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Posted: 12/18/2012 10:57am et

The Chicago Bears are considering putting RB Michael Bush on Injured Reserve.

Huddle Up: Bush is battling sore ribs which could put him on the shelf for the season. More carries for Matt Forte, though the Bears are also looking into bringing back Kahlil Bell.

Posted: 12/14/2012 7:21pm et

Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush (ribs), LB Geno Hayes (knee) and DT Matt Toeaina (knee) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are questionable for Week 15.

Huddle Up: Bush only had 1 carry for 6 yards last week before taking a shot to the ribs and leaving the game, so even if he is active Sunday, how much can you really count on him?

Posted: 9/26/2012 6:20pm et

Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint injury in his shoulder, and the team is unsure about his practice status this week.

Huddle Up: This is a bit of a mid-week surprise that could affect fantasy owners in a big way on Monday night. Matt Forte might play, and Michael Bush might not. Monitor the situation in Chicago, but it might be best to stay away from Bears running backs this week.

Posted: 9/17/2012 7:30pm et

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said RB Matt Forte (ankle) won't be on the field when the team resumes practice Wednesday, Sept. 19, but Forte wasn't wearing an ankle brace or a walking boot Monday, Sept. 17, and didn't look to be in noticeable pain when jogging. 'He looked pretty good today,' Smith said. 'We're not ruling him out of anything just yet. He has a long way to go. I don't want you to start thinking he'll be out there practicing tomorrow; he's not. But we're making progress.' RB Michael Bush will receive the start in Week 3 against the St. Louis Rams if Forte can't go.

Huddle Up: Don't expect Forte for a few weeks. In the meantime, Bush's fantasy owners can plug the RB into their starting lineup with confidence.

Posted: 9/14/2012 12:27am et

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (ankle) never returned to the team's Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers due to an ankle injury. He went into the locker room for X-rays during the game and didn't return. He finished the game with seven rushing attempts for 31 yards and had a team-high four receptions for 49 yards during the game before his departure. Michael Bush replaced him the rest of the game and finished with 54 rushing yards on 14 attempts. He did not catch a pass. Forte's status for Week 3 is unknown at this time.

Huddle Up: At least Forte will have extra time to heal with the Bears now off until Sept. 23. Until we hear otherwise, though, fantasy owners should tenatively plan on Bush starting in Week 3.

Posted: 9/10/2012 12:24pm et

Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte did not appear pleased following Week 1 about losing goal-line carries to RB Michael Bush. Bush scored two one-yard touchdowns in the game. "It's been happening my whole career here, so I don't know," Forte said when asked about not finishing drives. "That's the coordinator's call." Forte had eight more touches than Bush, who had 12 carries for 42 yards and no receptions.

Huddle Up: Forte has been lousy at the stripe throughout his career and when the Bears brought in Bush and elevated Mike Tice to offensive coordinator all signs pointed towards Forte ceding goal line work. He was on the field for Chicago's first snap from the one-yard line, but it was a pass attempt to Brandon Marshall; Bush came on and punched across his first score two plays later. Forte got himself a touchdown later in the game, but if you're banking on him to be a consistent supplier of scores prepare to be disappointed.

Posted: 8/24/2012 3:51pm et

Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush said offensive coordinator Mike Tice told him this offseason that he wants Bush and RB Matt Forte to rush for at least 1,000 yards each this season.

Huddle Up: This seems a bit far-fetched, but it could be a red flag for Jay Cutler's value. Cutler is primed for a big season with his new toys in Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery, but Mike Tice could short-circuit his fantasy production if he stubbornly pounds the rock with both his running backs the way he envisions.

Posted: 5/28/2012 11:48pm et

Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush has been working with the first-team offense during organized team activities because franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte has not been present.

Huddle Up: Meanwhile the Matt Forte contract impasse continues... There are rumors that management is concerned about his knees, so Forte responded by sharing a video on Twitter of him sprinting up a hill while dragging a 100-lb sled.