Cutler cleared to play, Hoyer likely headed to IR

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been medically cleared to return to the field, head coach John Fox told reporters Tuesday.

Cutler has been sidelined since Week 2 with a thumb injury.

Cutler is expected to start for the Bears in a Halloween night clash against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.

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Fox praised the veteran passer's demeanor during his injury.

"He's been at the bit for a while," Fox said of Cutler, according to Zach Zaidman of the Chicago Bears Radio Network. "He's been a great teammate."

Fox also announced quarterback Brian Hoyer will likely be placed on injured reserve after breaking his arm in the Bears' loss last Thursday.