVES:

ILB - Roquan Smith

CB - Jaylon Johnson

NB - Buster Skrine

WR - Darnell Mooney

OL - Lachavious Simmons

DT - Daniel McCullers

OLB - Trevis Gipson

Johnson being out was unexpected...

It looks like all those Riley Ridley fans will get their wish and the 2nd year pro will get some snaps.

NEW ORLEANS INACTIVES:

CB - Ken Crawley

OL - Derrick Kelly

WR - Austin Carr

DE - Trey Hendrickson

DL - Malcolm Roach

RB - Ty Montgomery

WR - Juwan Johnson

Hendrickson missing is a big deal as he was 2nd in the NFL with 13.5 sacks in the 2020 season.