LAKE FOREST Ryquell Armstead Jersey , Ill. (AP) — Although Matt Nagy has yet to coach a game for the Chicago Bears, he is proving as adept as a veteran coach at keeping trade secrets.After a week of avoiding certainties, Nagy all but confirmed new outside linebacker Khalil Mack would play against Green Bay.And even then, he avoided clarity.“Yeah, there’s a good shot of playing,” Nagy said Friday. “We just don’t know how much.”Asked if Mack could play the entire game rushing Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers off the edge, Nagy said, “I don’t know. Maybe.”The only comment Mack made on his availability came Wednesday when he said: “You’ll see on Sunday. Under the lights.”Mack brought his pass rush ability to Chicago from Oakland in a trade Saturday after holding out of training camp and preseason, so questions about his conditioning had to be answered before he could play.Also http://www.jaguarscheapstore.com/gardne … rsey-cheap , he had to take a crash course in coordinator Vic Fangio’s defense. Linebackers coach Brandon Staley has been assisting him in this.It’s not a common situation, but Fangio said the Rams’ Aaron Donald did something similar last year after a holdout. He played and produced immediately.“Aaron Donald was in that same predicament last year, signing right before his first game that he played with a new defense,” Fangio said. “He played 48 plays, some other guys have played in the 20s. “I think everybody’s individual but it’s something we’re going to have to manage and keep an eye on.”Teammates have been impressed with what they’ve seen on the practice field“He’s a person that could change the whole dynamic, you know?” nose tackle Eddie Goldman said. “A lot of attention’s going to be on him and that’ll open up a lot of opportunities for me and other guys on the D-line, too.”Goldman helped to cement the future of the defense Friday by signing a four-year contract extension through four-year contract extension through the 2022 season. He would have been a free agent after this season.With the potential of Mack causing havoc, Goldman sees a chance for the Bears to remain viable defensively long term.“I think the oldest guy is like 28, 29 Nick Bosa Jersey , so a lot of guys could be here for a long time, and hopefully build a legacy that we hope to remember,” Goldman said.NOTESGuard Kyle Long did not practice Friday, but is not on the injury report as he was given a veteran’s day off.… Defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson has been ruled out for the game due to back and forearm injuries after missing practice all week. … Tight end Daniel Brown is doubtful due to a shoulder injury. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Stills kneeled in protest during the national anthem Thursday, and said he offered a prayer of thanks that he had a teammate’s support.Stills and two other Miami Dolphins renewed their protests before an exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, triggering yet another round of debate about the divisive NFL issue.Receivers Stills and Albert Wilson kneeled behind teammates lined up standing along the sideline. Defensive end Robert Quinn stood and raised his right fist, as he did during the anthem last season with the Los Angeles Rams.Stills said he didn’t coordinate with Wilson, who joined the Dolphins this season.“It just happened that way Dwayne Haskins Jersey ,” Stills said. “When I’m on a knee, most of the time I’m praying, and thank God for having Albert next to me. Being a part of this protest hasn’t been easy. I thought I was going to be by myself out there. Today I had an angel with me with Albert being out there. I’m grateful he sees what’s happening, and he wants to do something about it as well.”Stills kneeled during the anthem in the 2016-17 seasons and has been vocal discussing social injustice issues that inspired the protests by NFL players.Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, a leader of the movement, tweeted support for Stills and Wilson.“My brother @kstills continued his protest of systemic oppression tonight by taking a knee,” the tweet said. “Albert Wilson joined him in protest. Stay strong brothers!”Kaepernick and his former teammate Eric Reid, another protest leader, remain out of the NFL. Stills said both players were blackballed http://www.ravenscheapstores.com/marqui … rsey-cheap , and he talks with Kaepernick every week.“I appreciate his loyalty and support,” Stills said. “I don’t see any reason he and Eric Reid shouldn’t be in the league.”Wilson said he kneeled mindful of the death of an unarmed black motorist who was shot by police in 2016 near his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida. Two officers were cleared by a grand jury in the case.“Getting shot down and being murdered — the biggest thing in my city,” Wilson said. “For me to have so much love for my city and not do anything about it, I would be a coward. I’m with it every Sunday.”Quinn said it’s slander to say he and kneeling players are protesting the flag.“As a black man in this world, I’ve got an obligation to raise awareness,” he said. “If no one wants to live in unity, that’s why we’re in the situation we’re in.”The league and the players’ union have yet to announce a policy for this season regarding demonstrations during the anthem after the league initially ordered everyone to stand on the sideline when “The Star-Spangled Banner” is played, or remain in the locker room. The Dolphins issued a statement before training camp saying all options regarding the team’s policy remain open.“The NFL has been engaged in constructive discussions with the NFL Players Association regarding the anthem and issues of equality and social justice that are of concern to many Americans Jaylon Ferguson Jersey ,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy said in an email.“While those discussions continue, the NFL has agreed to delay implementing or enforcing any club work rules that could result in players being disciplined for their conduct during the performance of the anthem.“Meanwhile, there has been no change in the NFL’s policy regarding the national anthem. The anthem will continue to be played before every game, and all player and non-player personnel on the field at that time are expected to stand during the presentation of the flag and performance of the anthem. Personnel who do not wish to do so can choose to remain in the locker room.“We remain committed to working with the players to identify solutions and to continue making progress on important social issues affecting our communities.”There were no apparent demonstrations by the Buccaneers.