Idonije has knee scoped

Defensive lineman Israel Idonije underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this morning.

Idonije has been playing with minor irritation in the knee for most of the season, and he chose to have the procedure during the bye week to minimize the number of games he might miss. Idonije, who had 1 of the Bears’ 5 sacks Sunday against the Lions and also forced a fumble that the Bears recovered, has not been ruled out for the next game, against the Falcons, Oct. 18 at Atlanta.