Beekman replaces Omiyale

Josh Beekman will replace Frank Omiyale at starting left guard today as the Bears host the Cleveland Browns.

Beekman, 25, started all 16 games at guard for the Bears in 2008. The 6-foot-2, 310 pound lineman was a fourth round pick in the 2007 draft out of Boston College.

Omiyale drew heavy criticism after several ugly games to start the season. The Bears signed him to a multimillion dollar contract this spring, and it will be interesting to see whether he is able to rejoin the starting lineup before the season is complete.

The Bears made one other change to their starting lineup. Marcus Harrison will start at nose tackle in place of Anthony Adams, while Tommie Harris will return to the three technique in the middle of the defensive line.

Meanwhile, Bears coach Lovie Smith swapped linebacker positions for Hunter Hillenmeyer and Nick Roach. Hillenmeyer will start at middle linebacker against the Browns, while Roach will move to the strong-side linebacker after struggling in the middle against Cincinnati.

Running back Adrian Peterson also will return to play for the Bears today after missing two consecutive games because of a sprained knee.

Here is a look at the Bears inactives for Sunday's game: Juaquin Iglesias, Devin Aromashodu, D.J. Moore, Josh Bullocks, Pisa Tinoisamoa, Lance Louis, Matt Toeaina, Jarron Gilbert.

-Tom Musick