Urlacher, Bears part after 13 seasons
The Bears are parting ways with linebacker Brian Urlacher after 13 seasons. General manager Phil Emery said yesterday that the team couldn't reach a contract agreement with Urlacher, a free agent after many seasons as the heart and face of the franchise.
Urlacher started 180 games from 2000-12, making a team-record 1,779 tackles.
Reports: Reed a Texan
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