FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. , 13, 2009, file photo, Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is seen in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. On the roster bubble not too long ago, Hillenmeyer now has a big task. He is being asked to fill in for star linebacker Brian Urlacher who went on injured reserve after having surgery Monday to repair a dislocated right wrist and will not be back this season. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. , 13, 2009, file photo, Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is seen in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. On the roster bubble not too long ago, Hillenmeyer now has a big task. He is being asked to fill in for star linebacker Brian Urlacher who went on injured reserve after having surgery Monday to repair a dislocated right wrist and will not be back this season.

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  1. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 5: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers passes the ball during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, on October 5, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  2. The Green Bay Packers defense tackles Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson during the first half of their NFL football game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 5, 2009.
  3. Antoine Winfield (L) of the Minnesota Vikings trips up Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant during their NFL football game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 5, 2009.
  4. Antoine Winfield (L) of the Minnesota Vikings trips up Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant during their NFL football game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 5, 2009.
  5. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers meet after the Vikings beat the Packers 30-23 in an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Minneapolis.
  6. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers meet after the Vikings beat the Packers 30-23 in an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Minneapolis.
  7. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 29: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball as Hunter Hillenmeyer #92 of the Chicago Bears defends on November 29, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 36-10.
  8. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 22: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles is sacked by Hunter Hillenmeyer #92 and Mark Anderson #97 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 22, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  9. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 08: Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals runs for yardage pursued by Hunter Hillenmeyer #92 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 8, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals defeated the Bears 41-21.
  10. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 08: Beanie Wells #26 of the Arizona Cardinals runs against Hunter Hillenmeyer #92 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 8, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals defeated the Bears 41-21.
  11. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is called for a face masking penalty against Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (92) during the third quarter of their National Football League game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, November 29, 2009.
  12. Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin, center, catches a touchdown pass in front of Chicago Bears' Hunter Hillenmeyer (92) and Kevin Payne (44) during their NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Minneapolis.
  13. Buffalo Bills' Lee Evans runs after a catch during NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.
  14. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck stretches during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Renton, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  15. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck stretches during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Kirkland, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  16. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throws a pass during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Renton, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.

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