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Bears | Clark will not play in preseason game Thursday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:01:23 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark (knee) will not play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 21, because of a knee injury.

Bears | Roach will not play in preseason game Thursday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:58:37 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Nick Roach (concussion) will not play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 21, because of a concussion.

Bears | Mannelly will not play in preseason game Thursday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:57:49 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears C Patrick Mannelly (stinger) will not play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 21, because of a stinger.

Bears | Anderson undergoes surgery
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:55:44 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DE Mark Anderson (thumb) underwent thumb surgery Tuesday, Aug. 19. He will not play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 21. The team seems pretty sure he will be able to play Week 1.

Bears | Team signs Gafford
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:50:00 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent LS Thomas Gafford (Packers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. C Patrick Mannelly (neck) remains out of action with a neck stinger.

Bears | Orton named starter
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:10:07 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears QB Kyle Orton has been named the starting quarterback for the season.

Bears | Orton appears to be team's choice
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:57:31 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports all signs are pointing to Chicago Bears QB Kyle Orton being the team's starting quarterback in the season opener. Orton appears to be a near lock to start the team's next preseason game. ''We had made a decision how we were going to start the first two games, and that's about as far as we've gone,'' head coach Lovie Smith said. ''We'll still let it play out, but we know a lot more. Things are becoming clearer and clearer.''

Bears | Roach injured Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:21:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears LB Nick Roach (concussion) suffered a concussion during the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | Payne injured Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:21:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears S Kevin Payne (back) suffered a back injury during the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | D. Clark injured Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:20:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark (knee) suffered a sprained right knee during the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | Grossman throws interception Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:18:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears QB Rex Grossman was 9-for-15 for 74 yards with one interception during the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | Tillman excused from practice Thursday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:07:54 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears CB Charles Tillman was excused from practice Thursday, Aug. 14, for personal reasons.

Bears | McGowan misses practice Thursday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:07:26 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears FS Brandon McGowan (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 14. He will not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | Adams misses practice Thursday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:04:59 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (elbow) missed the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 14. He is expected to start the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | Payne to start in place of McGowan Saturday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:44:57 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears FS Kevin Payne is expected to start in place of FS Brandon McGowan (ankle) at strong safety Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | Adams sits out Wednesday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:41:54 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (undisclosed) sat out practice Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Bears | Wilson sits out Wednesday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:37:28 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Rod Wilson (back) sat out practice Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Bears | Dvoracek expects to play Aug. 21
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:33:15 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears DL Dusty Dvoracek (calf) expects to play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 21.

Bears | K. Jones expects to play Aug. 21
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:30:28 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears RB Kevin Jones (knee) expects to play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 21.

Bears | McGowan on the field but does not practice
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:27:15 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears FS Brandon McGowan (ankle) was on the field, but he did not practice Wednesday, Aug. 13. He is not expected to play Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | Starters could play into third quarter Saturday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:23:35 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears starters will play the entire first half Saturday, Aug. 16, and could play into the third quarter.

Bears | Urlacher admits being hesitant in return
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:18:11 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (neck) admitted being a little hesitant in his first real action Thursday, Aug. 7, since undergoing neck surgery. "I was skeptical about contact because I hadn't tackled anybody," Urlacher said. "I was anxious to get the first hit. I kind of dived in late, but I did lead with my head." Urlacher expects to be more aggressive Saturday, Aug. 16, now that his first game is out of the way.

Bears | Quarterback competition ongoing
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:54:28 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the competition between Chicago Bears QBs Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton is at a stalemate. Offensive coordinator Ron Turner was asked if he had a sense of which quarterback was ahead in the battle. "I really don't," Turner said. As a result, the team's upcoming preseason game with the Seattle Seahawks is becoming a very important game for both quarterbacks. "In an ideal world, we'd like to have picked one (a starting quarterback) in January," Turner noted. "I am anxious to see this game."

