Chicago Bears
Devin Hester - #23 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 190 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/04/1982 |
| Birthplace | Riviera Beach, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 25th pick by Bears |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 242 | 1 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Hester is active for Sunday's game against Minnesota.|||||||
Hester went through a full practice Friday after missing one game with a concussion.
Hester has left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a concussion.|||||||
The injury occurred early in the game, although it was not clear exactly when. The Bears announced he would miss the remainder of the game with about five minutes left in the half. Eric Weems replaced Hester at receiver and on returns.
Hester (quadriceps) is probable for Monday.|||||||
Hester's last return for TD was in Detroit's visit to Chicago last season.
Hester is active at Green Bay on Sunday.|||||||
Hester was questionable with an ankle injury.
A suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for slapping Hester while at an Illinois casino.|||||||
Daniel Rago of Mount Prospect was arrested after police said he slapped Hester in the back of the head on Oct. 14 while the football player was standing in line at Rivers Casino. Hester didn't retaliate.
