Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesAfter suffering a knee in Sunday’s 20-9 over the Raiders, the Bears have placed Germain Ifedi on injured reserve, reports the team. He will have to miss at least the next three weeks as a result while he recovers.
Ifedi has been a relative stabilizing force for the Chicago offensive line, so this news is not ideal. Over the last couple of games, it appeared the Bears’ front began to establish a rhythm and identity together as one unit, particularly when running the ball. That chemistry with Ifedi involved now has to be shelved for the time being. Swing tackle Elijah Wilkinson, who came on in relief of Ifedi in Las Vegas and did hold his own considering…
