Source: Alshon Jeffery's hand in cast
Updated: October 8, 2012, 6:26 PM ET
ESPNChicago.com
Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery suffered a fracture in his right hand during Sunday's 41-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, a source familiar with the situation told ESPNChicago.com's Jeff Dickerson.
Jeffery suffered the injury while catching a touchdown pass, although the exact cause is unknown.
His hand is in a cast and he's expected to miss a couple of game, but he won't need surgery, according to the source.
The Bears may sign another receiver as soon as Tuesday, a source told ESPNChicago.com's Michael C. Wright.
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