Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears' six-time Pro Bowl linebacker told the Chicago Tribune his "season is over" in a text message. Bears coach Lovie Smith said Urlacher dislocated his wrist, and no timetable had been set for his return. Citing unnamed sources, the Chicago Tribune reported on Sunday night that Urlacher will have surgery when the team returns to Chicago. The newspaper reported that Urlacher had an X-ray at halftime, but an MRI was not needed. "It's always tough to have your leader go down," linebacker Lance Briggs said, according to the newspaper. "He knows the defense better than anybody and he communicates everything to everyone else."

It wasn't clear which play Urlacher was injured on, but he left on Green Bay's first drive of the second half on Sunday night. Team officials had no other details about the injury or on his possible return. Urlacher made several plays in the first half, including when he lowered his right shoulder into the quarterback Aaron Rodgers after he had released the ball on a third down to send him sprawling. Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will reportedly undergo surgery for his injured wrist on Monday. Urlacher was hurt during the season-opener on Sunday night against Green Bay and the Chicago Tribune is reporting that Urlacher needs surgery to repair a dislocated right wrist. Bears head coach Lovie Smith is scheduled to address the media on Monday afternoon and could have a further update on the Pro Bowl star's status.