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LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears did not rule out Lance Briggs this week. They also didnt say whether the seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker will play against the Dolphins.Briggs, who sat out in Atlanta because of a rib injury, did not practice Wednesday, and coach Marc Trestman doesnt expect him to Thursday, either. When asked whether Briggs will take the field Sunday, Trestman said, Well see, noting theres no indication Briggs ribs are broken.The Bears (3-3) knocked off the Falcons last week 27-13, the most balanced win of the season. Now, theyre looking for their first home win.Jay Cutler threw for 381 yards Sunday in the second-biggest passing game of his career, and the defence came through with one of its best performances in two seasons under co-ordinator Mel Tucker.The defensive line got a boost with tackle Jeremiah Ratliff returning after missing three games because of a concussion. And the linebackers showed some speed and burst, and Atlanta managed just 12 first downs and 287 yards.It was even more impressive considering how decimated that group was. The Bears were forced to go with Khaseem Greene, Darryl Sharpton and Christian Jones with Briggs, D.J. Williams (neck), Jonathan Bostic (back) and Shea McClellin (hand) sidelined.They might have some more options at linebacker this week — if not some decisions to make — although Tucker indicated the starters will return to the lineup once theyre ready.We got a one-game evaluation on these guys. They stepped in and we feel good about what they did, Tucker said. So when guys are healthy and ready to go, I anticipate those guys getting back in there and filling those roles again.McClellin appears close to returning after missing four games. He went through a full practice on Wednesday. Bostic was limited, and Williams did not participate.Getting those (starter) guys back would be great, defensive end Jared Allen said. Only the doctors know when thats going to happen. Weve got to continue to prepare as if theyre not going to be there. These guys showed that they could step up to the task so we expect them to do it again.Sharpton seemed comfortable making the calls at middle linebacker against the Falcons and was credited with 10 tackles — not bad considering he signed with Chicago three weeks ago after being released by the Washington Redskins.Hes making a good impression in Chicago, and has a history with linebackers coach Reggie Herring. They were together in Houston, where Sharpton played from 2010-13.Were going to need everybody as we move forward, Trestman said. There are not only players that are playing linebacker positions, theyre playing on special teams and doing other things. The more players we have available, the better off were going to be in the total picture.NOTES: S Chris Conte (shoulder) and RT Jordan Mills (left foot) sat out practice on Wednesday, as did RB Matt Forte and DT Stephen Paea for reasons that were not injury-related. LT Jermon Bushrod (knee/ankle), who has missed the past two games, was limited along with S Ahmad Dixon (hamstring) and CB Sherrick McManis (quadricep/knee).__Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Paco Alcacer Jersey . Canada Day is here and with it comes Free Agent Frenzy as the NHLs 30 teams storm out of the gate for signing season. Shinji Kagawa Dortmund Jersey . The club announced on Wednesday that Malhotra signed a 25-game professional tryout contract. The 33-year-old suffered a serious eye injury when struck by a puck during a game versus Colorado in March of 2011. http://www.footballdortmundpro.com/Kids-Maximilian-Philipp-Jersey/ .C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats said head coach Steve Clifford underwent a successful procedure Friday to have two stents placed in his heart. Omer Toprak Jersey . Finlands Kari Lehtonen made 26 saves to lead Dallas over the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1 Saturday night. He received plenty of help from the Stars defence and got goals from Ray Whitney and Russias Valeri Nichushkin. Eric Oelschlagel Dortmund Jersey . The trade deadline is Monday, Mar. 2 at 3pm et/Noon pt. TRADES COMPLETED SINCE OCT. 1, 2014: Feb. 15, 2015 Toronto Maple Leafs acquire: F Olli Jokinen, F Brendan Leipsic, 1st Round Pick (2015) Nashville Predators acquire: D Cody Franson, F Mike Santorelli Feb.BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - David Ferrer of Spain has won his third straight Copa Claro title, defeating Fabio Fognini 6-4, 6-3 Sunday on outdoor clay in the Argentine capital. It was the 21st ATP singles title for the top--seeded Ferrer.dddddddddddd Second-seeded Fognini was playing his fifth consecutive clay-court final since the French Open. The Italian won the final a week ago in Chile for his third tour singles title. ' ' '