Slauson (torn pectoral) hopes to be cleared next week, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Slauson should be back to full health long before training camp, and he's once again expected to start at left guard. The Bears will return four 2014 starters on the offensive line, with center Will Montgomery the only new addition. GM Phil Emery may still look for an upgrade over right tackle Jordan Mills, or else just bring in some competition for the starting role.

Slauson will miss the rest the season with a torn right pectoral muscle, ESPN.com reports.

With Slauson, who is looking at a three-to four-month rehab timetable, out for the season, look for the likes of Eben Britton or Michael Ola to see added snaps up front for the Bears.

Slauson might have suffered a significant pectoral injury in Sunday's loss to the Patriots, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Slauson will undergo an MRI on Monday to verify the severity of the injury. He missed the first three games of six-year NFL career earlier this season with a high-ankle sprain, and would likely be replaced by either Eben Britton or Michael Ola in the starting lineup if he's forced to miss further action.

Slauson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jets.

Slauson and fellow guard Roberto Garza (ankle) will miss a second straight game after suffering Week 1 injuries, leaving the Bears a little thin along the offensive line.

Slauson (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against San Francisco.

With Slauson and Roberto Garza (ankle) out, the Chicago offensive line will be a bit lessened as it attempts to neutralize Justin Smith.

Slauson suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Bills, ESPN.com's Michael C. Wright reports.

Slauson underwent an MRI on Monday for the injury, but the results likely won't become available until the team resumes practicing. Starting center Roberto Garza also left Sunday's game with a high-ankle sprain, and it appears the Bears are concerned either or both players could end up missing Sunday's Week 2 tilt with the 49ers. The team worked out veteran lineman Eben Britton on Monday and could sign him later in the week if it becomes apparent Slauson or Garza can't play.

Bears LG Matt Slauson is recovering from right-shoulder surgery, and expected to remain sidelined until training camp.

Slauson is recovering from a partial labrum tear, and is expected to be healthy "well in advance" of camp. Playing on a one-year deal, Slauson parlayed a solid 2013 into a four-year, $12.8 million contract. He hasn't missed a game since 2009.

Bears re-signed LG Matt Slauson to a four-year contract.

A key piece of the Bears' resurgent offensive line, Slauson played every single snap at left guard this season and graded out 37th among 78 qualifiers in Pro Football Focus' ranks. His return gives continuity to a unit that allowed just 30 sacks this season, fourth-best in the league.

ESPN Chicago confirms Matt Slauson is expected to start at left guard.

Slauson was a quality pass protector as the Jets' starting left guard over the last three seasons. He represents yet another upgrade on a Bears' offensive line that has a chance to actually keep Jay Cutler upright this season. First-round Rookie Kyle Long is the favorite to win the right guard job and Jermon Bushrod was signed to play left tackle.

Bears signed OG Matt Slauson to a one-year contract.

Slauson was the Jets' starting left guard for each of the past three seasons, never missing a game over that span. Pro Football Focus graded Slauson as the NFL's No. 31 guard in 2012, among 81 qualifiers. They liked him as a pass blocker, but not as much in run blocking. Left guard has been a trouble spot for sometime in Chicago. Slauson is likely to open the season as a starter.

The Cowboys have had "conversations" with free agent OG Matt Slauson.

Cowboys OC Bill Callahan was Slauson's position coach for three years with the Jets. Slauson has generated scant interest elsewhere since free agency began.

Jets LG Matt Slauson has agreed to a $258,000 pay cut, slicing his base salary from $1.308 million to $1.05 million.

His salary is now fully guaranteed. The negotiation reportedly took place on August 1, right around the start of training camp. Slauson has since beaten out Vladimir Ducasse for the Jets' starting left guard job, and will look to solidify his 2013 free agency stock in the final year of his rookie contract.

Matt Slauson has won the starting left guard job.

Slauson, the incumbent, has held off a weak challenge from Vladimir Ducasse. Along with right tackle Wayne Hunter, Slauson represents another weak spot on the Jets offensive line. It's part of the team's overall offensive dysfunction.

Jets LG Matt Slauson has been told he'll be sharing reps with Vladimir Ducasse during training camp.

Jets LG Matt Slauson (shoulder surgery) says he's ahead of schedule in his rehab, and may be able to participate in May OTAs.

"I have 100 percent range of motion," Slauson said Monday. "Strength isn't even close yet, but it's on the way and it's really coming back quickly. In fact, our trainers have to pull on the reins every now and then, and it's because I'm doing so well that I want to keep on going." Slauson had initially been ruled out for May OTAs. As long as he continues to progress without setbacks, he should be ready for training camp.

Jets LG Matt Slauson's January shoulder surgery repaired tears to his labrum, biceps, and rotator cuff.

It was an extensive surgery with 5-6 months of rehab. He's questionable for the start of training camp. The Jets are counting on Slauson to return as a starter, but he'll likely miss all offseason camps in Tony Sparano's new offense.

Jets LG Matt Slauson underwent post-season shoulder surgery.

There's no word on the severity. Slauson picked up his pass protection a bit in his second year as a starter, but he remains a liability as a run-blocker. Barring a surprise turnaround by 2010 second-rounder Vladimir Ducasse, Slauson should return as the 2012 starter.

Jets LG Matt Slauson was credited with teams highs in sacks allowed (5.5) and penalties (7) during the 2010 season.

Slauson improved as the season progressed, but he was clearly the weak link along the front five when everyone was healthy. The Jets still seem to be counting on Slauson to start in 2011. They're now trying his backup, 2010 second-round draft choice Vladimir Ducasse, at right tackle.

Jets coach Rex Ryan said LG Matt Slauson feels better now than he did last week.

The New York Post suggests that Slauson re-injured his knee, though the New York Daily News suggested he actually suffered a quad injury. Either way, it sounds like there's a pretty good chance he'll be able to gut it out in Week 11.

Jets LG Matt Slauson actually has a stretched quad tendon, not a knee injury as first reported.

Slauson may need another MRI, but doctors have reportedly told him it's a pain management issue. A source tells the New York Daily News that Slauson has no structural damage. Rob Turner filled in for Slauson in the second half of Sunday's overtime win.