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Bears place WR Kevin White (ankle) on injured reserve

The Chicago Bears have placed wide receiver Kevin White on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain and fracture, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.

White would be eligible to return in eight weeks. General manager Ryan Pace noted that a decision on whether White will undergo surgery has not yet been made.

The injury occurred as he completed a five-yard pass and was hit by Lions defender Glover Quin in the Bears 17–14 win.

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White has recorded 19 catches for 187 yards through four games on the year.