Antrel Rolle Active, Hroniss Grasu Inactive For Bears Against Vikings
By Chris Emma--
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Seeking their first NFC North win, the Bears will have the presence of their starting safety, as Antrel Rolle has been listed as active for Sunday's contest against the Vikings at Soldier Field.
Rolle, a three-time Pro Bowler, missed the Bears' last two games after injuring his ankle against the Oakland Raiders. Rookie safety Harold Jones-Quartey filled in for Rolle's absence.
Speaking Tuesday on the Spiegel and Goff Show, Rolle said he hopes to end the Bears secondary's interception drought.
"Let me tell you something: If I'm out there, I'm going to get me one," Rolle said. "Just know that. I'm going to find a way to get that ball this week. If I'm out there this week, I'm going to find a way to get the ball."
The Bears will be without center Hroniss Grasu, linebacker Shea McClellin, left tackle Jermon Bushrod, defensive back Terrance Mitchell, running back Ka'Deem Carey, defensive lineman Bruce Gaston and receiver Cam Meredith. in Sunday's game. The Vikings will be without Taylor Heinicke, Audie Cole, Nick Easton, Shariff Floyd, Jeremiah Sirles, Rhett Ellison and Justin Trattou.
With Grasu sidelined, the Bears will start left guard Matt Slauson at center and Patrick Omameh in Slauson's place at left guard. Slauson is making his first career start at center, though he has been preparing to start in Grasu's place during the week.
Chicago (2-4) and Minnesota (4-2) kick off from Soldier Field at noon, with the Bears seeking their eighth straight home win against the Vikings.
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