LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal (hip) missed another practice on Thursday, but head coach John Fox refused to rule Royal out of this weekend’s third preseason game at Cincinnati.
"I could do a lot of things, but no, [I won’t rule a guy out yet]," Fox said. "Something can change, so they’re day-to-day in my mind, so we’ll see how they are after today and their treatment."
Royal is the latest in a long line of Bears receivers to suffer a preseason medical setback.
There is still no sign of Alshon Jeffery on the practice field after he strained a calf muscle two weeks ago in a closed workout on Aug. 12.
Fox said Jeffery is receiving treatment inside the building during practice.
"We have activities indoors, they’re getting treatment," Fox said. "When they get medically cleared, they’ll be out here. They’re doing all kinds of different stuff, rehab, treatment with the trainers and medical people."
It’s highly unlikely Jeffery plays in the final two preseason games, but the Bears believe he can return for Week 1 against Green Bay.
Meantime, Receiver Marquess Wilson (hamstring), safety Ryan Mundy (hip) and tight end Chris Pantale (illness) also skipped Thursday’s practice.
The Bears will hold a closed walk-through on Friday before departing for Cincinnati.
