The Facts: Herbert was placed on injured reserve Friday after injuring his right ankle against the Washington Commanders last Thursday.

Diehards Line: Herbert will be eligible to return ahead of the Bears' Week 10 game with the Carolina Panthers. Chicago's backfield is down to tailbacks D'Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans, who was signed to the 53-man roster off the Miami Dolphins' practice squad this week, and fullback Khari Blasingame. Rookie Roschon Johnson (concussion) and Travis Homer (hamstring) did not practice this week after sustaining injuries against Washington and were ruled out Friday against the Vikings. The Bears also placed wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown on injured reserve Friday and signed quarterback Nathan Peterman off the practice squad to the 53-man roster.