"Long snapper Pat Mannelly was typically overshadowed Monday.

While Jay Cutler's broken thumb dominated coach Lovie Smith's news conference at Halas Hall, Mannelly was put on injured reserve and is out for the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the Bears' 31-20 victory Sunday over the Chargers at Soldier Field.

Fullback Tyler Clutts replaced Mannelly and snapped on three extra points and a fake punt without any problems. But the Bears want a specialist to do the job full-time. The Bears are bringing in Jake Laptad, a rookie defensive end from Kansas who long-snapped for them in the preseason and could sign a contract Tuesday. "