Wolfe's season ends

The Bears placed running back Garrett Wolfe on injured reserve Friday, which effectively ends his season.

Wolfe lacerated his kidney Nov. 8 in the first half of the Bears' loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Before the injury, the Northern Illinois alum had established a career high with 120 rushing yards on 22 carries as Matt Forte's primary backup.

Wolfe also scored his first career touchdown this season and contributed on special teams with nine tackles in eight games. He is expected to make a full recovery and be able to play in 2010.

To replace Wolfe, the Bears activated running back Kahlil Bell from the practice squad. Bell started the season as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings before he joined the Bears practice squad in September.

In four seasons at UCLA, Bell rushed for 1,741 yards and 17 touchdowns. The 5-foot-11, 212-pound running back also caught 29 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown.

Forte's other backup, Adrian Peterson, has 51 rushing yards on seven carries this season.

-Tom Musick