Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 9/8/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
21
SACKS
1.5
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
Signed a four-year, $4.37 million contract with the Bears in May of 2024.
In jeopardy to miss Week 1
Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Friday that Booker is going to be out for "a few weeks" due to a knee injury, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Booker suffered the injury during the Bears' second preseason game against the Bills, which prevented him from playing against the Chiefs on Friday. The 2024 fifth-rounder is projected to serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo. Dominique Robinson (ankle), Tanoh Kpassagnon and Daniel Hardy would be candidates to step into a backup role on the Bears' defensive line if Booker cannot suit up in Week 1 against the Vikings on Monday, Sept. 8.
Booker suffered the injury during the Bears' second preseason game against the Bills, which prevented him from playing against the Chiefs on Friday. The 2024 fifth-rounder is projected to serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo. Dominique Robinson (ankle), Tanoh Kpassagnon and Daniel Hardy would be candidates to step into a backup role on the Bears' defensive line if Booker cannot suit up in Week 1 against the Vikings on Monday, Sept. 8.
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Measurables Review
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How do Austin Booker's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
245 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.79 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
120 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
33.88 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Booker was selected by the Bears in the fifth round of this year's draft. At 6-5 and 240 pounds, the pass rusher may need to bulk up a bit before having a chance to earn a prominent role. The Kansas product has only 18 games of college experience. As a result, Booker also may have a developmental curve as he transitions to the NFL. With Montez Sweat and DeMarcus Walker set as starters at defensive end in Chicago's 4-3 defense, Booker will have the luxury of starting his career as a rotational player.
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Early exit Sunday
Booker (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's preseason contest against the Bills, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Part-time role as rookie
Booker tallied one stop in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
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Scooped up by Chicago in Round 5
The Bears selected Booker in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 144th overall.
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