The Bears broke their NFL losing streak with a 40-20 win vs. Washington in Week 5, but lost key player Herbert to an ankle injury, leading to his placement on IR.
Herbert is set to miss a minimum of 4 games due to a high ankle sprain, as reported by Josina Anderson, Senior NFL Insider at CBS Sports HQ.
During the 3rd quarter, Herbert twisted awkwardly while reaching for a pass, briefly leaving the game. He tried to return but left again, & Blasingame stepped in as the Bears' RB.
Herbert is Bears' leading rusher this season with 272 yards. He has caught 10 passes for 83 yards in 5 games. He had a career year in 2022, with 788 scrimmage yards & 5 TDs.
The Bears have multiple RB injuries: Johnson got a concussion against the Commanders, & Homer hurt his hamstring. Both won't play this week.
The Bears has Foreman, a free-agent signing who has been inactive for a while. If Johnson & Homer remain out alongside Herbert, Foreman is likely the player the team will turn to for support.