Former Bears running back Matt Forte

Bears running back Matt Forte celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Lions.

Bears running back Matt Forte walks off the field following his team’s 24-20 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field.

Bears running back Matt Forte runs past the Lions defense for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Members of the Chicago Bears Drum Line celebrate after Matt Forte scored a touchdown against the Lions.

Matt Forte runs the ball in the second quarter against the Buccanners.

Matt Forte is brought down by a score of Buccaneers players during the first half.

Matt Forte leaves the field after the Bears beat the Buccaneers 26-21.

Matt Forte is stopped by the Vikings’ Andrew Sendejo during the first half.

Matt Forte celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Redskins.

Matt Forte dodges a tackle from the Redskins’ Kyshoen Jarrett in the first half.

The 49ers’ Eric Reid and NaVorro Bowman tackle Bears running back Matt Forte during the second half.

The 49ers’ Jaquiski Tartt grabs Matt Forte in the fourth quarter.

New dad Matt Forte cradles the ball like a baby after scoring a touchdown against the 49ers.

Matt Forte rushes during the first quarter against the Packers on Thanksgiving.

Matt Forte runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers.

Matt Forte during warm ups before facing the Green Bay Packers.

Bears running back Matt Forte works out before the game against the Broncos at Soldier Field. He didn’t play.

Bears running back Matt Forte works out before the game against the Broncos at Soldier Field. He didn’t play.

Matt Forte runs the ball during the second half against the Vikings.

Matt Forte carries the football in the second quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field.

Matt Forte carries the football in the third quarter against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Nov. 1, 2015.

Matt Forte takes a direct snap from center for a rush against the Vikings.

Matt Forte scores a two point conversion during the second half against the Lions at Ford Field.

Jay Cutler celebrates as running back Matt Forte scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field.

Matt Forte runs the ball during the second half against the Lions at Ford Field.

Matt Forte fumbles but catches the ball on a run in the second quarter against the Lions.

Matt Forte is wrapped by the Chiefs defense in the fourth quarter.

Matt Forte runs the ball at Arrowhead Stadium against the Chiefs.

Matt Forte runs as the Raiders’ Charles Woodson makes the tackle in the first quarter at Soldier Field.

Matt Forte runs on the Raiders’ Neiko Thorpe in the first half.

Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs to the field as he is introduced before a game against the Raiders at Soldier Field.

Matt Forte runs the ball around the Seahawks’ Cary Williams during the first quarter.

Matt Forte is stopped by the Cardinals’ Tyrann Mathieu and Josh Mauro during the second half.

Bears running back Matt Forte stands on the sidelines during the final minutes of his team’s Week 2 loss to the Cardinals.

Matt Forte rushes against the Cardinals during the first half.

Matt Forte heads to the locker room after a loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Matt Forte celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers.

Matt Forte breaks free on a long run in the second half of a game against the Green Bay Packers.

Packers linebacker Nate Palmer loses his helmet as Matt Forte scores a touchdown during the first half of their game.

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) signs autographs for fans after practice on the Bears Family Fest day Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune)  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) gives a “thumbs up” before the start of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field in Chicago on Thursday, August 13, 2015. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears running back Matt Forte stretches and warms up at OTA practice at Halas Hall.

Bears running back Matt Forte talks to the media following OTA practice at Halas Hall.