ARLINGTON, Texas – Bears running back Matt Forte took the handoff, hopped to his right and ran through the hole in the middle for a gain of 8 yards.

Questionable coming into the game after missing last week’s matchup with St. Louis, Forte’s first carry on the Bears’ first offensive play of their 34-18 win over Dallas on Monday seemed to provide an answer about whether his ankle was healthy. As he came to the sideline, though, it only opened more questions.

Trainers took his helmet away. Forte took a seat on the training table. Trainers re-taped Forte’s ankle and the running back spent a handful of plays on the sideline, testing the ankle by cutting and juking around team personnel.