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Jeremy Langford Injury: Updates on Bears RB’s Ankle and Return

Published by Tim Daniels on September 25, 2016
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford suffered an ankle injury in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys and is expected to miss multiple games.

It is currently unclear when he’ll return to the field.

Continue for updates.

Latest on Langford’s Timetable For Return

Monday, Sept. 26

Langford is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to the sprained ankle, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Langford Injury Details Revealed

Monday, Sept. 26

Bears head coach John Fox told reporters Langford has a sprained right ankle, confirming Ian Rapoport of NFL Network’s original report. Rapoport added the team originally was concerned that Langford had injured his Achilles.

Langford Has Failed to Show Consistency Early in NFL Career

He had three carries for 31 yards to go with two catches for 15 yards before coming out of the game.

Langford was thrust into a more prominent role for Chicago last season after former starter Matt Forte suffered a knee injury in Week 8. The team felt he played well enough down the stretch to warrant becoming a larger part of the offense heading into 2016.

The Michigan State product, who was drafted in the fourth round of last year’s draft, has showcased versatility and good speed. He still needs to show more week-to-week consistency to become a reliable starter, but he’s got upside.

So far he has struggled in 2016, however, with just 85 rushing yards on 28 carries (3.0 yard-per-carry average) in the first two games.

With Ka’Deem Carey already out with a hamstring injury, rookie Jordan Howard becomes the primary option in the Bears backfield. In limited playing time, the fifth-round pick has shown impressive power and agility.

Langford should get another chance to put his talent on display once healthy. He hasn’t done enough to completely lock down the starting job, however, so he may return to a timeshare situation if one of the reserves plays well while he’s out.