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Team Notebook: Chicago Bears News, Rumors and Injury Updates
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Bears | Worried about Matt Forte's knees Sun, 27 May 2012 12:44:21 -0700 The Chicago Bears have not signed franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte to a long-term contract at this point in part because they are worried about whether his knees will hold up moving forward. The team is worried that Forte could develop arthritis in the knees. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | J.T. Thomas expected to have drug charge dropped Sat, 26 May 2012 12:47:04 -0700 Chicago Bears LB J.T. Thomas is expected to have the misdemeanor drug possession charge dropped before the start of training camp as long as he completes the terms of a deferred sentence. The NFL is still reviewing his case but he is not expected to receive any punishment. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Teammate not optimistic about deal for Matt Forte 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. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Brian Urlacher open to testing free agency Fri, 25 May 2012 16:14:18 -0700 Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he would be willing to test free agency next offseason if the team does not sign him to a contract extension before free agency begins. Urlacher said he wants to finish career with the Bears but does not know what would happen if he hit free agency. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Brandon Marshall and Jay Cutler have chemistry Thu, 24 May 2012 17:25:01 -0700 Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall feels he and QB Jay Cutler see the field the same type of way, which helps them during the course of a game when things break down and they are forced to wing it. "We seem to be on the same page when we do that and that's what the great ones do," Marshall said of his connection with his quarterback. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Could give Jay Cutler new deal before Matt Forte 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. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Jay Cutler takes shot at Mike Martz? Thu, 24 May 2012 06:47:01 -0700 Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler appeared to be taking a shot at former offensive coordinator Mike Martz by saying there is more communication with new offensive coordinator Mike Tice and quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates. "There were plays out here today that I told (QB coach Jeremy Bates) I don't like them, let's think about getting rid of them and he's fine with that, and coach (OC Mike) Tice is fine with that," Cutler said. "It's a give and take and that's a breath of fresh air around here, being able to give ideas and everyone giving ideas and let's pick the best ones that work for everybody." Comment (0) | Share: Thu, 24 May 2012 06:27:09 -0700 The Chicago Bears have signed free-agent DT Nate Collins (Jaguars) to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Jay Cutler impressed with Devin Hester Thu, 24 May 2012 05:54:27 -0700 Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has been impressed with WR Devin Hester during offseaso workouts. Cutler said Hester is having the best camp of the team's receivers thus far. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Jonathan Wilhite sees time with starters Wed, 23 May 2012 11:26:08 -0700 Chicago Bears CB Jonathan Wilhite worked with the first-team defense during the organized team activities Wednesday, May 23. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Johnny Knox unsure about availability for 2012 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:22:49 -0700 Chicago Bears WR Johnny Knox (back) said he is working hard in his rehab from back surgery but is not sure if he will be able to play this season. Knox said he lost 30 pounds after the surgery but has added 10 of those pounds back. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Two see time at LT during OTAs Wed, 23 May 2012 11:13:19 -0700 Chicago Bears OTs Chris Williams and J'Marcus Webb saw time with the first-team offense at left tackle during the organized team activities Wednesday, May 23. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Brian Urlacher injury update Wed, 23 May 2012 05:17:10 -0700 Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not take part in organized team activities Tuesday, May 22, but he is expected to be completely healthy when training camp opens. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Unlikely to be interested in Kellen Winslow Mon, 21 May 2012 16:38:52 -0700 The Chicago Bears are not expected to show interest in Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow if he is released. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Lance Briggs hopes Tommie Harris returns Mon, 21 May 2012 11:09:52 -0700 Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs said he hopes the team signs free-agent DT Tommie Harris (Chargers) because he believes Harris makes the defense better. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Plenty of money available for Matt Forte 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. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Other deals affect Matt Forte negotiations 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. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Tim Jennings appears favorite for starting job Sun, 20 May 2012 12:47:59 -0700 Chicago Bears CB Tim Jennings appears to have the inside track for the starting cornerback job opposite CB Charles Tillman entering training camp. Jennings likely will compete with CBs Kelvin Hayden and Jonathan Wilhite for the job. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Brandon Marshall has high hopes for team Sat, 19 May 2012 11:33:54 -0700 Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall said he believes the team can make it to the Super Bowl this season and win the championship. Comment (1) | Share: Bears | Brandon Marshall will not be charged for incident Thu, 17 May 2012 16:16:11 -0700 Harvey Steinberg, attorney for Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall, said Marshall will not be charged for anything in connection to an altercation outside a nightclub in March. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Earl Bennett could start Thu, 17 May 2012 10:39:45 -0700 Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett could start at wide receiver this season if the team decides to use WR Devin Hester for a special package of plays. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Alshon Jeffery expected to be immediate starter Thu, 17 May 2012 10:37:04 -0700 The Chicago Bears are expected to make WR Alshon Jeffery a starter at the start of the regular season. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Brandon Marshall unlikely to be suspended if no charges Thu, 17 May 2012 10:26:39 -0700 Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall likely will not be suspended by the NFL for his involvement in a March incident at a nightclub if the police did not file any charges against Marshall. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Financials for Brandon Hardin Wed, 16 May 2012 22:18:58 -0700 Updating a previous report, the Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contract with FS Brandon Hardin worth $2.721 million Wednesday, May 16. The deal includes a $591,376 signing bonus, according to a league source. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Two may compete for LT job Wed, 16 May 2012 09:50:52 -0700 Chicago Bears OTs J'Marcus Webb and Chris Williams may compete for the starting left tackle position during training camp with the loser of the competition becoming a swing tackle. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Will move Chris Williams to OT Wed, 16 May 2012 09:47:36 -0700 Updating a previous report, the Chicago Bears will be moving OG Chris Williams to offensive tackle this season. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Jay Cutler confident Matt Forte will play 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. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 15 May 2012 10:45:33 -0700 The Chicago Bears signed third-round draft pick FS Brandon Hardin to a four-year deal Tuesday, May 15, completing the signing of all of their 2012 draft picks. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Hardin will be making the transition from cornerback to safety. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Jay Cutler has concerns about OL Mon, 14 May 2012 15:37:13 -0700 Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said he is going to take a wait-and-see approach before being comfortable with the offensive line in the new offense this season. "You know, the offensive line is definitely going to be a concern and seeing where those guys are going to fit in and seeing what five we go with. If [OT Gabe Carimi] comes back, if [OT J'Marcus Webb] pans out. Where are we going to put [OG Chris Williams]? There are some question marks there. Until we really get that resolved, and get our front five settled in, we've got some work to do on offense," Cutler said. Cutler thinks the new offense will help some but they will still need to protect him on passing plays. Comment (0) | Share: Bears | Chris Williams likely moving back to OT Mon, 14 May 2012 13:01:22 -0700 The Chicago Bears likely will be moving to OG Chris Williams to offensive tackle this season after using him at offensive guard last season. Williams has seen time at guard and tackle during offseason workouts. Comment (0) | Share:  |
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