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'Chicago Fire' showrunner Victor Teran said there's 'always that possibility' that Joe Miñoso, 48, could return as Joe Cruz after the character's exit on Wednesday, November 4, following a career-ending injury storyline, Us Weekly reported October 22, 2026. The departure comes ahead of the show's milestone 300th episode next month. Fans have expressed dread over losing the original cast member, with Teran's comments leaving the door open for a potential future comeback.