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  Bears | Hunter Hillenmeyer unsure about future    Wed Jun 29, 10:39 AM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer said he is not sure if he will continue his career after suffering a concussion in the first week of last season. 'I'm still weighing that decision because there are a lot of factors...doctors opinions and things like that are weighing into my decision. I love football. I really do wish I could play another four to five years, but I'm still in the information gathering stage trying to figure out what is the best thing is for me to do,' Hillenmeyer said.

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  Bears | Hunter Hillenmeyer uncertain about playing future    Wed Jun 29, 03:08 AM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (concussion) is uncertain about whether to continue playing after suffering a concussion playing special teams in Week 1 of the 2010 regular season. 'I'm still figuring that out, but I've obviously had the benefit of time on my side,' Hillenmeyer said. 'I'm still weighing the decision because there are a lot of factors. Doctors opinions and things like that are weighing into my decision. I love football. I really do wish I could play another four or five years, but I'm still in the information gathering stage trying to figure out what is the best thing for me to do.'

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  Bears | Part ways with three players    Mon Feb 28, 02:23 PM

The Chicago Bears have released DT Tommie Harris and terminated the contracts of LB Hunter Hillenmeyer and OL Kevin Shaffer, reports Michael C. Wright, of ESPNChicago.com.

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  Bears | May consider releasing Hunter Hillenmeyer    Thu Feb 3, 04:44 PM

The Chicago Bears may consider releasing LB Hunter Hillenmeyer this offseason because of his history with concussions, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.

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  Bears | Hunter Hillenmeyer remains out    Thu Sep 16, 07:02 PM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (head) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 16, and is out for Week 2.

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  Bears | Hunter Hillenmeyer on IR    Tue Sep 14, 08:38 PM

The Chicago Bears have placed LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (concussion) on season-ending Injured Reserve, reports Adam Schefter, of ESPN.

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  Bears | Three players practice Monday    Mon Sep 6, 05:35 PM

Chicago Bears LB Nick Roach (knee), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (undisclosed) and WR Earl Bennett (hamstring) participated in practice Monday, Sept. 6, according to Jeff Dickerson, of ESPNChicago.com.

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  Bears | Three return to practice Thursday    Thu Aug 19, 09:58 PM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (foot), LB Brian Iwuh (knee) and RB Chester Taylor (hamstring) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 19, reports Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune.

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  Bears | Hunter Hillenmeyer returns to practice Thursday    Thu Aug 12, 08:43 PM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ankle) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 12, report ESPNChciago.com's Michael Wright and Jeff Dickerson.

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  Bears | Five sitting out practice Wednesday    Wed Aug 11, 08:00 PM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (undisclosed), LB Brian Iwuh (knee), LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (undisclosed), WR Greg Mathews (undisclosed) and RB Harvey Unga (hamstring) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, reports Sean Jensen, of the Chicago Sun-Times.

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  Bears | Idonije, Hillenmeyer probable for Week 14    Fri Dec 11, 03:37 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 11. They are listed as probable for Week 14 and are expected to play.

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  Bears | Idonije, Hillenmeyer practice Thursday    Thu Dec 10, 03:55 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. They are expected to start in Week 14.

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  Bears | Idonije, Hillenmeyer practice Thursday    Thu Dec 10, 03:55 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. They are expected to start in Week 14.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer misses practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 9, 06:26 PM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer expected to be held out Wednesday    Tue Dec 8, 10:02 PM

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (groin) is expected to be held out Wednesday, Dec. 9, with a minor groin injury. He could be replaced at middle linebacker by LB Nick Roach.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer to start at MLB, Roach to SSL    Thu Oct 29, 12:27 AM

Jeff Dickerson, of ESPNChicago.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer will be the team's starting middle linebacker, according to a league source. LB Nick Roach will move back to strongside linebacker.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer probable for Week 7    Fri Oct 23, 03:56 PM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and should start at strongside linebacker.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer practices in full Thursday    Thu Oct 22, 05:38 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 22, and is expected to play strong side in Week 7.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer optimistic about playing Week 7    Thu Oct 22, 10:32 AM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) said he is optimistic about being able to play Week 7.

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  Bears | Four limited in practice Wednesday    Wed Oct 21, 09:36 PM

CBSSports.com reports Chicago Bears S Josh Bullocks (ankle), CB Corey Graham (ankle), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) and DL Israel Idonije (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer expected to practice Wednesday    Wed Oct 21, 03:31 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) was expected to participate in least a portion of practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.

