Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher is dealing with a personal matter, and his status for the next few days is uncertain, according to two sources.
Urlacher is coming off a brilliant performance in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, when he made a key diving interception late in the first quarter and recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown.
He also led the Bears with 10 tackles.
A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Urlacher grew up in Lovington, New Mexico and starred at at the University of New Mexico.
Let's hope the "personal " matter is rersolved by game time Sunday. With Brees at quarterback, the Bears need to be on their absolute top level on defense.The defensive line needs to pressure every play, and the line-b-backers need to be on top of the reads for tight ends over the middle. Urlacher is key here.
Understanding the difficult circumstances in his life right now, what are the chances that Brian Urlacher will be on the field playing against the Saints??