If the Chicago Bears are going to return to the postseason in 2008, they’ll have to make it happen without starting cornerback Nathan Vasher.

On Saturday, the Bears placed Vasher on injured reserve.  The team announced the move via e-mail several minutes ago.

Vasher has a broken hand.  Recently, coach Lovie Smith wouldn’t comment on whether the injury would end Vasher’s season.

To fill the spot created by the move, the Bears promoted fullback Jason Davis from the practice squad to the active roster.