Halas Intrigue, Episode 29: Bears’ injuries and emojis — SMH

The hosts delve into the vibe around Halas Hall and the team’s injuries before Mark tries to decode the meaning of emojis.

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Bears lineman Kyle Long’s career may be winding down after he was placed on IR.

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In the latest Halas Intrigue, Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash talk about Mitch Trubisky’s chances of playing Sunday, the impact of Kyle Long’s career on the Bears and whether Akiem Hicks will play again this season. In the Pot-Cast, Mark tries to decode what emojis mean.

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