Dec. 16--Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff will play against the New Orleans Saints, his first game back from a two-game absence due to a knee injury.
Ratliff, 33, has missed five games this season. A concussion sidelined him from Weeks 3-5.
Safety Chris Conte is inactive, as expected, due to a back injured that kept him out of practice all week. Rookie Brock Vereen is expected to start in his place.
Kicker Robbie Gould (right quadriceps) is inactive, and Jay Feely will replace him for the second straight game.
Offensive lineman Michael Ola (inactive), as are defensive linemen Trevor Scott and Brandon Dunn and cornerback Terrance Mitchell.
