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Nikola Kalinic News: Back to Bears' practice squad

Written by RotoWire Staff

Published on January 5, 2026

Kalinic reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the league's transaction log.

Kalinic was activated from the practice-squad injured list Wednesday and was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lions, when he played 13 snaps on special teams and recorded a tackle on the opening kickoff. Kalinic appeared in two regular-season games for Chicago and will be available for the NFC playoffs should the team need an additional player on the active roster to contribute on special teams.

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