In this Dec. 2, 2012, photo, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) walks off the field following their 23-17 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game in Chicago. Urlacher's status for this Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings and beyond is in question after he was injured on the final drive of their game against the Seahawks. The Chicago Tribune, citing sources, reported Tuesday, Dec. 4, that he is expected to miss three games and possibly the rest of the regular season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Brian Urlacher was hurt on the next-to-last play Sunday and might not be back during the regular season. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Brian Urlacher is expected to miss at least three games with a hamstring strain.

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) waits for a play to begin in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) waits for a play to begin against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 02: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is pushed out of bounds by Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears on December 2, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Chicago Bears 23-17 in overtime. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 02: Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackeld by Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 2, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Seahawks defeated the Bears 23-17 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 02: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes the ball as he's pressured by Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bearson December 2, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Chicago Bears 23-17 in overtime. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)