National Football League

Bears rookie Knox hurt

Published Dec. 29, 2009 3:59 a.m. ET

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Chicago Bears rookie Johnny Knox injured an ankle while returning a kickoff in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night and had to be taken off the field on a cart.

Knox, a fifth-round draft pick from Abilene Christian who has also played wide receiver, made a 31-yard return and was injured on the tackle. He was able to get to his feet with assistance before the cart was summoned and he was taken to the locker room.