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  NFL | Anthony Adams retires    Sat Mar 23, 01:42 PM

Free-agent DT Anthony Adams (Bears) has filed his retirement papers with the NFL.

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  Bears | Could re-sign Anthony Adams    Thu Mar 8, 07:50 PM

The Chicago Bears may consider re-signing free-agent DT Anthony Adams if they are not able to bring back impending free-agent DT Amobi Okoye this offseason.

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  Bears | Get $2.5 million in cap space from cuts    Thu Mar 1, 03:40 PM

The Chicago Bears gained $2.5 million in salary cap space by releasing OT Frank Omiyale and DT Anthony Adams.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams not unhappy about release    Wed Feb 29, 04:07 PM

Free-agent DT Anthony Adams (Bears) said he is not unhappy with the Bears for releasing him this offseason because he did not play as well as the team wanted. He is grateful for the team to make the decision now so he could look for a job early in free agency.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams released    Sun Feb 26, 02:00 PM

The Chicago Bears have released DT Anthony Adams.

Footballguys view: As a street free agent Adams is now free to sign anywhere.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams saw big drop in plays in 2011    Sun Feb 12, 02:14 PM

Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams was on the field for 280 snaps this season which was 302 snaps less than he played in 2010.

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  Bears | Week 16 Inactives    Sun Dec 25, 07:50 PM

The Chicago Bears have declared TE Andre P. Smith, DL Anthony Adams, QB Jay Cutler, OG Levi Horn, RB Marion Barber III, RB Matt Forte, QB Nathan Enderle inactive for Week 16.

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  Bears | Week 14 Inactives    Sun Dec 11, 02:55 PM

The Chicago Bears have declared TE Andre P. Smith, DL Anthony Adams, QB Jay Cutler, SS Major Wright, RB Matt Forte, QB Nathan Enderle, OG Ricky Henry inactive for Week 14.

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  Bears | Four not on injury report    Fri Dec 9, 05:24 PM

Chicago Bears DTs Anthony Adams (back) and DT Henry Melton (knee), LB Brian Urlacher (quadriceps) and CB Charles Tillman (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 9, and are no longer listed on the Week 14 injury report.

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  Bears | Three practice    Thu Dec 8, 06:01 PM

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (back), CB Charles Tillman (quadriceps) and LB Brian Urlacher (quadriceps) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 8.

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  Bears | Three players limited    Wed Dec 7, 06:39 PM

Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (back), LB Brian Urlacher (quadriceps) and CB Charles Tillman (quadriceps) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.

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  Bears | Week 13 Inactives    Sun Dec 4, 11:50 AM

The Chicago Bears have declared TE Andre P. Smith, DL Anthony Adams, CB D.J. Moore, LB Jabara Williams, QB Jay Cutler, QB Josh McCown, OG Ricky Henry inactive for Week 13.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams not expected to play    Fri Dec 2, 04:55 PM

Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 2. He is listed as questionable for Week 13 and is not expected to play.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams misses practice    Thu Dec 1, 07:34 PM

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (back) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 1.

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  Bears | Week 12 Inactives    Sun Nov 27, 02:58 PM

The Chicago Bears have declared TE Andre P. Smith, DL Anthony Adams, CB D.J. Moore, LB Jabara Williams, QB Jay Cutler, QB Josh McCown, OG Ricky Henry inactive for Week 12.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams needs to step up his game    Tue Nov 8, 01:58 AM

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams was inactive for the Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and head coach Lovie Smith said Adams and DL Henry Melton need to step up their games. DL Matt Toeaina (knee) replaced Adams in the lineup. 'He's been OK. He needs to play better,' Smith said of Adams. 'Kind of simple as that.'

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  Bears | Week 9 Inactives    Mon Nov 7, 07:07 PM

The Chicago Bears have declared DL Anthony Adams, DL Corey Wootton, OT Gabe Carimi, LB Jabara Williams, RB Kahlil Bell, DL Mario Addison, QB Nathan Enderle inactive for Week 9.

Footballguys view: Carimi is still not healthy enough to play, and the Bears could use him against the Eagles tough set of defensive ends.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams to start at nose tackle    Fri Oct 14, 09:55 PM

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams is expected to move into the starting lineup in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings at nose tackle with DL Matt Toeaina (knee) out.

