Chicago Bears' D.J. Williams (58) on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. The Panthers won 31-24. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)Bob Leverone/Associated Press

D.J. Williams Injury: Updates on Bears LB's Status and Return

Joseph Zucker

Dec 4, 2014

The Chicago Bears suffered a scare after linebacker D.J. Williams left the game with a possible concussion, but it seems they've avoided anything major.

The team announced that the medical staff evaluated the veteran for a concussion, but he was cleared:

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LB DJ Williams is being evaluated for a concussion. #Bears #DALvsCHI
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 5, 2014"

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LB DJ Williams was cleared - does not have a concussion. #Bears #DALvsCHI
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 5, 2014"

John Mullin of CSNChicago.com emphasized how big of an impact Williams' absence would have:

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#Bears in trouble - MLB D.J. Williams hurt and #Bears have to go with Jon Bostic in middle, Christian Jones at WLB - bad situation
— John Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) December 5, 2014"

The 32-year-old entered Thursday with 42 combined tackles and had started nine of the Bears' 12 games.

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