LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is headed to injured reserve after breaking his ankle last Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
Ngakoue will need surgery, according to coach Matt Eberflus, for an injury he suffered in the fourth quarter. He recorded four sacks in 13 games this season, his first in Chicago.
"Just wanted to compliment him on him being a true pro all the way through," Eberflus said. "Really helped our young guys the entire year and just want really credit him for that and really appreciate him being a great teammate.