The Bears are trying to combat reports of a broken locker room after frustrations spilled over after Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins, something that a win next week would surely help.
Their chances of getting that win would be improved if cornerback Kyle Fuller is able to play when they take on the Patriots, but he has a break of his own to contend with this week. Coach Marc Trestman confirmed Monday that Fuller broke his right hand during the game.
Fuller’s injury might not keep him out of the game, however. Trestman said that Fuller doesn’t need to have surgery to repair the injury and could play this week, although the condition of the hip pointer he also picked up on Sunday will have a lot to do with his chances of playing.
“He went out of the game because of his hip more than his hand,” Trestman said, via CBS Chicago. “So we’ll see where he’s at. He said he felt good today. He’ll be day-to-day. I don’t know that the hand will deter him. Up to this point today, I’ve heard it to be a non-surgical issue.”
Fuller, who was the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month for September, is tied for the league lead with three interceptions and three forced fumbles. Sherrick McManis replaced him against Miami.