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

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.