The Facts: The Bears on Monday officially placed Cutler on the season-ending injured-reserve list.

Diehards Line: Cutler has been out since Nov. 20, when he suffered a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. With Brian Hoyer also out, Matt Barkley has started the last two games at quarterback. Placing Cutler on IR opened a roster spot for cornerback Johnthan Banks, who was claimed via waivers from the Lions. The Bears also waived linebacker Lamin Barrow from IR and made a practice squad swap, adding wide receiver Bralon Addison and releasing quarterback Josh Woodrum from the practice squad.