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  Bears | Seven probable for Week 1    Fri Sep 9, 07:01 PM

Chicago Bears RB Kahlil Bell (knee), TE Kellen Davis (back), DT Anthony Adams (calf), LB Lance Briggs (knee), FS Chris Conte (head), SS Craig Steltz (hip) and LB Patrick Mannelly (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 9. They are listed as probable for Week 1 and are expected to play.

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  Bears | Eight practice in full    Thu Sep 8, 06:14 PM

Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (calf), RB Kahlil Bell (knee), LB Lance Briggs (knee), S Chris Conte (head), TE Kellen Davis (back), WR Sam Hurd (ankle), OL Patrick Mannelly (calf) and S Craig Steltz (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 8.

Footballguys view: Without Marion Barber in the lineup the Bears will use Bell as the primary backup behind Matt Forte.

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  Bears | Three limited    Wed Sep 7, 08:37 PM

Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (calf), WR Sam Hurd (ankle) and DE Corey Wootton (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 7.

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  Bears | Three limited Wednesday    Wed Sep 7, 05:58 PM

Chicago Bears WR Sam Hurd (ankle), DE Corey Wootton (knee) and DT Anthony Adams (calf) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 7.

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  Bears | Several players to miss preseason finale     Thu Sep 1, 10:51 AM

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith confirmed that none of the injured players will play in the team's preseason finale. That includes LB Lance Briggs (knee), DL Anthony Adams (calf), RB Marion Barber III (calf), DE Corey Wootton (knee), WR Sam Hurd (ankle) and TE Desmond Clark (knee).

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  Bears | Eight players miss practice    Mon Aug 29, 06:19 PM

Chicago Bears RB Marion Barber III (calf), WRs Sam Hurd (ankle) and Devin Hester (undisclosed), TE Desmond Clark (knee) and Kellen Davis (back), DE Corey Wootton (knee), DT Anthony Adams (calf) and LB Lance Briggs (knee) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 29.

Footballguys view: Barber's calf is bad enough that it caused the team to keep Chester Taylor after reports got out that he was released.

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  Bears | Five miss practice     Wed Aug 24, 03:39 PM

Chicago Bears WR Sam Hurd (leg), DE Corey Wootton (knee), DT Anthony Adams (calf), LB Lance Briggs (undisclosed) and CB Mike Holmes (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 24.

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  Bears | Several miss game due to injuries    Tue Aug 23, 12:11 AM

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (undisclosed), CB Zackary Bowman (head), LB Lance Briggs (undisclosed), RB Harvey Unga (personal) and DL Corey Wootton (undisclosed) were unable to play due to injury in the preseasoon game Monday, Aug. 22.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams in walking boot     Wed Aug 10, 02:10 PM

Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (calf) is wearing a walking boot on his left leg to protect a calf injury. He said the injury is nothing serious but he is not sure when he will be able to return.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams agrees to terms     Fri Jul 29, 02:32 PM

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with free-agent DT Anthony Adams (Bears). It is believed to be a two-year deal but financial terms were not disclosed.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams expected to be priority     Fri Jul 22, 04:16 PM

The Chicago Bears are expected to consider re-signing free-agent DT Anthony Adams as a priority once the lockout is lifted. The team offered Adams a deal similar to the three-year, $6 million extension DT Matt Toeaina signed during the offseason prior to the lockout, but the team likely will increase their offer to Adams after the lockout.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams staying in shape    Wed Jul 6, 12:03 PM

Chicago Bears impending free-agent DT Anthony Adams said he weighs 310 pounds at this point, which is what he considers is his ideal playing weight.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams could have several interested teams    Wed Jul 6, 11:55 AM

Chicago Bears impending free-agent DT Anthony Adams has indicated that he would like to re-sign with the Bears but is expected to receive interest from several teams because of his willingness to play nose tackle.

