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OneGiantThrill · 06-05-2009, 02:49 PM

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Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune reports Bears running back Matt Forte observed Thursday's organized team activities but did not participate, according to an NFL source. Forte was scheduled to undergo an MRI Thursday morning, but the Bears would not confirm that the procedure was performed.

Forte limped off the field following Wednesday's practice, apparently after hearing a pop in his left leg. It was believed to be either a hamstring or calf injury considering that Forte pointed to pain behind his knee.

Via his Twitter account, Forte said he would be ``good'' hours after the injury. Offensive coordinator Ron Turner also figured Forte would be fine, although Turner cautioned that the medical staff would make the final determination.

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OneGiantThrill · 06-05-2009, 02:53 PM

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Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun Times reports the Bears have lost players to injuries during the voluntary offseason workout program the past few years, but there is no concern Matt Forte’s hamstring strain is serious.

With only a few minutes remaining in Wednesday’s OTA session at Halas Hall, Forte left the field with a slight limp. He did not participate in Thursday’s session, and he could be held out the next two weeks but it will only be as a precautionary measure. Multiple sources said Forte is fine and one added, “I saw him today and if there was a limp it was just a slight hitch. He’s fine.”

The Bears gave Forte an MRI, but again that was a precautionary measure. If any player gets hurt, he gets every appropriate test. The Bears have eight OTA sessions remaining over the next two weeks and if a player has any health concern, he’s held out. The Bears been taking it easy with defensive tackles Tommie Harris and Marcus Harrison, who both have knee issues. Forte’s durability has been proven over the last two seasons. Forte made 677 carries in his senior season at Tulane and last year as a rookie

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BULLITT · 06-07-2009, 05:17 PM

I'm hoping for the best, but the league doesn't have much of a record for holding teams feet to the fire, when it comes to accurate and honest divulgence of player injuries. Regular season or otherwise.

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