Noah Sewell injury update: NFL insider raises concern ahead of Week 18 as Chicago Bears linebacker believed to have Torn Achilles

The Chicago Bears lost to the San Francisco 49ers in a thriller Week 17 battle. Although the Bears have already clinched the NFC North title, they might have some changes in the seeding order ahead of Week 18. While the team navigates postseason positioning, the bigger concern now revolves around injuries sustained in this high-stakes contest.Two key players went down during the game. Wide receiver Luther Burden appeared shaken after the final play, but thankfully, his injury is not severe. The situation is far more concerning for linebacker Noah Sewell, whose status now clouds the Bears’ defensive outlook.According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Sewell suffered a suspected Achilles tear, a devastating blow for Chicago. “Bears LB Noah Sewell, who has been a key part of the defense, especially with all the injuries to the position, is believed to have torn his Achilles, sources say,” Rapoport reported, adding that an MRI will confirm the full extent of the injury.Sewell’s loss comes at a crucial time, just a week before the Bears face the Detroit Lions in Week 18, a matchup made even more personal as he goes up against his brother, Penei Sewell. A torn Achilles will end his 2025 regular season along with sidelining him for the playoffs and impact the start of the 2026 season.At only 23 years old, he has become a staple in Chicago’s defense in a short span of time. This season alone has seen 54 tackles and three tackles for a loss from him. His departure means that Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, and the rest of their team have one more defensive player to worry about replacing.Now the Bears will have to adjust their defensive plans without one of the rising players from within their team. Sewell’s recovery will not be an easy feat as it will depend on how well the linebackers adjust to the changes needed without Sewell. Although the Bears have already locked up the division title, the playoffs will prove to be more intense with critical defensive plays being more significant.