The Chicago Bears will be without a couple of their offensive weapons for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Bears have placed running back Khalil Herbert and wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown on injured reserve. The team also re-signed quarterback Nathan Peterman to the active roster.
The Bears have placed RB Khalil Herbert and WR Equanimeous St. Brown on IR and signed QB Nathan Peterman to the 53-man roster.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 13, 2023
Herbert suffered a scary-looking ankle injury in the Bears’ 40-20 win against the Washington Commanders and had not practiced all week. The expectation was that he would miss some time, and now that has become official. Herbert has 51 carries for 272 yards and 10 receptions for 83 yards, and one touchdown for the season.
St. Brown, meanwhile, also sat out of practice this week with a hamstring injury. He was seeing extended playing time following the Chase Claypool fallout over the last few weeks and figured to factor in even more following his official departure. St. Brown has one catch for 21 yards for the year.
Both players will miss a minimum of four games and are eligible to return for the Bears’ matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 10 on Thursday Night Football.