Bears’ Smith: Forte not done for season (AP)
By Zaket on December 5, 2011
Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith expects running back Matt Forte to return this season from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Smith said he “looked pretty good” on Monday, but he wouldn’t put a timetable on Forte’s return. Chances are he will miss a few games, although he played through a similar injury in 2009.
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