Now I'm starting to believe Bryan Johnson might be hurt worse than originally thought.

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=9199

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - With starter Bryan Johnson (foot) and backup Jason McKie (pectoral) unable to practice when training camp kicks off Sunday, the Bears on Friday bolstered the fullback position by agreeing to terms with veteran Marc Edwards on a one-year contract.

Marc Edwards signed with the Bears Friday, one day before the team is due to report to training camp.
The deal is contingent on Edwards passing a physical examination.

The Notre Dame product has played eight NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (1997-98), Cleveland Browns (1999-2000), New England Patriots (2001-02) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2003-04).

While starting 77 of 124 career games played, he has rushed for 405 yards and three touchdowns on 124 carries and caught 157 passes for 1,235 yards and eight touchdowns.

Edwards started five of 13 games played last season with Jacksonville after starting all 16 games for the first time in his career in 2003. The 6-foot, 249-pounder entered the NFL as a second-round draft pick with the 49ers.

Prior to agreeing to terms with Edwards, Keith "Thump" Belton was the only healthy fullback on the Bears roster.

Johnson, who finished last season on injured reserve, will open training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list. McKie, who hurt his pectoral muscle while lifting weights a few weeks ago, will open camp on the active/non-football injury list.

Johnson and McKie both count towards the 80-man training camp roster limit and will be eligible to return to practice after passing a physical.