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Bears place Martellus Bennett on season-ending injured reserve

Martellus Bennett's season is over.

In a shocking move, the Bears placed the tight end on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday afternoon:

#Bears have placed TE Martellus Bennett on season-ending injured reserve with a rib injury & signed TE Rob Housler.

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 8, 2015

Martellus Bennett leads #Bears with 53 receptions. Rob Housler has appeared in 61 NFL games in 5 seasons with Cardinals and Browns.

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 8, 2015

Bennett has 53 catches for 439 yards and three touchdowns this season.