The Bears on Wednesday ruled tight end Martellus Bennett out of Thursday night's game against the Packers in Green Bay with a rib injury.
Bennett had played in all 36 games since signing with the Bears as a free agent in 2013. Up until this point he has missed only four contests in eight NFL seasons with the Cowboys (2008-11), Giants (2012) and Bears.
Bennett tops the Bears with 50 receptions and is tied for the team lead with three touchdown catches.