Bears RB Matt Forte Out with MCL sprain

[Coachnorm]

Matt Forte (knee) received a platelet rich plasma injection Tuesday to help speed his recovery, but he is still uncertain when he will return, the Chicago Tribune reports. "I feel all right. I have good range of motion," Forte said during a promotional appearance at Water Tower Place. I'm here, standing up and walking around, so obviously that's good. MCLs usually don't take a whole lot of time to get back. But it does vary from two to as long as six weeks. I don't want to make any predictions because I really don't know. I got a (platelet rich plasma) injection this morning that is supposed to make it heal faster." If effective, the shot could help Forte return a week or two early, but nothing is given. Marion Barber and Kahlil Bell are still expected to carry the load in Chicago while Forte is out.

 

[bobbeaux]

so many injuries this year which is understandable with a short training camp, but damn . . . losing him on 2 teams heading into the playoffs really sucks . . . 2 other teams hurt with the loss of fred jackson . . .

 

[Sgt John]

If Im Matt Forte, the Bears can kiss my ass.

He did the right thing and played without pay. No more. He came dangerously close to losing out on his big payday.

 

[Phicinfan]

Okay a few things here.

First, yes, he was stand up, and played even though he was on last year of current contract. I applaud him for that! :clap:

However......
he was offered a deal, not as high as C.Johnson or A.Peterson, but it was a significant deal, and he turned it down...so he rolled the dice on that one himself.

That being said...no Cutler, no Forte = no playoffs for Bears.

So rest, get well Mr. Forte, and then decide if you will sign your Franchise tag offer or hold out then......