Bears' Royal, Long, Sitton Inactive Against Vikings
By Chris Emma--
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Bears will be missing some key pieces to their puzzle for Monday night against the Vikings.
Receiver Eddie Royal is inactive, as are Pro Bowl guards Kyle Long and Josh Sitton. The Bears will be starting Eric Kush at left guard and Ted Larsen at right guard.
Sitton has made an effort to play but was ruled out 90 minutes before kickoff against the Vikings.
The Bears' inactives also includes Eddie Goldman, Bryce Callahan, Deiondre' Hall and Daniel Brown.
Running back Jeremy Langford is active for his first action since suffering an ankle sprain in Week 3. The Bears announced that rookie Jordan Howard would start at running back.
Jay Cutler returns at quarterback for the Bears after suffering a thumb sprain in Week 2.
Kickoff between the Bears and Vikings comes at 7:30 p.m. CT from Soldier Field.
Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago's sports scene and more for CBSChicago.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670 and like his Facebook page.
