CHICAGO -- Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson are being placed on injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday.

Edmunds sustained a groin injury late in Chicago's 19-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 16. While he did not exit the game, the 27-year-old linebacker did not practice this week and was ruled out for the Bears' Week 12 game against the Steelers.

The injury is a significant blow to a unit that will also be without T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) and Noah Sewell (elbow) against Pittsburgh. Edmunds is eligible to return ahead of the Bears' second meeting the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 20.

Edmunds is tied for the second-most interceptions in the NFL with four and was in the midst of a strong season that has been sparked by his sw

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