New England Patriots defensive end Yannick Ngakoue has been officially downgraded to "out" for the team's Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears, almost immediately after being signed on board. For more on the NFL, head to Newsweek Sports.

Yannick Ngakoue’s New England Patriots debut will have to wait. As was announced by the team on Saturday, the newly-signed outside linebacker was downgraded to out for its upcoming game against the Chicago Bears.

After falling to the lowly Tennessee Titans last week, the New England Patriots are gearing up for their Week 10 battle with the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. On Friday, New England held their final practice session of the week on the fields behind Gillette Stadium in preparation for the matchup.

Yannick Ngakoue was waived by the Ravens on Thursday, which means any team looking for a bit of pass rush could put a claim in on him. The New England Patriots were the team that landed him off waivers. And according to ESPN’s Tom Pelissero, the Raiders didn’t put in a claim.

The New England Patriots reportedly added some pass-rushing help ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported

Caleb Williams and the Bears' offense have another chance to find their groove against a Patriots defense that ranks 21st in points and 25th in yards. The Bears' defense faces Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye,

Sunday's Patriots-Bears matchup will feature a Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams showdown, and it could also feature a comedy of errors by either team.