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Bears lose Tinoisamoa for the season
Veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa will miss the remainder of the season as he will undergo surgery on his right knee, possibly microfracture surgery. Tinoisamoa was injured on Sunday night at Atlanta after missing three games following the tearing of the...
Tinoisamoa out for season
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — On Wednesday morning, we told you that starting Bears starting linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa might be out for... the season.We can tell you now that he is.The seven-year veteran has elected to undergo surgery, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.  It may... (more) Tinoisamoa out for season
Report: Bears' Tinoisamoa may need knee surgery
msn.foxsports.com — Pisa Tinoisamoa has to decide whether to have season-ending surgery after the Bears linebacker suffered cartilage damage... in his right knee, the Chicago Tribune reported. (more) Report: Bears' Tinoisamoa may need knee surgery
BEARS IN BRIEF: Tinoisamoa likely out after reinjuring knee
suntimes.com — Strong-side linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa underwent an MRI exam on his reinjured right knee Monday, and the Bears... are plotting a future without him for the time being. (more) BEARS IN BRIEF: Tinoisamoa likely out after reinjuring knee
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Tinoisamoa out for season
ProFootballTalk.com — ... . We can tell you now that he is. The seven-year veteran has elected to undergo surgery , according to the Chicago Sun-Times . It may be a microfracture procedure. It appears Hunter Hillenmeyer and Nick Roach will both start this Sunday, although it's unclear who will start at middle linebacker and who will start on the strong side. This is the third time in four years in which Tinoisamoa has missed at least five games.

[Bears] Bears LB Pisa Tinoisamoa To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Gridironfans.com — ... season as he will undergo surgery on his right knee, possibly microfracture surgery. Tinoisamoa was injured on Sunday night at Atlanta after missing three games following the tearing of the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. "It's a shame you didn't get to see him play for more of an extended period of time,'' said coach Lovie Smith, who coached Tinoisamoa as a rookie in St. Louis. Tinoisamoa will be placed on injured reserve at some point. Source: Chicago Sun-Times ...

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