Forte passes physical, cleared for Pro Bowl
January, 19, 2012
Jan 19
3:35
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Jeff Dickerson | ESPNChicago.com
CHICAGO -- Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte has been cleared to participate in the upcoming Pro Bowl after his injured knee checked out OK during a team administered physical, the club announced on Thursday.
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