Urlacher misses 6th straight practice

August, 7, 2012
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By Michael C. Wright | ESPNChicago.com
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Excused from practice two days in a row for personal reasons, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher missed his sixth consecutive training camp workout on Tuesday, increasing the likelihood he won't play in Thursday's exhibition opener against the Denver Broncos.

Bears coach Lovie Smith also excused receiver/kick returner Devin Hester from practice Tuesday because of an illness.

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Wright joined ESPNChicago in April 2010 after spending the previous four seasons covering the Jaguars. He also covered the Redskins for two seasons. A native Texan, Wright was a four-year football letterman at West Texas A&M University.
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