Spaeth one of Bears' inactives

August, 24, 2012
8/24/12
6:54
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Teams don't officially send out lists of inactive players for preseason games, but here's an unofficial list based on what we're seeing right now (players not wearing uniforms) in pregame warm-ups here at MetLife Stadium as the Chicago Bears get set to face the New York Giants.

Linebackers Brian Urlacher (knee) and Dom DeCicco (groin) are out, along with defensive tackle Stephen Paea (ankle), punter Adam Podlesh (hip flexor), tight end Matt Spaeth, and safeties Brandon Hardin (neck) and Chris Conte (shoulder). Spaeth missed practice Wednesday, and appeared to be wearing a wrap on his leg. The team hasn't disclosed any specifics about Spaeth's injury.

Paea, meanwhile, said he expects to return Sunday to the practice field as the Bears prepare to conclude the preseason next Thursday at Cleveland.

Michael C. Wright | email

Chicago Bears beat reporter
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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