CHICAGO - OCTOBER 04: Injured linebacker Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears laughs with Jay Cutler #6 on the bench during a game against the Detroit Lions on October 4, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 04: Injured linebacker Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears laughs with Jay Cutler #6 on the bench during a game against the Detroit Lions on October 4, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24.

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  1. 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. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 22: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears prepares to enter the field for the last offensive series for the Bears against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on November 22, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Eagles defeated the Bears 24-20.
  2. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 22: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on November 22, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  3. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 22: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on November 22, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  4. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 22: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears looks to throw a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on November 22, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  5. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: Aubrayo Franklin #92 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammate Kentwan Balmer #96 after Franklin intercepts a Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears pass at Candlestick Park on November 12, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  6. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears runs on the field against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 12, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  7. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 04: Injured linebacker Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears laughs with Jay Cutler #6 on the bench during a game against the Detroit Lions on October 4, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24.
  8. Chicago Bears' Brian Urlacher is shown on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. The Chicago Tribune is reporting Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will likely miss the rest of the season with a dislocated right wrist. In a text message sent to the newspaper Monday, Urlacher said: "season is over."
  9. Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. Urlacher will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated right wrist _ a major blow for a team with high expectations.
  10. 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.
  11. Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher walks off the field with Green Bay Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga (51) after the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. Urlacher will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated right wrist _ a major blow for a team with high expectations.
  12. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass with Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher applying pressure during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis.
  13. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Running back Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears runs with the football for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24.
  14. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears points as he calls out signals at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football as tackle Chris Williams #74 and Guard Roberto Garza #63 look on against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24.
  15. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears runs with the football as he looks for a receiver down field against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24.
  16. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears runs for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears beat the Lions 48-24.

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