The Bears signed linebacker Tim Shaw to a one-year contract on Monday. This move probably will not soothe panic-stricken fans, who are still coming to grips with Brian Urlacher's season-ending wrist injury.
Shaw figures to contribute on special teams. Veteran Hunter Hillenmeyer was expected to play on all four phases of special teams this season, but now that Urlacher is done, Hillenmeyer will be pressed into duty as the starting middle linebacker.
Someone has to take Hillenmeyer's spot on special teams. Enter Shaw. Obviously, it's not an inspiring signing, but let's face it, you're not going to sign somebody off the street to replace someone like Urlacher.
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