Chicago Bears LB Shea McClellin had surgery on hand

Aug 8, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Shea McClellin (50) and center Graham Pocic (76) walk off the field after the second half of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. The Bears won 34-28. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears LB Shea McClellin should only miss a couple of games with a broken hand. McClellin had surgery on his right hand earlier in the week and the team expects to have him back on the field soon. If everything goes well, he may only miss a couple of games.

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With McClellin on the sideline, the team has used Jon Bostic in his role and he stepped up to have an excellent game in his first opportunity at the position. He will be called upon more while Shea is sitting on the sideline getting healed up.

McClellin had been playing well to start out the season. He racked up 7 tackles against the Bills and picked up a sack against Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers.

When he does return, we will all have to wonder if he will have that starting job back. Bostic stepped up and will be looking to make an impression in his opportunity.