Chicago Bears Place Hunter Hillenmeyer on Injured Reserve

    The Chicago Bears have placed Hunter Hillenmeyer on injured reserve with concussion-related symptoms on Tuesday. Hillenmeyer is an eight year veteran and a favorite amongst fans and teammates. “I respect the decision of (general manager) Jerry (Angelo) and (head coach) Lovie (Smith) to place me on injured reserve. Concussions by nature are harder to evaluate than other injuries. While this is probably in my best interest and the team’s, it is hard to accept the fact that my season is over in one game,” Hillenmeyer said on statement released by the Chicago Bears. “As someone who has been in the forefront of player advocacy of concussion awareness, I’m happy to see my team err on the side of caution. But when it is my season that is cut short, it makes the complexity of the issues really hit home.” Hillenmeyer made headlines this off-season when he agreed to dedicate his brain to study to measure the affects of football on the brain. Earlier in his career, he had another concussi...