LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears placed quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte on injured reserve, meaning they will miss the season finale at Minnesota this week.
The moves on Tuesday were hardly surprising given Chicago's recent struggles. The Bears (7-8) have lost five straight since Cutler broke his right thumb late in a win over San Diego on Nov. 20, and things took another bad turn two weeks later when Forte sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee against Kansas City.
Cutler, who was scheduled to have surgically inserted pins removed Tuesday, threw for 2,319 yards with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Forte finished with 997 yards rushing and 490 receiving.
The Bears elevated defensive tackle Jordan Miller from the practice squad and signed guard Mansfield Wrotto.
Cutler's injury sent Chicago into a tailspin, knocking out of contention a team that appeared on its way to the playoffs after last year's run to the NFC title game.
Atlanta: The Falcons placed linebacker Mike Peterson and cornerback Kelvin Hayden on injured reserve, ending the season for both. Peterson, a 13-year veteran in his third season with Atlanta, played four games in place of the injured Stephen Nicholas. Hayden played in eight games, but not since Week 11.
Cincinnati: The Bengals placed wide receiver Andre Caldwell on injured reserve with a hernia, ending his season. The fourth-year player saw action in 13 games this season with two starts, making 37 catches for 317 yards and three touchdowns. To replace Caldwell, the Bengals signed rookie receiver Armon Binns from the practice squad.
Green Bay: A mid-February trial date was set for Packers linebacker Erik Walden on a disorderly conduct-domestic abuse charge. He pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor, which stems from a dispute with his girlfriend. A judge set a trial date of Feb. 16, 11 days after the Super Bowl. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an e-mail to the Associated Press that the league will review the matter after the court case is resolved.
Washington: The Redskins released running back Ryan Torain, who started four games this season, but fell behind rookies Roy Helu and Evan Royster on the depth chart. Torain rushed for only 200 yards this year, with 135 coming in the win over the St. Louis Rams on Oct. 2. The Redskins also promoted receiver Aldrick Robinson from the practice squad.
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