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Buccaneers | Pursuing Brian Urlacher? Wed Sep 17, 03:32 AM
With an injury to LB Mason Foster, rumors have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pursuing free agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears). Urlacher resigned Tuesday, Sept. 16, from his Fox Sports 1 analysis job, fueling the speculation. Sources say a signing, if one happens at all, would not occur this week.
| Footballguys view: Alright Lovie, let's not get crazy here. Urlacher played most of his career with the Chicago Bears under new Bucs head coach Lovie Smith. With Foster injured, the team has a need at the linebacker position but Urlacher is not the same player he used to be. Urlacher hasn't played since 2012, and getting decent production from him would be nearly impossible. We'll see if the Bucs make a move here. |
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Cowboys | Not working on deal for Brian Urlacher Tue Jun 3, 02:59 PM
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team is not working on deal to sign retired LB Brian Urlacher (Bears).
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Cowboys | Evaluating MLBs Mon Jun 2, 08:07 AM
The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating middle linebacker options on the open market including free-agent LB Jonathan Vilma (Saints) and LB Brian Urlacher (Bears). They will likely use a two-player platoon.
| Footballguys view: The team has to make a move at the position because of the season-ending injury for Sean Lee. We'll see if Vilma or Urlacher is brought in for a private workout in the near future. |
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Buccaneers | Brian Urlacher to visit training camp Fri Jan 31, 01:10 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith invited retired LB Brian Urlacher to visit training camp. 'Brian is a family member for life,' Smith said. 'I've had the privilege to be around a lot of great players, any great player I've been around is always welcome wherever I am. We're trying to build something here football-wise, and I'm going to call on the Brian Urlachers of the world, and of course all our former Bucs around here. Derrick Brooks will tell you I've been in his ear quite a bit, got a chance to text with John Lynch yesterday... anytime you can have players around your current roster that have been through our system and know what it takes, it's a good thing. I will always be inviting any old player that I've been around.'
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Buccaneers | Lavonte David in good company Fri Dec 20, 05:18 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David is the lone player in the NFL with 100 tackles, five sacks and five interceptions this season. The only two to accomplish the feat in the past decade are David and Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher not an option Mon Oct 21, 03:13 PM
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said the team will not try to sign retired LB Brian Urlacher.
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NFL | Brian Urlacher unlikely to get into coaching Sun Jun 23, 11:53 AM
Retired LB Brian Urlacher said he considered the possibility of becoming a coach but does not think he would be a good coach. 'First of all, I don't want to spend the time coaching. I feel bad for them. During the season, they work 90 hours a week. I don't want to do that,' Urlacher said.
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NFL | Brian Urlacher reconfirms retirement is final Fri Jun 21, 02:58 PM
Former LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) reconfirmed his retirement was final Friday, June 21.
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Cowboys | Intrigued Brian Urlacher Thu May 23, 03:29 PM
Retired LB Brian Urlacher said the Dallas Cowboys were one of the team's that intrigued him if he were to have signed with another team other than the Chicago Bears. 'If I could have picked a spot, it would have been Dallas,' Urlacher said. '(The Cowboys) run our defense. They took our D-coordinator (Rod Marinelli). That would have been ideal. But they have two really good young linebackers.'
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Bears | Brian Urlacher will not consider comeback Wed May 22, 03:08 PM
Retired LB Brian Urlacher said he does not see any scenario that would make him consider a comeback at any point.
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NFL | Brian Urlacher retires Wed May 22, 11:16 AM
Free-agent MLB Brian Urlacher (Bears) retired after 13 seasons.
| Footballguys view: Urlacher wasn't getting any interest on the open market and instead decided to hang up his cleats. A first ballot Hall of Fame linebacker Urlacher was named to eight Pro Bowls during his career. Perhaps Urlacher could get some interest if any Middle Linebackers get hurt during training camp. He's not the same player he used to be but some team might take show some interest if they have to. |
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Bears | Reunion with Brian Urlacher unlikely Wed May 15, 10:25 PM
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said Wednesday, May 15, that it was 'less likely than more likely' that the team would try to re-sign free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears), citing that the team has made investment in other players.
