Aaron Rodgers has said that the Chicago Bears will miss the leadership of Brian Urlacher.
The veteran linebacker is looking for a new team, having turned down a new contract offer from the Bears earlier this month.
The Green Bay Packers quarterback told the Chicago Tribune: "It's kind of like us with losing [Charles] Woodson. It's tough to lose a guy of that leadership ability. Playmaking aside, I think both guys can still play at a high level.
"They are guys who bring more than just their on-the-field ability. They bring so much more to a locker room and a defense. That veteran presence, that leadership, that track record they have, the experience.
"I always appreciated the approach he takes to the game. Against the Bears, you never had to worry about cheap shots around the pile or after the whistle. They played the right way, and it was led by Brian."
Urlacher has said that he does not know whether another team would be interested in signing him.
Sian Cowper
