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'Explosive' Kevin Pierre-Louis has a big opportunity with the Bears likely playing without their starting inside linebackers

CHICAGO - For Kevin Pierre-Louis, a 28-year-old on his fourth team in four seasons, this is the kind of opportunity that can potentially alter his career trajectory or leave him with the label of qualified backup and standout special teams player for the remainder of his career.

The Bears appear to be down to two reserves at inside linebacker for the final three games as Pierre-Louis will step in Sunday at Lambeau Field for Roquan Smith, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn left pectoral muscle.

Pierre-Louis will play alongside Nick Kwiatkowski, who will make his sixth start

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