Chicago Bears

Brandon Meriweather joins Bears on one-year deal

September 4, 2011
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The most notable name cut loose during this weekend’s league-wide purge has already found a new home. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Bears and safety Brandon Meriweather agreed to a one-year contract on Sunday. The financial terms of the deal are not yet known. Meriweather was dumped by the Patriots in a surprising move Saturday [...]

Bears release Chester Taylor after all

September 3, 2011
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The roller coaster week for running back Chester Taylor just came to a screeching halt. The Bears continued to pare down their roster to the 53-man limit before Saturday evening’s deadline, and one of the Turk’s unfortunate victims was Taylor, the 10-year vet. On Monday, a report stated the Bears cut ties with Taylor before [...]

Bears extend contract offer to Matt Forte

August 31, 2011
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One day after the 49ers’ Frank Gore received his long-awaited contract extension, the Bears are about to follow suit with their own star running back. Sources tell Michael C. Wright of ESPNChicago.com that the Bears are very much in the thick of contract negotiations with Matt Forte, and have offered him a deal that includes [...]

Bears release Chester Taylor, ask him back

August 29, 2011
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Monday proved to be a roller coaster day for Bears running back Chester Taylor, who was reportedly fired and re-hired within a matter of hours. Per ESPNChicago.com, Taylor met with coach Lovie Smith today, and was informed that he’s “no longer in the Bears’ plans.” Smith also revealed that Taylor, the tenth- year back, had [...]

Bears warn Roy Williams: Get in shape, or else

August 24, 2011
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Not even a part of the Bears for one month, and yet Roy Williams is already on the cusp of losing his starting role. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Bears’ receivers coach Darryl Drake sent a strong message to Williams on Wednesday, succinctly stating the ex-Cowboy is “not where he needs to be”, and could [...]

Lofa Tatupu, Bears have mutual interest

August 3, 2011
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Free agent linebacker Lofa Tatupu has spent the first six seasons of his career playing in the NFC West. For his seventh, the ex-Seahawk could reside in the NFC’s Norse division. Per ESPNChicago.com, there is “mutual interest” between the Bears and Tatupu, who’s become a hot commodity on the open market. Tatupu, released by the [...]

Matt Forte reports to camp, will not hold out

July 29, 2011
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For the duration of training camp, the Bears won’t have to worry about their starting running back pulling a no-show. According to ESPN Chicago, Matt Forte has reported to Bears training camp on time, despite seeking a contract extension. Forte has been pining for a new deal since January, and Chicago hasn’t given in to [...]

Roy Williams agrees to two-year deal with Bears

July 29, 2011
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UPDATE: Williams has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Chicago, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jay Cutler could soon be getting some much-needed help in the form of a receiver. Citing a league source, Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that free agent wideout Roy Williams is “expected” to sign with the [...]

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