| Footballguys view: It seems like the door has been closed on Urlacher returning to the Bears. Anything can happen but at this time it doesn't seem like he's going to be in Chicago this year. The Vikings and Broncos have denied interest in Urlacher as well. |
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Vikings | Not pursuing Brian Urlacher Wed May 15, 09:52 AM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team isn't pursuing free-agent MLB Brian Urlacher (Bears) right now. They plan to give LB Erin Henderson every opportunity to win the middle linebacker job. 'Brian has been a great player in our league for a long, long time,' Frazier said. 'He was a thorn in our side for many years. At this point we want to look at the guys on our roster, give them a chance to compete for the middle linebacker position then we'll see where it takes us.'
| Footballguys view: With both the Broncos and Vikings uninterested in Urlacher he'll have to wait longer to find a new home. We could get to training camp before Urlacher gets an opportunity. |
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Vikings | Not ruling out Brian Urlacher Mon Apr 29, 02:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman indicated the team will not pursue free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) at this point but did not rule out the possibility later in the offseason.
| Footballguys view: Wouldn't it be fitting for a division rival to pick up Urlacher? He's drawn little interest on the free agent market to this point and may have to wait until training camp to sign with a new team. |
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Vikings | Brian Urlacher could be option Sun Apr 28, 02:28 PM
The Minnesota Vikings could still consider pursuing free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) because they did not take a middle linebacker in the early rounds of the draft.
| Footballguys view: Urlacher might not have much left, but the NFC North has a history of teams getting something out of a former cornerstone for a rival on their way out of the league. Urlacher would go back to having marginal IDP value if he can land in Minnesota. |
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Bears | No regrets over Brian Urlacher situation Tue Apr 16, 08:35 PM
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said Tuesday, April 16, that he 'absolutely' had no regrets over how the club handled the negotiations with free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears). 'It was a very straightforward process,' Emery said. 'We had a very honest and open exchange between Brian and his representatives, his agents. There was no lack of clarity. There were no surprises during this period.'
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NFL | Brian Urlacher wants to play for contender Fri Apr 5, 10:26 PM
Free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) isn't expected to sign with a new team any time soon, and he wants to play for a contender, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
| Footballguys view: Most older veterans who don't have a Super Bowl ring will be looking to join a contender when on the open market. Urlacher could always re-sign with the Bears if he doesn't find a deal he likes as a free agent. |
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Bears | Might be open to Brian Urlacher return Tue Apr 2, 09:59 PM
Chicago Bears team chairman George McCaskey indicated Wednesday, April 3, that the team might be open to a return for free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears). 'I talked to him. He was very gracious. I wanted to wait a little bit because I figured there would be a little emotion,' McCaskey said. 'But Brian knows how we feel about him. He's one of the all-time great Bears. He's continued the outstanding linebacker legacy of the Bears. He's going to be in the Hall of Fame, and when he is, everyone is going to think of him as a Chicago Bear.'
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Vikings | Not expected to show interest in Brian Urlacher Sun Mar 31, 02:40 PM
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to pursue free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) because they are looking to add younger players to the team.
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Jaguars | Not expected to pursue Brian Urlacher Mon Mar 25, 02:36 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars are not expected to show interest in free-agent LB Brian Urlacher this offseason.
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NFL | Brian Urlacher receiving interest Mon Mar 25, 01:54 PM
Free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) has received interest from a few teams but no deal is imminent. He is not scheduled to meet with any teams at this point.
| Footballguys view: Urlacher is not the same player he used to be but there should be several teams interested in the veteran All Pro. If healthy Urlacher can still be an impact player on run downs. A team like the Broncos could be considering Urlacher at their MLB position. |
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NFL | Three teams in on Brian Urlacher Fri Mar 22, 12:07 PM
Free-agent MLB Brian Urlacher (Bears) said he thinks he has two good years left in him. His agents have been in contact with the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.
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Bears | More on Brian Urlacher offer Fri Mar 22, 09:05 AM
Updating previous reports, the Chicago Bears offered MLB Brian Urlacher a one-year deal with a $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 workout bonus and $1 million, non-guaranteed base salary.
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NFL | Donald Driver thinks Brian Urlacher may retire Thu Mar 21, 07:31 PM
Retired WR Donald Driver said he expects free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) to retire this offseason.
