Deon Bush Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Texans vs Chiefs game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 11, 2025
Lands on IR
The Chiefs placed Bush (Achilles) on injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
This move was inevitable after Bush tore his left Achilles tendon in Saturday's preseason loss to Denver. The veteran safety will miss the entire 2025 campaign but has a chance of being ready for the 2026 season.
Aug 10, 2025
Suffers torn Achilles
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Saturday that Bush suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Saturday's 20-17 preseason loss to the Broncos, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush will miss the entire 2025 season due to the nature of the injury he picked up during Kansas City's preseason opener. Expect the Chiefs to officially place the veteran safety on IR in the coming days.
Aug 9, 2025
Ruled out with Achilles injury
Bush (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Bush was carted off the field Saturday due to a left Achilles injury, per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. The veteran safety will undergo testing to determine the severity of his injury in short order, but at this stage a season-ending injury looks within the realm of possibility. Bush has spent training camp competing for a reserve role with Kansas City.
Aug 3, 2025
Dealing with hamstring injury
Bush (hamstring) has been sidelined with a hamstring injury at practice with Kansas City, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush appears to have picked up a hamstring injury at training camp with the Chiefs, but the severity is currently unknown. The safety may now be at risk of missing Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals.
Aug 29, 2024
Joins practice squad in KC
Bush was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush was let go by Kansas City on Tuesday after he produced six total tackles (three solo) with the team during the preseason. The safety has spent the last two seasons with the Chiefs and if the team likely won't hesitate to elevate him to the active roster if needed.
Mar 12, 2024
Staying in KC
Bush intends to re-sign with the Chiefs on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
After spending his first six seasons in Chicago, Bush is set to start his third straight in Kansas City. He played in just six games during the 2023 campaign and was primarily used on special teams. The veteran turns 31-years-old in August and projects for a similar role with the club in the upcoming season should he again earn a spot on the 53-man roster.
Mar 31, 2023
Back with Chiefs
Bush has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush, who turns 30 in August, recorded just 11 tackles in 16 games with Kansas City last season, numbers that kept him off the IDP radar. However, in addition to continuing to provide the team with depth at safety, the 2016 fourth-rounder will also reprise his role as a core special-teamer for the Chiefs in 2023.
Dec 24, 2022
Available Saturday
Bush (illness) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Bush was considered questionable due to an illness but has been cleared the take the field Saturday. The 29-year-old has primarily played special teams this season and is likely to remain in that role versus Seattle.
Dec 22, 2022
Labeled as questionable Week 16
Bush (illness) is considered questionable to play Saturday against Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Bush missed Week 13 against Cincinnati due to an elbow injury but has been able to play each of the past two weeks. However, he logged only one defensive snap over those two games combined while recording 43 special-teams snaps. As such, if Bush misses Week 16, there won't be a significant impact on Kansas City's defensive rotations.
Dec 4, 2022
Sitting out Sunday
Bush (elbow) has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Bush will miss his first game of the season due to an elbow injury. The 28-year-old has recorded 10 tackles and one pass defended while almost exclusively playing on special teams this season. His next chance to suit up will come versus the Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 11.
Mar 23, 2022
Linking up with Chiefs
Bush and Kansas City agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush is coming off a productive 2021 campaign, having notched a career-high 40 tackles (31 solo), nine pass breakups and two interceptions across 14 appearances with Chicago. The 28-year-old veteran, who also boasts plenty of special-teams experience, now looks in line for a depth role in Kansas City.
Jan 9, 2022
Productive in finale
Bush notched four stops in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 40 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defensed.
ANALYSIS
Bush had posted a total of 27 tackles over the previous four seasons, making this the most-productive season of his career while being the backup to teammate Eddie Jackson. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and if he can find a more prominent role, his IDP value could rise quickly.
Jan 2, 2022
Picks off pass
Bush intercepted a pass and posted three tackles in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Bush notched his second interception over the last three weeks, but with two or fewer tackles in six of his last nine games, he'll be a risky IDP option in Week 18 against the Vikings.
Nov 20, 2021
Activated from IR
Bush (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve by the Bears on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bush sustained a quad injury in Week 6 but will rejoin the active roster after spending the minimum amount of time on IR. He'll likely reclaim a backup role for Chicago.
Nov 15, 2021
Returns to practice
Bush (quadriceps) will return to practice Monday.
ANALYSIS
Bush has been on injured reserve since mid-October, but he'll have 21 days to return to the active roster now that he's been designated to return. A better idea of his timetable could come into focus based on his status in practice this week.
Oct 19, 2021
Lands on injured reserve
Bush (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush picked up the quadriceps injury during Sunday's loss to Green Bay, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next three contests. Deandre Houston-Carson could step in as Chicago's third safety in his absence.
Oct 17, 2021
Doubtful to return Sunday
Bush (quadriceps) is doubtful to return Sunday against Green Bay, according to Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear when Bush suffered his injury, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to the field. If he can't keep playing, then Marqui Christian might play most of his snaps.
Oct 6, 2021
Productive vs. Detroit
Bush notched nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's divisional win over the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Bush managed a season-high number of stops Week 4, in what was his second consecutive game handling 100 percent of defensive snaps. The veteran safety is worth fantasy consideration in IDP formats as long as Tashaun Gipson (hamstring) remains sidelined.
