Bears place RB Travis Homer on IR

Chicago Bears place RB Travis Homer on injured reserve

The Chicago Bears have placed running back Travis Homer on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Homer suffered a rib injury in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Homer has been a key contributor for the Bears this season

Homer has been a key contributor for the Bears this season, rushing for 188 yards and two touchdowns on 44 carries. He also has 10 receptions for 78 yards.

Bears will be without Homer for at least the next four games

The Bears will be without Homer for at least the next four games. He is eligible to return from injured reserve in Week 13 against the New York Jets.

Khalil Herbert and David Montgomery will lead the Bears' backfield in Homer's absence

Khalil Herbert and David Montgomery will lead the Bears' backfield in Homer's absence. Herbert has rushed for 433 yards and three touchdowns on 90 carries this season, while Montgomery has rushed for 261 yards and two touchdowns on 65 carries.