Every day of the 2015 Chicago Bears season, Chicago Sun-Times Sports will revisit its coverage 30 years ago during the 1985 Bears’ run to a Super Bowl title.
Covert ends up in the hospital
Brian Hewitt
Originally published Sept. 26, 1985
Bears left tackle Jim Covert missed yesterday’s practice with back spasms and wound up in Lake Forest Hospital, where he was expected to spend the night. “We’ll just have to wait and see,” said coach Mike Ditka when asked if Covert would be able to play against the Redskins Sunday at Soldier Field.
The Bears listed Covert as “questionable” on the injury report. Ditka said Covert injured the back during wind sprints after Tuesday’s practice. If Covert can’t play, reserve Andy
Frederick will replace him and play across from Washington’s Dexter Manley, the NFL’s leading sacker. . .Ditka on injured guard Kurt Becker (knee), listed as doubtful on the injury report: “I would rule Becker out of this game because I don’t think I’m willing to take a chance on him if he was capable of playing.” The Bears also listed safety Dave Duerson (groin) as questionable.
