Bears coach John Fox announced Monday that veteran receiver Eddie Royal will be placed on injured reserve with a toe injury that has bothered him since mid-October.
Royal played in nine games this season, catching 33 passes for 369 yards and two touchdowns. He also averaged 8.7 yards on 19 punt returns, including a 65-yard TD in a Week 2 loss to the Eagles.
"Even with his limited playing time, I think he was still in the top 15 in third-down receptions as well as punt returns," said coach John Fox.