McBride waived; healing continues

Cornerback Trumaine McBride has been waived/injured, and the Bears picked up free-agent cornerback DeAngelo Smith.

McBride suffered a sprained knee in the season opener against the Packers. He started all four preseason games because Charles Tillman was still recovering from back surgery and Zack Bowman missed three weeks with a hamstring injury but did not play well enough to keep his spot on the roster despite his solid work on special teams.

The Bears got a little healthier Thursday with greater participation in practice. Defensive tackle Tommie Harris (knee) and safety Al Afalava (shoulder) were full participants, while guard Frank Omiyale (ankle), defensive end Mark Anderson (toe) and safety Danieal Manning (back) were limited. Linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee), cornerback Trumaine McBride (knee) and tight end Desmond Clark (rib) did not practice and are not expected to play Sunday.