Chicago Bears’ Devin Hester Twists Ankle in Practice, Alshon Jeffery Steps In

July 29, 2012   ·   Brett Solesky   ·   Jump to comments

Wide receiver Devin Hester twisted his ankle during the second practice of training camp, and as a result is out for the first day in full pads. 
Hester was making quite a big impression in the first two practices—making big plays, showing good hands and running good routes. He was earning the praises of wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, and then toward the end of practice came up injured. 
Hester is known as a training camp superstar, though this year the Bears are trying to turn their focus to getting Hester the ball more. The Devin Hester package seems to be a legitimate part of the offense for the first time during Hester's tenure as a receiver. 
Hester sat out the first practice in pads as a result of his minor ankle sprain. The injury is not serious and Hester is expected to be back shortly. 
If Hester is out for any real length of time, the opportunity for rookie Alshon Jeffery to continue to push for Hester's starting spot increase...

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