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Matt Forte Fantasy Football News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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Fri, 25 May 2012 16:14:44 -0700 Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he and his teammates hope franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte gets a long-term contract this offseason but is not optimistic about that happening. Urlacher said he thinks Forte will be with the team when the season begins even if he does not get a new deal.
Thu, 24 May 2012 08:58:11 -0700 The Chicago Bears could possibly award QB Jay Cutler a long-term deal before disgruntled franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte. If the Bears budget at least $20 million in guarantees to one offensive back, investing in Cutler is smarter money than Forte. Cutler has two years remaining on a five-year, $50 million extension he signed in 2009.
Mon, 21 May 2012 08:36:00 -0700 The Chicago Bears are currently $3.8 million below the 2012 salary cap, which includes the $7.74 million for franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte's tender. In essence, the Bears would have $11.5 million to devote to the first year of a multiyear deal for Forte.
Sun, 20 May 2012 21:33:55 -0700 Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte continues to seek a long-term contract, and the deals of others is likely to affect negotiations. Forte's agent is likely to look at the new deal for Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy, while the Bears might point to the deal the Jacksonville Jaguars gave to RB Maurice Jones-Drew. The negotiations between the Baltimore Ravens and RB Ray Rice also are important, as both players have similar values.
Tue, 15 May 2012 12:02:13 -0700 Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler expressed optimism that franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte will be on the field in Week 1 whether he gets a long-term extension or not. Forte wasn't happy about being franchise tagged for the 2012 season at $7.7 million or with the fact the team signed RB Michael Bush to a four-year deal.
Sat, 12 May 2012 05:36:38 -0700 Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte at this point appears to be poised for a training camp holdout.
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:58:34 -0700 Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte is not expected to attend the start of the team's voluntary workouts Monday, April 16, according to league sources.
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:45:10 -0700 Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte will not sign anything but a long-term deal and that he won't be in Chicago until he signs that deal.
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:43:12 -0700 Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he expects franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte to report on time for training camp even though he is not expected to take part in offseason workouts. Urlacher thinks Forte's absence will allow RB Michael Bush to learn the offense during the workouts.
Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:19:23 -0700 Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte will not report for the start of the team's offseason program if he does not sign his tender or a new contract is not worked out. To this point, there's been no sign of progress.
Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:17:35 -0700 Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte is not bigger than the team, despite his talent. Smith does not appear concerned with Forte's bitterness toward the team at this stage. "Right now, Matt Forte the football player has a problem with our organization. It's not about one person," Smith said Wednesday. March 28.
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:06:19 -0700 The New England Patriots will not be trading for Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte.
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:43:36 -0700 Chicago Bears chief executive officer Ted Phillips said the team has given RB Matt Forte a new "strong offer" for a long-term deal that they are hoping he is happy with. Forte felt disrespected when the team signed RB Michael Bush last week. "Matt Forte is our No. 1 running back," Phillips said. "He's been told that, and he knows that. We all know that. He's going to be a Bear for 2012, at least. He knows he has a long-term offer on the table, and we hope, at some point and time, he chooses to accept that."
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:57:01 -0700 Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said he has spoken to franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte since the running back's angry reaction to the signing of RB Michael Bush. While Smith didn't say the situation had been resolved, he seemed confident that it would be. "We love him, he's going to rush for a lot of yards for us," Smith said. "It's going to work out fine."
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:57:04 -0700 Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush said head coach Lovie Smith told him he will be part of a rotation with RB Matt Forte and both players will get plenty of playing time.
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:26:15 -0700 Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte said on his Twitter page he is not upset the Bears signed RB Michael Bush and that he embraces the competition and the help Bush will provide.
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:30:06 -0700 Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte expressed displeasure on his Twitter page after the Bears signed RB Michael Bush. "There's only so many times a man that has done everything he's been asked to do can be disrespected! Guess the GOOD GUYS do finish last....," Forte said on his Twitter page.
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:15:13 -0700 The addition of RB Michael Bush suggests the Chicago Bears will not be desperate to get franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte in the fold, and the overall running back market means Forte can't expect much out of a long-term deal.
Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:26:24 -0700 The Chicago Bears remain in communication with franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte, but general manager Phil Emery couldn't offer a signal Friday, March 16, that the sides have made progress on a long-term contract. "We continue to work with Matt and his agent in that effort," Emery said. "I'm not going to get into details, but we continue to work with each other to find common ground."
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:01:37 -0800 The Chicago Bears plan to continue to work toward signing RB Matt Forte to a long-term deal following their tagging him as their franchise player Friday, March 2. "We believe in Matt as a player and a person. Our intention is to continue to work to find common ground and keep Matt as a member of the Chicago Bears in 2012 and beyond," said general manager Phil Emery. Emery said the team used their franchise tag on Forte to ensure he remains a member of the Bears.
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:43:47 -0800 The Chicago Bears have franchised RB Matt Forte, an unrestricted free agent. The one-year tender is expected to pay Forte around $7.7 million for 2012. The Bears and Forte have until July 15 to work out a long-term contract or Forte will play out the upcoming season under the franchise tag.
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:50:24 -0800 Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent, will likely have the franchise tag placed on him Monday, March 5, unless he and the Bears are able to agree on a long-term deal between now and then. The Bears put a substantial offer in front of Forte last year before training camp, which he turned down and the two sides continued to talk over time but the Bears were never able to offer a deal that Forte liked.
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:14:53 -0800 The Chicago Bears will open contract talks with impending free agent RB Matt Forte at the NFL Scouting Combine over the weekend, according to a league source. The thinking is that if the Bears cannot reach a deal with Forte on a long-term contract by March 5, they will use the franchise tag on him.
