Chicago Bears

Bears to release Alex Brown today

April 1, 2010

After his recent farewell message on Twitter, it was obvious the divorce between the Chicago Bears and defensive end Alex Brown was coming soon. According to the Chicago Tribune, Brown is expected to be released today. Can’t fault the Bears for not trying. They put him on the trade block last week and were unable [...]

Bears will try to trade DE Alex Brown

March 26, 2010

To any team looking for a veteran defensive end, Chicago’s got what you need. Per the Chicago Tribune, the Bears are looking to deal Alex Brown, who they view as expendable following the major acquisition of Julius Peppers. Brown, who has started 102 games all with Chicago, carries a $5 million base salary into the [...]

Bears cut CB Nathan Vasher; Eagles release OL Shawn Andrews

March 17, 2010

Both of these reports are courtesy of Adam Schefter: CB Nathan Vasher was cut by the Bears this afternoon. Vasher, who once was viewed as one of the premier corners in the league, was never going to see the $3 million he was due. Still only 29 years old, Vasher should get some looks on [...]

Bears agree to 6-year deal with Julius Peppers

March 5, 2010

Well, everyone expected this but now it’s confirmed. Julius Pepper is now a Chicago Bear. Even though the team hasn’t formally announced it, the Bears and Peppers have come to an agreement on a 6-year contract that will pay him more than $40 million in the first three years. I will update with the official [...]

Chester Taylor signs four-year deal with Bears

March 5, 2010

We told you RB Chester Taylor would make his first free-agent stop in Chicago today. It’ll apparently be his last stop, too. Taylor and the Bears have reached an agreement on a deal. The numbers: 4 years, $12.5 million and $7 million guaranteed in the first year. ESPN’s Adam Schefter had it first. The Bears [...]

Chester Taylor set to visit with Bears

March 5, 2010

Despite already scheduling a visit/nearing a deal with Julius Peppers today, the Bears are interested in another free-agent. Vikings RB Chester Taylor will be in the Windy City on Friday for a whirl around the Bears facilities, according to ESPN Chicago. Taylor is not expected back with the Vikings so he’ll most likely have a [...]

Schefter: Expect Peppers to sign with Bears

March 5, 2010

Free agency is officially underway! Speaking on ESPN’s midnight NFL Live show, Adam Schefter revealed the “league wide expectation” is that free-agent DE Julius Peppers will visit with the Bears tomorrow and, barring something unexpected, will sign a deal shortly thereafter. This could still change since so many teams are interested in Peppers but as [...]

Bears gearing up to spend in free-agency

March 2, 2010

The Chicago Bears are gearing up to spend, spend, spend once free-agency opens on Friday. And that man pictured above, Julius Peppers, could soon be making a move to the Windy City. Continue reading for more…