Bears thin at linebacker
Bears linebackers Hunter Hillenmeyer and Pisa Tinoisamoa are doubtful to play Sunday because of injuries.
The Bears and Lions released their injury reports Friday afternoon before they meet this weekend at Soldier Field. Bears linebackers Nick Roach and Jamar Williams likely will start for Hillenmeyer and Tinoisamoa, with Roach playing middle linebacker and Williams playing the strong side opposite Lance Briggs.
Here is a look at the complete injury reports for both teams.
Bears:
Doubtful – LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib), LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee)
Questionable – LB Lance Briggs (foot), DE Alex Brown (ankle), DT Israel Idonije (knee)
Probable – DT Anthony Adams (knee), TE Desmond Clark (rib), RB Matt Forte (knee), DT Tommie Harris (knee), LS Patrick Mannelly (forearm)
Lions:
Doubftul – DT Sammie Hill (ankle), S Kalvin Pearson (quad), DE Dewayne White (hamstring)
Questionable – RB Kevin Smith (shoulder), DE Cliff Avril (hamstring), DT Grady Jackson (knee), LB Ernie Sims (shoulder), CB Eric King (shoulder)
Probable – QB Drew Stanton (knee)
-Tom Musick
