Bears place CB Charles Tillman on IR because of broken ribs; DL Israel Idonije to miss finale

Bears place CB Tillman on IR with broken ribs

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman was placed on injured reserve and will miss the season finale against Detroit after breaking his ribs.

Defensive lineman Israel Idonije also went on IR on Wednesday because of a foot injury.

Tillman, second in the NFL with six forced fumbles, was injured during the Bears’ 36-30 overtime victory over Minnesota on Monday night. He broke his ribs and sustained a lung contusion on a helmet hit from teammate Craig Steltz as they tried to tackle Minnesota’s Visanthe Shiancoe on a catch.

Tillman was hospitalized after being transported off the field on a stretcher.