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  Bears | Still believed to be interested in Anthony Adams    Sun May 15, 05:07 PM

The Chicago Bears still appear to be interested in re-signing impending free-agent DT Anthony Adams even though they drafted DT Stephen Paea in the second round. The team may not be willing to pay Adams what he believes he is worth.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams wants to stay    Tue Apr 26, 05:30 PM

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams said he would prefer to re-sign with the team this year. 'I love it here (Chicago),' Adams said. 'My kids were born here, we were just one game away from the Super Bowl and I got a good rapport with all my teammates. There are no big egos here on this team. I love the coaching staff, the training staff, (strength and conditioning coach) Rusty Jones does a great job with everything. It's just a great fit for me. I fit well within the scheme and I love it here. I'm from Detroit, so I'm a Midwest guy, so I love being here.' The Bears have also indicated that they would like to re-sign him.

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  Bears | Hopeful of re-signing Anthony Adams    Thu Apr 7, 02:54 AM

The Chicago Bears are hopeful of re-signing DL Anthony Adams, reports John Mullin, of CSNChicago.com. Adams, who won the Ed Block Courage Award Tuesday, April 5, started all 16 games last year and played in all 16 games in 2010. The team does not have a ready replacement if they cannot bring Adams back, so re-signing him is seen as a top priority.

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  Bears | Approached Anthony Adams about extension    Wed Jan 26, 09:34 AM

The Chicago Bears approached impending free-agent DL Anthony Adams earlier in the season about the possibility of signing a contract extension, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.

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  Bears | Anthony Adams not on injury report for playoff game    Fri Jan 14, 05:27 PM

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 14, after being limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 13, according to Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune. He is not on the injury report for the team's Divisional Round playoff game.

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  Bears | A. Adams may take Harrison's starting job    Tue Dec 15, 10:34 PM

Mark Potash, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams might have won a stating job after his strong performance Week 14. Adams finished with six tackles, a tackle for a loss and a fumble recovery against the Green Bay Packers. Adams is currently sharing time with starting DT Marcus Harrison, but Adams has outplayed him over the team's last five games. Adams has 19 tackles and one sack in that span, while Harrison has five tackles and one sack.

Footballguys view: Adams is a great pickup in DT required IDP leagues, and he should get a lot of tackle opportunities against the Ravens this Sunday.

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  Bears | A. Adams could be used as FB this season    Thu Dec 3, 04:07 PM

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said there is a chance DT Anthony Adams will be used as a short-yardage fullback at some point this season. The Bears tried to use Adams in the role in Week 12, but he failed to report as an eligible receiver.

Footballguys view: Adams is no Refrigerator Perry!

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  Bears | Adams questionable for Week 6    Fri Oct 16, 06:58 PM

Updating a previous report, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (toe) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 16. He is listed as questionable for Week 6.

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  Bears | Three defensive players expected to play in Week 6    Fri Oct 16, 03:33 PM

Chicago Bears DT Tommie Harris (knee), DT Anthony Adams (toe) and LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) are expected to play in Week 6.

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  Bears | Adams limited Thursday    Thu Oct 15, 05:48 PM

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 15, and is expected to play in Week 6.

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  Bears | Four players miss practice Wednesday    Wed Oct 14, 06:23 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (toe), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs), DT Israel Idonije (knee) and RB Adrian N. Peterson (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Footballguys view: Nick Roach will start at MLB if Hillenmeyer can't go this week.

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  Bears | Four players probable for Week 4    Fri Oct 2, 03:44 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears TE Desmond Clark (rib), C Patrick Mannelly (arm), DT Anthony Adams (knee) and DE Alex Brown (ankle) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. They are listed as probable for Week 4 and are expected to play in the game.

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  Bears | Four players limited Thursday    Thu Oct 1, 06:46 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Israel Idonije (knee), C Patrick Mannelly (arm), DT Anthony Adams (knee) and DE Alex Brown (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 1. All four are expected to play in Week 4.

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  Bears | Adams, Mannelly limited Wednesday    Wed Sep 30, 03:35 PM

CBSSports.com reports Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams (knee) and C Patrick Mannelly (arm) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 30.

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  Bears | Adams fined $5,000    Wed Sep 30, 02:47 PM

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams has been fined $5,000 for a facemask penalty he was called for in Week 3. Adams said he plans to appeal.

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