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  Bears | Week 6 Inactives    Sun Oct 18, 07:25 PM

The Chicago Bears have declared RB Adrian N. Peterson, CB D.J. Moore, DL Gaines Adams, LB Hunter Hillenmeyer, DL Jarron Gilbert, WR Juaquin Iglesias, OG Lance Louis, DL Matt Toeaina inactive for Week 6.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer, Peterson doubtful for Week 6    Fri Oct 16, 06:56 PM

Updating a previous report, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) and RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) are listed as doubtful for Week 6.

Footballguys view: Garrett Wolfe will continue to serve as the main backup behind Matt Forte as the Bears take on the Falcons Sunday night.

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  Bears | Peterson, Hillenmeyer miss practice Friday    Fri Oct 16, 03:29 PM

Chicago Bears RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 16. They are not expected to play in Week 6.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer out Thursday    Thu Oct 15, 05:48 PM

Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) was held out of practice Thursday, Oct. 15, and is expected to miss the game in Week 6.

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  Bears | Four players miss practice Wednesday    Wed Oct 14, 06:23 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (toe), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs), DT Israel Idonije (knee) and RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Footballguys view: Nick Roach will start at MLB if Hillenmeyer can't go this week.

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  Bears | Three sit out practice Monday    Tue Oct 13, 12:20 AM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib), DT Israel Idonije (knee) and RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) sat out the team's practice Monday, Oct. 12.

Footballguys view: Nick Roach could get another start at MLB if Hillenmeyer can't go, and be worth playing in deep IDP leagues.

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  Bears | Three could return for Week 6    Mon Oct 5, 11:13 PM

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib), LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) and WR Johnny Knox (shin) could be ready to play in the team's Week 6 game.

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  Bears | Week 4 Inactives    Sun Oct 4, 11:54 AM

The Chicago Bears have declared CB D.J. Moore, WR Devin Aromashodu, LB Hunter Hillenmeyer, WR Juaquin Iglesias, OG Lance Louis, DL Matt Toeaina, TE Michael Gaines, LB Pisa Tinoisamoa inactive for Week 4.

Footballguys view: Nick Roach will start at MLB and Jamar Williams will start at SLB. Roach is a decent waiver wire plug-in in PPR leagues.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer doubtful for Week 4    Fri Oct 2, 03:54 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as doubtful for Week 4 and is not expected to play. If he is not able to play, LB Nick Roach will take his place at middle linebacker.

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  Bears | Tinoisamoa, Hillenmeyer miss practice Thursday    Thu Oct 1, 06:36 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 1. Tinoisamoa will not play, while Hillenmeyer could be a game-time decision. If neither play, LB Nick Roach would be expected to play at middle linebacker and LB Jamar Williams would be expected to play strongside linebacker.

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  Bears | Four defenders miss practice Wednesday    Wed Sep 30, 05:36 PM

Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (foot), DE Alex Brown (ankle), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) and LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30.

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  Bears | Hope Hillenmeyer can play in Week 4    Mon Sep 28, 04:18 PM

Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) will be able to play in Week 4 after suffering a rib injury in Week 3. Head coach Lovie Smith said Hillenmeyer's rib injury is not as serious as the rib injury that has kept TE Desmond Clark (rib) out of the lineup for two weeks. If Hillenmeyer is unable to play, LB Nick Roach likely will take his place.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer to play in the middle    Mon Sep 14, 05:37 PM

George Smith, of ESPNews, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer will replace injured LB Brian Urlacher (wrist) at middle linebacker, while LB Lance Briggs and LB Pisa Tinoisamoa will remain as the outside linebackers.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer, Bowman sit out Friday    Sat Aug 8, 04:09 AM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (calf) and CB Zackary Bowman (hamstring) missed the team's practice Friday, Aug. 8.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer sits out practice Wednesday    Wed Aug 5, 11:49 PM

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (calf) sat out the team's practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, with a sore calf.

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  Bears | Briggs, Hillenmeyer sidelined Sunday    Sun Aug 2, 08:52 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (undisclosed) and LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (undisclosed) were sidelined Sunday, Aug. 2. Head coach Lovie Smith called it soreness.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer runs on sidelines Wednesday    Thu Jun 11, 12:26 PM

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (hernia) ran on the sidelines during practice Wednesday, June 10.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer may need to fight for roster spot    Fri May 29, 06:03 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (hernia) may have to fight for a roster spot during training camp.

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  Bears | Hillenmeyer to miss start of OTAs    Thu May 21, 12:34 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (hernia) will be sidelined for at least the beginning of OTA sessions while he recovers from surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Footballguys view: It's unknown when Hillenmeyer will get back on the field and if the Bears sign free agent Pisa Tinoisamoa he would then be considered the frontrunner at the strong side LB position.

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