Bears interested in free agent linebacker David Hawthorne

Michael C. Wright of ESPNChicago.com reports that the Bears are interested in free agent linebacker David Hawthorne. A run-stuffing middle linebacker in Seattle, Hawthorne would likely play strong-side linebacker in Chicago’s defense. If signed to a long-term contract, Hawthorne could begin his Bears career outside and eventually replace Brian Urlacher, who turns 34 years old…