Bears | Jones will not play in preseason game Saturday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:27:40 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears RB Kevin Jones (knee) will not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16.

Bears | A. Brown sits out evening practice Tuesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:26:37 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DE Alex Brown sat out evening practice Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Bears | McGowan misses evening practice Tuesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:25:10 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Brandon McGowan (ankle) did not participate in evening practice Tuesday, Aug. 12, because of a sprained ankle.

Bears | Hester makes some throws during practices Tuesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:24:39 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester threw some passes during both morning and evening practice Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Bears | McGowan misses morning practice Tuesday
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:29:36 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Brandon McGowan (ankle) did not participate in morning practice Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Bears | Briggs sits out practice Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:45:05 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs sat out of practice Monday, Aug. 11, so he could rest.

Bears | Clark sits out practice Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:43:45 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark sat out of practice Monday, Aug. 11, so he could rest.

Bears | Kreutz sits out practice Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:42:02 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears C Olin Kreutz sat out of practice Monday, Aug. 11, so he could rest.

Bears | Payne practices Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:40:00 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Brandon Payne (knee) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Bears | McGowan injured Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:38:43 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears FS Brandon McGowan (ankle) sprained an ankle during practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Bears | Team had scout at Tampa Bay game
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:49:37 -0700

John Romano, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Chicago Bears had a scout at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The Bears are believed to be interested in Buccaneers QB Chris Simms.

Bears | Tait could move back to left tackle
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:57:31 -0700

David Haugh, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears OT John Tait could move to left tackle because of the injury to OT Chris Williams (back).

Bears | C. Williams expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:57:17 -0700

David Haugh, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears OT Chris Williams (back) is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks, according to a source. He could return to the team as early as Nov. 2 against the Detroit Lions in Week 9.

Bears | K. Jones cleared to practice
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 13:13:36 -0700

David Haugh, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears RB Kevin Jones (knee) has been cleared by the team's medical staff and will practice Saturday, Aug. 9, according to Jones. He will still be limited in practice.

Bears | St. Clair starts Thursday
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:01:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears OT John St. Clair started the team's preseason game at left tackle Thursday, Aug. 7.

Bears | Interested in re-signing F. Miller
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:10:09 -0700

Vaughn McClure, of The Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears are interested in re-signing free-agent OT Fred Miller, according to Miller's agent, Harold Lewis. Miller's preference is to return to the team and he is expected to make his decision soon.

Bears | C. Williams contract update
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:49:00 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears OT Chris Williams signed a five-year contract worth a maximum value of $16 million. Williams received a signing bonus of $500,000 and will earn base salaries of $295,000 this season, $385,000 in 2009, $740,000 in 2010, $1,095,250 in 2011 and $1 million in 2012.

Bears | Starting quarterback race still up for grabs
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:56:13 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Chicago Bears quarterback competition remains up for grabs after the team's first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 7. QB Kyle Orton and QB Rex Grossman did little to distinguish themselves. The competition could extend into the season. Head coach Lovie Smith continues to say he won't rush in making a decision. "Both guys did some good things," Smith said. "Our team isn't ready to play the Colts yet. We'll go back to the practice field and next week we'll flip the order and go from there."

Bears | Wolfe catches a touchdown pass Thursday
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:28:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears RB Garrett Wolfe had seven carries for 64 yards and a 25-yard touchdown reception in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 7.

Bears | Grossman throws a touchdown pass Thursday
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:27:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears QB Rex Grossman was 4-for-8 for 44 yards with a touchdown in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 7.

Bears | Orton throws for 56 yards Thursday
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:27:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Bears QB Kyle Orton was 7-for-10 for 56 yards in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 7. Orton did fumble once during his time in the game.

Bears | C. Williams undergoes surgery, out indefinitely
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:19:44 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears OT Chris Williams (back) has undergone surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. He is out indefinitely, but the team hopes to keep him on the 53-man roster.