Sep 9, 2021
Full speed ahead
Bush (shoulder) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Bush suffered a stinger in the preseason finale against the Titans. With 12 days of rest under his belt, Bush has been cleared for the season opener against the Rams. The 28-year-old typically sticks to special teams, as he has played fewer than 158 defensive snaps in each of the last four seasons.
Aug 28, 2021
Suffers stinger Saturday
Bush (neck) suffered a stinger during Saturday's preseason contest against the Titans, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush was able to jog off the field after injuring his neck during Saturday's preseason finale. The 27-year-old recorded 65 defensive snaps for the Bears last year, but he mostly contributed on special teams. Bush is expected to handle the same role in 2021.
Mar 17, 2021
Staying in Chicago
Bush signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush tested free agency but decided to stick with the team that selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. The 27-year-old mostly contributed on special teams in 2020, but he managed to record two pass breakups and an interception over 65 defensive snaps. Bush should handle a similar role in 2021.
Jan 7, 2021
Without limitations Thursday
Bush (foot) logged a full practice session Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Bush was unable to play in Chicago's regular-season finale versus the Packers, but it appears he's set to make a return to the field with the Bears punching a postseason ticket. Most of the 27-year-old's involvement has come via special teams, as he's averaged 17.5 snaps per game in that department compared to just 21 combined defensive snaps over his past eight appearances.
Jan 6, 2021
Back at practice
Bush (foot) participated at Wednesday's practice ,Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
After missing Sunday's loss to the Packers on Sunday, Bush was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. It's unclear whether the backup safety will get up to speed to join the active squad for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Saints.
Jan 3, 2021
Won't play Week 17
Bush (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Bush's foot injury held him out Week 15 for a matchup against Minnesota, but he was able to return last Sunday during a winning effort in Jacksonville. The backup safety was able to provide limited participation during Friday's session after sitting out the preceding two practices, but his condition in pregame warmups seemingly was not favorable enough to roll him out in Week 17.
Dec 27, 2020
Back for Week 16
Bush (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old was sidelined for last week's matchup with the Vikings due to the foot injury, but he'll be back on the field this weekend. Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and Buster Skrine (concussion) are unavailable, so Bush could have an increased role in the secondary Sunday.
Dec 20, 2020
Won't play Sunday
Bush (foot) won't suit up in Sunday's divisional game against Minnesota.
ANALYSIS
The Bears' secondary will be missing some key pieces in the contest, as along with Bush, Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and Buster Skrine (concussion) have also been ruled out. With Bush sidelined, back up strong safety duties will shift to Deandre Houston-Carson behind starter Tashaun Gipson.
Nov 12, 2020
Back with team Thursday
The Bears activated Bush from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush came into close contact with someone who had tested positive for the virus, but he appears to have tested negative to gain activation. Bush has appeared in six games this season, recording four tackles and an interception, so expect him to return to his usual depth safety role for Monday's game against the Vikings.
Nov 7, 2020
Lands on COVID-19 list
Bush was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old apparently hasn't tested positive for the virus, but he was in close contact with an infected individual away from the team. Bush will at least be sidelined for Sunday's game at Tennessee while he works through the COVID-19 protocols.
Oct 26, 2020
Back in action Monday
Bush (hamstring) is active for Monday's game versus the Rams.
ANALYSIS
Bush missed the last two games but is back in the fold after practicing fully Saturday. The fifth-year safety out of Miami (Fla.) typically only plays on defense in clear passing situations, and with starting safeties Tashaun Gipson and Eddie Jackson healthy, Bush likely will remain in a reserve role Monday.
Oct 16, 2020
Will miss second straight game
Bush (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Bush served in a situational role through the first four games before suffering this injury, and now he'll sit out a second straight game. Deandre Houston-Carson enjoyed a bump in usage with Bush out of the lineup last week, but if Sherrick McManis (hamstring) can shake off his injury, he'll be the main beneficiary of Bush's absence.
Oct 7, 2020
Ruled out Thursday
Bush (hamstring) won't suit up in Thursday night's clash with Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
After Bush failed to suit up in any practice time throughout the week, this news appeared to be a foregone conclusion. The veteran suffered the injury during last week's loss to Indianapolis, as he'll miss his first game of the season. In his stead, expect Tashaun Gipson to handle the bulk of the free safety reps, with Deandre Houston-Carson handling the depth snaps.
Oct 4, 2020
Done for the day
Bush will not return to Sunday's game against the Colts due to a hamstring injury, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush was ruled out of Sunday's contest early in the fourth quarter. The rotational safety will face a quick turnaround if he wants to get healthy for Thursday's upcoming game against the Buccaneers.
Sep 20, 2020
Picks off pass
Bush intercepted a pass while adding one tackle in Chicago's 17-13 win over the Giants on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Although Bush helped Chicago win the game by picking off a pass, he's still second on the depth chart at strong safety, and he's not likely going to see enough snaps to be a regular contributor in IDP leagues.
Mar 20, 2020
Remains in Windy City
Bush signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Bears on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bush has spent the entirety of his four-year career as a depth safety and key special-teams asset in Chicago, so it's no surprise to see the team keep him in house for 2020. However, the 26-year-old doesn't offer much in the way of IDP value.
Nov 6, 2019
Back from illness
Bush (illness) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Bush didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Eagles due to an illness, but he now appears fully clear of the issue. The 26-year-old should resume his special-teams heavy role Week 10.
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