Bears injury updates: WR Keenan Allen remains out, S Kevin Byard returns

Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen didn’t practice Wednesday because of what general manager Ryan Poles called “some discomfort in his foot” related to the issue with his cleats that prompted him to exit practice Saturday.

The team downplayed any concern Wednesday as Poles said, “He should be fine,” and coach Matt Eberflus said it “doesn’t look like” anyone on the roster is at risk of missing the season opener Sept. 8 against the Titans.

There’s no need for the Bears to rush Allen, a six-time Pro Bowl selection entering his 12th season. The team will practice again Thursday before giving players three days off to reset before returning Monday for Week 1 preparation.

He is in the final year of his contract and is coming off a season of 108 catches for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns.

Running back Roschon Johnson and defensive tackle Zacch Pickens, both backups, also didn’t practice Wednesday. Reserve offensive lineman Bill Murray left in the middle of practice with an apparent injury.

Starting safety Kevin Byard, who had been out since Aug. 19 with what Eberflus called “soft-tissue stuff,” was a partial participant Wednesday, and Eberflus said he’d be good to go for the opener against his former team. Byard spent his first seven seasons with the Titans and was an All-Pro for them twice.

Interior offensive lineman Ryan Bates, who got hurt about three weeks ago, also returned.