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Bears put Rodgers on IR, sign Smith

The Bears on Monday placed running back Jacquizz Rodgers on injured reserve with a broken arm he sustained in the second half of Sunday's 18-17 win over the Chiefs.

Running back Antone Smith appeared in 59 games over five seasons with Atlanta.

Rodgers signed with the Bears March 31 after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Falcons. The 5-6, 196-pounder appeared in the first five games, rushing for 41 yards on 14 carries, catching one pass for 10 yards and recording three special-teams tackles.

"He's a guy who kind of surpassed probably our expectations and contributed on the field, whether it was on offense or in the kicking game," said coach John Fox.