Chicago Bears fire G.M. Angelo, O.C. Martz

Jerry Angelo was fired as the Chicago Bears’ general manager Tuesday following a team collapse marked by injuries to Jay Cutler and Matt Forte and a drug scandal involving receiver Sam Hurd.

Angelo had been on the job 11 years, a stretch in which the Bears reached one Super Bowl and advanced to another NFC championship game. An 8-8 record this season, a questionable draft record and an inability to fill big holes, particularly on offense, led to his ouster.

In addition the Bears fired Mike Martz after two seasons as Chicago’s offensive coordinator.

Ivory will start

The New Orleans Saints have placed rookie running back Mark Ingram and linebacker Will Herring on injured reserve, ending their seasons.

In Ingram’s place will step former Washington State back Chris Ivory, who began the season on the physically unable to perform list before returning in Week 8 against St. Louis. In six games, Ivory has run for 374 yards – including 289 the past four weeks – while Ingram sat out with the toe injury.

Miami interviews Fisher

Jeff Fisher landed at the Miami Dolphins’ complex. Now the question is whether the Dolphins will land Fisher.

Fisher interviewed for their head coaching job Tuesday, arriving via owner Stephen Ross’ helicopter. He flew off several hours later.

Reid coming back

Philadelphia Eagles chairman Jeffrey Lurie said coach Andy Reid will return for his 14th season in Philadelphia, though he left open the possibility for changes on the coaching staff.

Lurie expressed his displeasure with the team’s 8-8 record and called the poor start “dismal” and “unfathomable” and also described some of the losses as “ludicrous” and “terrible.”

“Andy Reid not only has the love of his players and their respect, but he also has the fire in his belly to be the best,” Lurie said.

Steelers safety out

Pittsburgh safety Ryan Clark will not play in Sunday’s AFC Wild Card game in Denver due to a sickle-cell trait that makes it dangerous for Clark to play at higher elevations.

Coach Mike Tomlin said having Clark suit up is not worth the risk. Clark lost his spleen, gall bladder and 30 pounds after playing in Denver in 2007 triggered the condition.

Tomlin also held Clark out of Pittsburgh’s last trip to Denver in 2009.

Clark will be replaced by Ryan Mundy, who has two career starts.