Bears rookie WR Kevin White to have shin surgery, go on PUP list

— -- Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver  Kevin White needs to have surgery on a stress fracture in his left shin, general manager Ryan Pace said Saturday.

The first-round draft pick will start the season on the physically unable to perform list, meaning he will be sidelined for at least the first six games. Pace said it's possible that White could miss the entire season.

The Bears hoped the No. 7 pick out of West Virginia could help offset the loss of Brandon Marshall, who was traded to the New York Jets.

Quarterback Jay Cutler spoke recently about how impressed he was with White's skill and determination to get on the field.

White had been limited to pool and elliptical work until Monday, when the team allowed him to lightly run on a side field during practice. White's shin has been bothering him since the final week of organized team activities, and he suffered another setback recently.

ESPN Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson contributed to this report.