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:49:26 -0800 Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said Thursday, Feb. 23, he believes the team will ultimately agree to a long-term contract extension with impending free-agent RB Matt Forte. "Matt is going to play his football for the Chicago Bears, you start with that," Smith said. "In time, hopefully we can get an agreement in place that suits Matt and we feel comfortable with. I think it's just a matter of time. That will happen eventually."
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:56:32 -0800 The Chicago Bears could place the franchise tag on impending free-agent RB Matt Forte as early as Monday, Feb. 20, if the two sides don't agree on an extension soon. The franchise tag can be applied to players from Feb. 20 through March 5. The tag for running backs will drop from $9.6 million in 2011 to $7.7 million in 2012.
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:35:56 -0800 The Chicago Bears have been clear all along that they will place the franchise tag on impending free-agent RB Matt Forte if a long-term contract can't be worked out before March 5.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:08:40 -0800 Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte said he is willing to accept the franchise tag this offseason as long as it results in a long-term contract and is not a tactic to keep him from free agency.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:48:10 -0800 Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said Tuesday, Jan. 31, that he will not allow impending free-agent RB Matt Forte reach free agency, even if that means slapping the franchise tag on him. The team would prefer to work out a long-term deal with the running back. Forte has hinted of holding out if the franchise tag is placed on him.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:47:29 -0800 Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) was cleared to play in the Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29, and he saw three touches. Forte ran twice for six yards, and he added a 4-yard reception. The most important part of Forte playing was for the impending free-agent to show his knee was healthy.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:32:28 -0800 Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte said he is waiting for the team to hire a new general manager so the two sides can begin contract negotiations.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:26:49 -0800 Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) has passed his physical and has been cleared to play in the 2012 Pro Bowl.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:53:14 -0800 Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte joked Wednesday, Jan. 18, that he may be hard to find if the franchise tag is put on him before training camp next season, although he wouldn't call it an official holdout. "I wouldn't say holdout, but people probably wouldn't know where I was," said Forte, who admitted there's a "pretty good chance" he'll be franchised. Forte added if he receives the franchise tag, it will hopefully be a sign that the Bears want to negotiate a long-term deal.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:57:25 -0800 Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte is expected to return to the team in 2012. If the Bears do not sign him to a long-term deal, they will place the franchise tag on him.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:54:53 -0800 Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) said Monday, Jan. 9, that he's "95 percent" recovered from his knee injury and he should be ready for his first Pro Bowl Jan. 29. "I actually just got done running, so I'm doing pretty well right now," Forte said. "I would say I'm about 95 percent. I'll probably have a physical next week heading into the Pro Bowl, so I'll be out there and I should be good to go."
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:29:51 -0800 Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte said he is optimistic that he can agree to a new contract with the team but would not say if that was because the team fired general manager Jerry Angelo. "I'm pretty optimistic even if nothing did happen," Forte said. "It's a long offseason, and I was hopeful that we'd get a long-term deal done in the offseason. I think with the offseason being here we can get something done."
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:57:08 -0800 Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said Monday, Jan. 2, that he is in favor of RB Matt Forte (knee) playing in the Pro Bowl. Forte missed the final four regular season games, but wants to play in the Pro Bowl. He isn't worried about being injured in the Pro Bowl. "The risk because of injury? I mean, I could get injured walking out the door," Forte said. "The Pro Bowl, this is my first time making it, I want to go out there and be on the field. You can't worry about injuries all the time."
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:13:03 -0800 Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) said he wants to play in the Pro Bowl but has to pass a physical before he is cleared to play in the game.
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:56:32 -0800 The Chicago Bears are expected to be around $20 million under the salary cap when the offseason begins. The team could use $7.7 million of that space to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent RB Matt Forte if they do not reach a contract agreement.
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:12:25 -0800 The Chicago Bears placed QB Jay Cutler (thumb) and RB Matt Forte (knee) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Dec. 27. Cutler is scheduled to have the pins removed from his thumb and has already resumed throwing a ball.
Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:50:50 -0800 The Chicago Bears have declared TE Andre P. Smith, DL Anthony Adams, QB Jay Cutler, OG Levi Horn, RB Marion Barber III, RB Matt Forte, QB Nathan Enderle inactive for Week 16.
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:35:58 -0800 Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (thumb) and RB Matt Forte (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and have been ruled out for Week 16.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:11:05 -0800 Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (ankle), QB Jay Cutler (thumb), RB Matt Forte (knee) and WR Devin Hester (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:33:09 -0800 Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (thumb), RB Matt Forte (knee), WR Devin Hester (ankle), TE Kellen Davis (back), DE Julius Peppers (undisclosed), DL Henry Melton (shin) and LB Lance Briggs (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:33:29 -0800 Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith has not ruled out QB Jay Cutler (thumb) or RB Matt Forte (knee) for the rest of the season.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:57:57 -0800 The Chicago Bears have declared TE Andre P. Smith, DL Henry Melton, QB Jay Cutler, OG Levi Horn, SS Major Wright, RB Matt Forte inactive for Week 15.
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:20:23 -0800 Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (thumb) and RB Matt Forte (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:13:10 -0800 Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (thumb), RB Matt Forte (knee), WR Sam Hurd (undisclosed), DT Henry Melton (shin) and CB Charles Tillman (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:31:05 -0800 Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) said Wednesday, Dec. 14, that he is out for the Week 15 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:52:16 -0800 Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte (knee) was unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:11:06 -0800 Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith wouldn't say whether RB Matt Forte (knee) had a realistic shot of playing in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks. "We would hope," Smith said. "But we don't know exactly how long it will be. We still expect him to be back some time this year."
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