While the Bears expect Brian Urlacher to play again during the preseason, they don’t expect the same of fellow linebacker Nick Roach.

Lions RB Kevin Smith will play vs. the Bears. Smith’s status was in question because of a shoulder injury.

The Chicago Bears not planning to sign veteran free agent LB Derrick Brooks, according to a league source.

Chad Pennington, Shawne Merriman and Frank Gore were among the key players who sustained injuries in Week 3.