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Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick practices fully, expects to play vs. Bears

After missing the last two games due to a groin injury, New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced fully on Thursday and told reporters afterwards that he expects to play against the host Chicago Bears on Sunday.

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Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:23 AM

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Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced fully on Thursday and expects to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears.
The New York Jets safety missed two consecutive games after injuring his groin in Week 1.
Fitzpatrick signed a three-year, $40 million contract after being acquired from Miami in March.

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New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick returned to full practice on Thursday after missing two games with a groin injury. The veteran defensive back confirmed he expects to suit up on Sunday when the Jets travel to face the Chicago Bears.

Fitzpatrick suffered the injury early in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, subsequently missing matchups against the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions. Acquired from the Miami Dolphins in March, Fitzpatrick joined New York on a three-year, $40 million deal.

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