Chicago Bears

Mike Martz not expected back with Bears

December 4, 2011

Despite the noted progress he’s made with the Bears’ offense — specifically quarterback Jay Cutler — Mike Martz is unlikely to remain in the Windy City. Appearing on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, Adam Schefter reported that Martz, the Bears’ offensive coordinator, is not expected to return in 2012. Martz’s contract is set to expire after [...]

Bears extend Earl Bennett through 2015

December 2, 2011

While Matt Forte — the NFL’s third-leading rusher — continues to be held in a contractual holding pattern, one of his offensive cohorts was deemed worthy of a new pact, and cashed in Friday. Per the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears signed receiver Earl Bennett to a four-year, $18 million contract extension. The deal, which runs [...]

Jay Cutler has broken right thumb, out ‘a while’

November 20, 2011

After knocking off the Chargers with relative ease, the red-hot Bears are now proud owners of a five-game winning streak. Much of their recent success can be attributed to the play of quarterback Jay Cutler, who turned in another good performance Sunday. Unfortunately, Chicago’s gunslinger didn’t come out of the game unscathed, likely hampering their [...]

Matt Forte to be franchised ‘barring breakthrough’

October 30, 2011

One of the NFL’s worst kept secrets is Matt Forte, the dynamic Bears running back who currently boasts the fifth-most rushing yards in the league. Far from a secret is Forte’s year-long desire for the team to re-do his deal, which they’ve refused to do up to this point. Now Chicago has revealed their Plan [...]

Bears cut ties with Chris Harris

October 27, 2011

Following an unsuccessful attempt at forcing his way out of town, Chris Harris has finally received his wish — walking papers from the Bears. Per ESPNChicago.com, the Bears released Harris, one week after the veteran strong safety asked to be traded. Upon learning of the news, Harris tweeted that he appreciated his time in the [...]

Matt Forte, Bears end contract negotiations

September 6, 2011

While it seemed imminent that the Bears were about to reward running back Matt Forte with a new contract, that now won’t happen for at least another four months. Appearing on WBBM-AM 780 Chicago on Monday night, Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said the team and the representatives for Forte have a “mutual understanding” that [...]

Brandon Meriweather joins Bears on one-year deal

September 4, 2011

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

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 [...]