Austin Booker

Austin Booker

22-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Chicago Bears
IR-R
Injury Knee
Est. Return 10/26/2025
Thu Practice: Full
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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Signed a four-year, $4.37 million contract with the Bears in May of 2024.
Begins week with full practice
DEChicago Bears
Knee
October 22, 2025
Booker (knee) participated in practice fully Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Booker is still on injured reserve, though he was designated to return Oct. 7. He has until Oct. 28 to be activated or else be forced to miss the remainder of the season. Booker was able to log a trio of full practices last week, so he seems to be closing in on a return.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Chicago BearsBears 2025 DE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

27276%
13779%
24869%
12673%
11532%
6638%
8724%
2112%
144%
11%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.79 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.5 in
 
Broad Jump
120 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
33.88 in
 
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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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Remaining on IR
DEChicago Bears
Knee
October 18, 2025
Booker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Ruled out for MNF
DEChicago Bears
Knee
October 13, 2025
Booker (knee) has been downgraded to out for Monday night's game versus Washington.
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Chance to play vs. Washington
DEChicago Bears
Knee
October 11, 2025
Booker (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Commanders.
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Practices fully Thursday
DEChicago Bears
Knee
October 9, 2025
Booker (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Designated for return
DEChicago Bears
Knee
October 7, 2025
Booker (knee) was designated for return from injured reserve by Chicago on Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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