Injuries a big concern as Bears lose 19-9 to Browns

Cleveland handed the Bears their first loss in the preseason, but the Bears were more concerned about other losses that took place in the 19-9 defeat Thursday night at Soldier Field.

While Bears starters came played little and finished the game in good health, tight end Greg Olsen left with a knee injury late in the second quarter. The rookie from Miami, Fla., was injured when he was tackled after catching a short pass from Kyle Orton.

The Bears also lost two reserves when backup linebacker Rod Wilson suffered a head injury and linebacker Michael Okwo was stopped by a shoulder injury. Cleveland defensive lineman J'Vonne Parker left with a calf injury in the third quarter.

It was not a good night for the Bears, who were shaky on special teams at the start. Danieal Manning of the Bears fumbled a kickoff near the goal line in the closing seconds of the first quarter after Anderson led the Browns to a field goal, resulting in a safety that gave Cleveland a 5-0 lead. Joshua Cribbs returned a punt 70 yards for the game's first touchdown early in the second quarter. And Browns backup quarterback Brady Quinn led a 50-yard drive on the Browns' next possession that ended with Jerome Harrison carrying it in from the 1.

Bears starting quarterback Rex Grossman left after the first possession - a three-and-out affair in which he completed a pass to Olsen for no gain. Cedric Benson had one carry for 2 yards.

Brian Griese came in and completed one of three passes - a 12-yarder - before giving way to Kyle Orton to start the second quarter.

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris started for the Bears after missing the first three preseason games while recovering from a season-ending hamstring injury.