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Fri, 17 May 2013 15:37:42 -0700
Chicago Bears DT Henry Melton said he is not worrying about his contract situation and will allow the team to decide whether they want to sign him to a long-term contract. "I'm not going to really think too much about it," Melton said. "It's a decision that comes from within and upstairs if they want to keep me long term. We're just kind of talking through some things. Everyone is getting set up and getting the drafted guys done. Hopefully we can sit down and get something done."
Thu, 16 May 2013 11:06:11 -0700
The Chicago Bears have had no progress with DT Henry Melton on a long term contract extension after Melton signed his franchise tender. "I'm not going to really think too much about it," Melton said. "It's a decision that comes from within and upstairs if they want to keep me long term. We're just kind of talking through some things. Everyone is getting set up and getting the drafted guys done. Hopefully we can sit down and get something done."
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:26:46 -0700
Chicago Bears franchise free-agent DT Henry Melton has signed his one-year tender and is scheduled to make $8.45 million in 2013. The Bears will have time to sign Melton to a long-term deal.
Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:07:27 -0800
The agent for Chicago Bears DL Henry Melton confirmed Friday, March 8, that his client has "accepted" his franchise tag, and will sign in the near future. Melton will be guaranteed $8.45 million under the tag. His agent said the focus will now be to concentrate on a long-term deal that will reduce the salary-cap number while providing stability for Melton. The agent has until July 15 to work out a new contract for Melton.
Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:04:40 -0800
Chicago Bears DT Henry Melton said he was honored to receive the franchise tag. He will make $8.45 million for the 2013 season if unable to reach a long-term deal by July 15. "It just feels good to be thought of so highly," Melton said. "Been a long road." Ideally, Melton said he would like to sign a long-term deal with the team.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:22:11 -0800
Updating a previous report, the Chicago Bears placed their franchise tag on DT Henry Melton Friday, March 1. The franchise tag for defensive tackles in 2013 comes with a guaranteed salary of $8.45 million.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:47:13 -0800
The Chicago Bears placed the franchise tag on DL Henry Melton Friday, March 1.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:39:17 -0800
Chicago Bears impending free-agent DT Henry Melton's representatives believe the team will use the franchise tag on Melton.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:11:47 -0800
The Chicago Bears are not close to a new contract with Bears DL Henry Melton. The two sides are on "opposite ends of the world" in contract talks, and the franchise tag is expected.
Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:47:48 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys would not be interested in Chicago Bears impending free-agent DT Henry Melton if he became available in free agency.
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