UPDATE: Bears All-Pro middle linebacker Brian Urlacher particpated in practice on Thursday. Also, a source told the Chicago Tribune late Wednesday night that Urlacher plans to play Sunday at New Orleans.
Urlacher is back.
Chicago Bears Radio Network Sideline Reporter Zach Zaidman via Twitter:
Brian Urlacher is at Halas Hall today
Teammates expected the Bears linebacker to return Friday, but it happened a day earlier. All along players believed Urlacher would play against the Saints.