Wootton gets starting nod over Idonije

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SAN FRANCISCOIn a move not revealed in pre-game information, the Bears inserted defensive end Corey Wootton into the starting lineup and dropped Israel Idonije out of Monday nights starting lineup.

Coach Lovie Smith revealed the change in his pregame interview on WBBM-AM 780, noting Woottons play over the past several games.

Wootton has had two solo tackles in three of the last four games plus a sack against Tennessee after recording one-and-a-half sacks at Jacksonville.

What makes the move a surprise is Idonije also has registered impact plays over that span as well. He had a sack against Detroit and a half-sack at Tennessee, tackles for loss against Carolina and Houston, and was credited with quarterback pressures against Detroit and Carolina.

Both Idonije and Wootton have been credited with four sacks on the season.

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