Hester misses Wednesday practice

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester claims his injured right ankle is fine, and he expects to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

"I'll be ready this week," Hester said Wednesday.

Hester hurt the ankle in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

"It was on the screen pass that I caught," Hester said. "When I got tackled at the one-yard line, the guy just rolled and landed on my leg awkwardly. Bent it back a little bit. I'll be alright."

Bears head coach Lovie Smith is hopeful Hester will return to practice Thursday.



(espn.com)