Jeremiah Ratliff

Ratliff had already missed four games due to a suspension before playing in two and then being cut. It's possible that he should latch on with another team in the coming weeks. Ziggy Hood will take Ratliff's place on the active roster.

Most notably, the Bears traded Jared Allen to Carolina for a sixth-round draft pick, so it makes sense that one roster spot went to Ratliff, a defensive lineman. The loss of Allen drops the Chicago defense lower in the rankings on a weekly basis.

Following the preseason game against the Bengals, Ratliff was spotted leaving the locker room on crutches and in a walking boot. While it is described as not being broken it seems as though it will take a little while to heal. Ratliff is suspended for the first three games of the season and should be replaced by Eddie Goldman at nose tackle while Ratliff is out.

Already hindered by a three game suspension due to violating the league substance abuse policy, Jeremiah Ratliff was seen on crutches with a walking boot as he left the locker room. Head Coach John Fox has said the ankle is not broken but there will be an MRI on Sunday to determine the severity of the injury.