Chicago Bears fear Cameron Meredith suffered torn ACL against Tennessee Titans

Cameron Meredith suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury in the Chicago Bears' 19-7 win over Tennessee on Sunday.

The franchise's No 1 wide receiver had to be carted off the field in agony after being hit by Titans safety Jonathan Cyprien late in the first quarter, and the Bears fear he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

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Meredith had a breakout season in 2016, leading Bears receivers with 66 receptions for 888 yards and four touchdowns in only his second NFL campaign, and he was expected to be a big part of their offence as they look to improve on a 3-13 season.

"It was definitely tough," Bears quarterback Mike Glennon said.

"He was playing so well. He had the catch on the first drive and then the catch right there, and all camp he's been definitely one of our go-to guys.

"He was just a guy that was on the incline, always getting better. It's unfortunate that something like that would happen."

Although the Bears were able to win the game, the Meredith injury was not the only blow they suffered less than two weeks before the regular season gets underway.

Long-snapper Patrick Scales also sustained an apparently serious knee injury while covering on special teams, while free agent signing Prince Amukamara injured his ankle.

Cornerback Sherrick McManus (hamstring), outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (foot) and linebacker Dan Skuta (concussion) also had to leave the game early.

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