"Receiver Roy Williams, nursing a groin injury, wasn't the only Chicago Bears player sidelined Wednesday: Safety Chris Harris (hamstring) and tackle Lance Louis (ankle) also were held out of practice.

Linebacker Brian Urlacher was excused after the death of his mother.

Running back Marion Barber returned to practice, as expected, off a calf injury but was limited. Lance Briggs (knee) and Zack Bowman (hamstring) were limited."