LAKE FOREST, Ill - The Chicago Bears will activate running back Khalil Herbert off injured reserve on Saturday, coach Matt Eberflus announced.
Herbert injured his ankle in Chicago's Week 5 win at Washington and missed the Bears' last five games. At the time of his injury, the 25-year-old was averaging 5.3 yards per carry and led the Bears in rushing with 272 yards.
Chicago waived running back Darrynton Evans on Thursday, which creates an opening on the 53-man roster for Herbert.
The Bears fortified their top-5 rushing attack in Herbert's absence by relying on veteran D'Onta Foreman, who has been inactive Weeks 2-5.