"Quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte were placed on injured reserve Tuesday, officially ending their seasons. Cutler, who had thumb surgery Nov. 25 in Vail, Colo., was scheduled to get his pins removed Tuesday. Forte continues to rehab his right knee after spraining his medial collateral ligament during a Dec. 4 loss to the Chiefs.

Cutler and Forte became the fourth and fifth offensive starters placed on IR, joining Johnny Knox, Gabe Carimi and Chris Williams. Carimi had another knee procedure Tuesday, a surgery the Bears called a success.

In total, the Bears have shut down 10 players with Marion Barber (calf) hobbled, too."