Booker knees out a few weeks as Bears trim to 53 after a 29-27 comeback over KC. Booker flashed four preseason sacks and was slated as the third edge behind Sweat and Odeyingbo, but the knee injury could push Sweat and Odeyingbo into heavier workloads early. Edmunds injury is a soft-tissue issue with no long-term fear, while Zah Frazier’s personal matter keeps him away from practice for now. The roster puzzle tightens ahead of Week 1 vs Minnesota and the tempo of cuts through Aug. 26.

Fantasy implications center on edge pressure and IDP stability: Sweat’s ceiling rises with Booker out, while backups must prove they can soak up pass-rush reps. Edmunds’ health adds uncertainty to LB depth, and Frazier’s absence delays a young corner’s debut, potentially widening early-season defensive margins for the Bears.