Marquess Wilson refractures left foot, will undergo surgery

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears fourth-year receiver Marquess Wilson will undergo surgery to repair a left foot injury he suffered during mandatory minicamp, coach John Fox announced Wednesday.

Wilson broke his foot during Tuesday's practice.

Chicago does not intend to release Wilson, who refractured the foot, but the former seventh-round pick may begin the regular season on the physically unable to perform list.

Wilson injured the same foot last year, which caused him to land on injured reserve and miss the final five games. Wilson also sat out the first nine games of 2014 after he broke his clavicle while diving for a deep ball during a training camp practice.

The 6-foot-4 receiver has 47 career receptions for 617 yards and two touchdowns.

Wilson's injury opens the door for another receiver to win a roster spot. After Alshon Jeffery, Kevin White and Eddie Royal, there is expected to be decent competition for the reserve roles between Joshua Bellamy, Marc Mariani, Cameron Meredith, Deonte Thompson and 2016 seventh-round NFL draft choice Daniel Braverman.