Lovie Smith was optimistic earlier this week that his entire roster would be available for Sunday's game against the Lions.
That optimism began to wane when Pisa Tinoisamoa couldn't practice Thursday. After the veteran linebacker was nowhere to be found during Friday's practice, Smith officially ruled him "out."
Nick Roach will start in his place.

Pisa Tinoisamoa is a good player when healthy, but here we go again with the knee. It might be time for Tinoisamoa to hang up the cleats. Nick Roach should have had the job at strongside linebacker anyways with his play over the last couple seasons. I say stick Roach in there for good, he's younger and has more upside GO BEARS!!