Brian Urlacher

LINEBACKERS: B Brian Urlacher (4 tackles) had a quiet day pending the coaches’ film review But Nick Roach had 7 tackles and a key forced fumble and Lance Briggs had 7 tackles and 2 pass breakups.

Brian Urlacher, Joe Hawley

Brian Urlacher, Joe Hawley

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher watches the game from the sidelines in the second half of the Chicago Bears 41-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday September 9, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

November 15, 2004--Brian Urlacher on the sidelines during the Bears SF game. Sun-Times photo by Tom Cruze.

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher looks for a penalty call during the Chicago Bears game against the Houston Texans November 11, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher leaves the field with the ball after coming up with an interception in the first quarter as the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 in the season opener September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Jay Cutler, Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher watches the offense from the sidelines during the Chicago Bears game against the Houston Texans November 11, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Linebacker Brian Urlacher celebrates with teammates after scoring on an interception return against the Titans. | Frederick Breedon~Getty Images

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher looks for a penalty call during the Chicago Bears game against the Houston Texans November 11, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher

LINEBACKERS: C Brian Urlacher (8 tackles) forced a fumble and Lance Briggs (5 tackles) had a TFL, but the Bears always seemed to be a step behind Russell Wilson and never did force a negative play.

The Bears Brian Urlacher brings down the Seahawks Michael Robinson during the third quarter at Soldier Field December 2, 2012. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Brian Urlacher said his left knee is fine He’s concerning himself with conditioning and play recognition. | Nam Y. Huh~AP

Brian Urlacher (right) said if there was a mutiny against Jay Cutler in the Bears locker room, then someone forgot to tell him. | AP

The Bears Brian Urlacher tackles the Colts Reggie Wayne in the first half of their game at Soldier Field September 9, 2012. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

The Bears Brian Urlacher goes through warm-ups before their regular season opener against the Indianapolis Colts at Solider Field September 9, 2012. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

“If they want to test me, I’ll have more chances to make plays,” Brian Urlacher said of the Colts. | Seth Wenig~AP

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher twists his left knee in the season finale Jan. 1. “It’s always a concern when you have an injury at the end of the year,” Lovie Smith said. | Andy King~AP

Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher practiced on Friday, but coach Lovie Smith says he's still doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions. | AP

Chicago Bears v Oakland Raiders

Chicago Bears v Oakland Raiders

Brian Urlacher at Bears minicamp in June. | Getty Images

8. Brian Urlacher, Bears (2009): After finally acquiring a ‘‘franchise’’ quarterback in Cutler, the Bears lost their franchise defender after one half of the season opener against the Packers when Urlacher dislocated his wrist and was out for the season.

First and down: Funny lady Jenny McCarthy has told pals that she’s fallen hard for Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher. “He’s such a man’s man,” McCarthy has boasted about her new main squeeze.

Brian Urlacher

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher argues after Lance Briggs was called for a roughing penalty in the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bears 37-13 win over the Detroit Lions Sunday November 13, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) enjoys a good laugh on the bench after the Bears 37-13 victory over the Detroit Lions was secure on Sunday, November 13, 2011 | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton (69) tackle Detroit Lions running back Maurice Morris (28) in the 3rd quarter on Sunday, November 13, 2011 | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) knocks the ball away from Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) in the endzone on 4th down 3rd quarter on Sunday, November 13, 2011 | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) and Chicago Bears strong safety Major Wright (27) celebrate Wrights pick six touchdown in the 3rd quarter against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 13, 2011 | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) enjoys a good laugh on the bench after the Bears 37-13 victory over the Detroit Lions was secure on Sunday, November 13, 2011 | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) have a lot of respect for each other. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher on the sidelines during the Bears 30-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons September 11, 2011 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) and lineman Julius Peppers combine to bring down tight end Dustin Keller. | Tom Cruze-Sun-Times

Bears linebackers Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs try to get the defense set in the second half. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher, Ryan Grant

Chicago Bears v Carolina Panthers

3-5-2001--Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) draws a bead on Tampa Bay running Back Warrick Dunn during their game on 11-19-2000. photo by Tom Cruze.

11-19-2000--Brian Urlacher leaves the field following the bears 13-10 victory over the Bucs. Photo by Tom Cruze.

11-5-2000--Brian Urlacher of the Bears. Photo by Tom Cruze

4-28-2000 Chicago Bears minicamp in Lake Forest. Bears' #1 draft pick Brian Urlacher waits for instructions. (Photo by Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times)

11-5-2000--Brian Urlacher brings down Colt receiver Ken Dilger by the neck in the 4th quarter. Photo by Tom Cruze.

September 23, 2001--Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher draws a bead on Minnesota running back Michael Bennett. Sun-Times photo by Tom Cruze.

December 15, 2002--Bears over New York 20-13---Celebrating Bears Jerry Azumah and Brian Urlacher after the game. Sun-Times photo by Tom Cruze.

Urlacher interception

Urlacher on the sideline

URLACHER STEWART

September 18, 2003--Bear linebacker Brian Urlacher returns to the locker room through a giant Bear head entryway after surveying the new Soldier Field Thursday night before practice. Sun-Times photo by Tom Cruze.

BEARS VS PANTHERS

Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears

August 4, 2005---Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (R) with teammate Lance Briggs on the sideline --- Sun-Times photo by Tom Cruze.

Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher

Brian Urlacher, Jeremy Shockey

Craig Steltz, Brian Urlacher, Charles Tillman

Chicago Bears v Atlanta Falcons

8-7-2008---Bears vs. Kansas City--Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has a laugh while watching the scoreboard in the 2nd half------Sun-Times photo by Tom Cruze