Brian Iwuh - #59 - LB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 239 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/08/1984 |
| Birthplace | Houston, TX |
| College | Colorado |
| Years played | 7 |
Bears elevate Trahan, waive Iwuh
The Bears waived/injured LB Brian Iwuh on Tuesday and promoted LB Patrick Trahan from the practice squad.
Bears bring back LB Iwuh
The Bears have reached a one-year deal with reserve linebacker and special-teams ace Brian Iwuh.
Bears LB Briggs (ankle) leaves game, will not return
Bears LB Lance Briggs has left Sunday's game and will not return because of an ankle injury. Briggs left the game after alternating the first two series with backup LB Brian Iwuh.
Bears players of the week
Johnny Knox's 67-yard grab and Devin Hester's punt return for a touchdown were a couple of the few bright spots for the Bears vs. Seattle.
Bears LB Iwuh could start for Briggs
Bears WLB Lance Briggs missed practice for the second day in a row Thursday and his chances of playing against Seattle appear to be dwindling.
PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears have waived Iwuh and promoted linebacker Patrick Trahan from the practice squad.|||||||
The Bears announced the moves Tuesday, two days after Iwuh hurt his hamstring in a loss at Oakland. Iwuh had 32 special-teams tackles in two seasons with Chicago, including a team-high 14 this year. He spent his first four seasons with Jacksonville.
Iwuh signed a contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday.|||||||
Iwuh, a restricted free agent, has played in 43 games since joining the club as a undrafted rookie free agent in 2006. Iwuh has 26 tackles and 44 special teams tackles in three seasons. He could vie for a starting spot this fall with the expected departure of free agent linebacker Mike Peterson.
