Former Bears running back Matt Forte
Matt Forte high-fives fans before walking off the field following his team’s 24-20 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field.
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Photos of former Bears running back Matt Forte.
Bears running back Matt Forte celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Lions.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Bears running back Matt Forte walks off the field following his team’s 24-20 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Bears running back Matt Forte runs past the Lions defense for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Members of the Chicago Bears Drum Line celebrate after Matt Forte scored a touchdown against the Lions.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte runs the ball in the second quarter against the Buccanners.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte is brought down by a score of Buccaneers players during the first half.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte leaves the field after the Bears beat the Buccaneers 26-21.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte is stopped by the Vikings’ Andrew Sendejo during the first half.
(Alex Brandon / AP)Matt Forte celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Redskins.
(Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte dodges a tackle from the Redskins’ Kyshoen Jarrett in the first half.
(Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)The 49ers’ Eric Reid and NaVorro Bowman tackle Bears running back Matt Forte during the second half.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)The 49ers’ Jaquiski Tartt grabs Matt Forte in the fourth quarter.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)New dad Matt Forte cradles the ball like a baby after scoring a touchdown against the 49ers.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte rushes during the first quarter against the Packers on Thanksgiving.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte during warm ups before facing the Green Bay Packers.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Bears running back Matt Forte works out before the game against the Broncos at Soldier Field. He didn’t play.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Bears running back Matt Forte works out before the game against the Broncos at Soldier Field. He didn’t play.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte runs the ball during the second half against the Vikings.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Matt Forte carries the football in the second quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Matt Forte carries the football in the third quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Nov. 1, 2015.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Matt Forte takes a direct snap from center for a rush against the Vikings.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte scores a two point conversion during the second half against the Lions at Ford Field.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Jay Cutler celebrates as running back Matt Forte scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte runs the ball during the second half against the Lions at Ford Field.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte fumbles but catches the ball on a run in the second quarter against the Lions.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte is wrapped by the Chiefs defense in the fourth quarter.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte runs the ball at Arrowhead Stadium against the Chiefs.
(Jamie Squire / Getty Images)Matt Forte runs as the Raiders’ Charles Woodson makes the tackle in the first quarter at Soldier Field.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte runs on the Raiders’ Neiko Thorpe in the first half.
(TANNEN MAURY / EPA)Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs to the field as he is introduced before a game against the Raiders at Soldier Field.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Matt Forte runs the ball around the Seahawks’ Cary Williams during the first quarter.
(Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte is stopped by the Cardinals’ Tyrann Mathieu and Josh Mauro during the second half.
(Michael Conroy / AP)Bears running back Matt Forte stands on the sidelines during the final minutes of his team’s Week 2 loss to the Cardinals.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte rushes against the Cardinals during the first half.
(Michael Conroy / AP)Matt Forte heads to the locker room after a loss to the Green Bay Packers.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers.
(Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)Matt Forte breaks free on a long run in the second half of a game against the Green Bay Packers.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Packers linebacker Nate Palmer loses his helmet as Matt Forte scores a touchdown during the first half of their game.
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