The Chicago Bears placed left guard Cody Whitehair on injured reserve on Monday, the team announced. Subsequent to Whitehair's placement, the team activated N'Keal Harry from the list.
Whitehair suffered a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the New York Giants. Head coach Matt Eberflus said after the game Whitehair would "miss some time" with the injury.
In his place, Lucas Patrick is expected to take on the full-time role of starting left guard. Sam Mustipher will remain at center and Teven Jenkins will take over entirely at right guard.
As for N'Keal Harry, he can now return to practice. It's unsure yet if he'll play in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Harry injured his ankle in training camp and required surgery.
He was placed on injured reserve to start the season and became eligible to be taken off the list on Monday.
The Bears traded a seventh-round draft pick to the New England Patriots over the summer in exchange for Harry.
