Report: Hoyer likely needs surgery, may return late in season

Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer, who broke his arm in Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, is likely to need surgery, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Hoyer reportedly broke his radius, one of the forearm's two large bones.

The surgery won't end the veteran passer's campaign, however, as a late-season return is possible, according to Rapoport.

Matt Barkley finished the game in relief of Hoyer, and will presumably be in line to start in Week 8 if Jay Cutler isn't cleared to play.

Head coach John Fox said Cutler - who's missed the last five games with a thumb injury - is nearing a return.