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Vikings | Unlikely to be interested in Brian Urlacher Thu Mar 21, 01:04 PM
The Minnesota Vikings are not interested in free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) and likely would not express interest unless his asking practice drops significantly.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher, team were too far apart Wed Mar 20, 08:51 PM
Free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) was looking for a one-year deal from the Chicago Bears in the range of $3.5 million to $4 million. The team offered a deal for about $2 million for 2013.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher will not return Wed Mar 20, 06:06 PM
The Chicago Bears have announced they were not able to re-sign free-agent LB Brian Urlacher and will be heading in a different direction.
| Footballguys view: The end of an era in Chicago today. Urlacher made $7.5MM last year and it was speculated the Bears didn't offer him anything more than $2MM as a free agent. He's still an effective run stuffer because of his instincts and football intelligence but he's not as quick in pass protection. We'll see if any other teams are interested in adding the future Hall of Fame LB. |
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Bears | Lance Briggs is only starting LB under contract Fri Mar 15, 10:16 PM
If the Chicago Bears are unable to work out a deal to bring back free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears), that would leave LB Lance Briggs as the only starter remaining from last season which is under contract in 2013.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher could be helped by LB departure Fri Mar 15, 10:15 PM
The departure of LB Nick Roach to the Oakland Raiders could help the team's effort to bring back free-agent LB Brian Urlacher, although it is still not a slam dunk he'll return. The team still needs Urlacher to agree to a return at a price favorable to the team. 'He's part of the group of players that we have to work through and come to a final conclusion (on),' general manager Phil Emery said Friday, March 15. 'That (process) will be (handled) with Brian and his agents.'
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Vikings | In touch with Brian Urlacher Wed Mar 13, 09:15 PM
Free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) has been in contact with the Minnesota Vikings, and a team source with the Vikings confirmed the talks. The team said they are 'monitoring' the situation and still believed Urlacher would eventually return to the Chicago Bears.
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Cardinals | Interested in Brian Urlacher Wed Mar 13, 09:14 PM
The Arizona Cardinals are believed to have some level of interest in free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears).
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Bears | Brian Urlacher looking to Ray Lewis money Wed Mar 13, 09:14 PM
Free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) is looking for a deal in the range of the $5.5 million that retired LB Ray Lewis earned with the Baltimore Ravens last season, according to a source.
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Bears | Talks with Brian Urlacher in limbo Fri Mar 8, 09:06 PM
Negotiations between impending free-agent LB Brian Urlacher and the Chicago Bears are in a holding pattern. The agents for Urlacher submitted a contract proposal to the organization Thursday, March 7, and await a counter offer, according to a report from WFLD-FOX 32 in Chicago.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher's agents made contract offer Thu Mar 7, 09:02 PM
The agents for Chicago Bears impending free-agent LB Brian Urlacher have made a contract offer to the Bears and are waiting for a counter offer.
| Footballguys view: We just can't imagine the Bears going in a different direction with Urlacher. Something should be worked out before the start of free agency. |
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Bears | Working with Brian Urlacher on contract Thu Mar 7, 03:45 PM
The Chicago Bears are talking with impending free-agent LB Brian Urlacher about a new contract.
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Cowboys | Unlikely to pursue Brian Urlacher Wed Mar 6, 03:44 PM
The Dallas Cowboys likely would not pursue Chicago Bears impending free-agent LB Brian Urlacher this offseason because LB Sean Lee is expected to start at middle linebacker next season and Urlacher probably can't play outside linebacker.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher working toward 2013 Tue Mar 5, 08:56 PM
Impending free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) is apparently preparing to play his 14th NFL season, posting a photo on his official Twitter account with a message that read, 'Can't wait for the season to start -- BU #gettingitdone.' Head coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery have not publicly let on one way or the other which way they are leaning as far as bringing Urlacher back. However, the apparent feeling within the organization is that Urlacher remains an important piece on defense and worthy of another contract with the club.
| Footballguys view: It would be difficult to imagine Urlacher lining up for another team. We have a feeling something will get done with the Bears where he could play out the rest of his career with the team. |
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Bears | No decision on Brian Urlacher Thu Feb 21, 02:18 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman said no decision has been made yet on the future of LB Brian Urlacher, but stressed that the franchise would 'never do anything to slight him.'
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Bears | Marc Trestman evaluating all areas Thu Feb 21, 11:06 AM
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman was not forthcoming during the NFL Scouting Combine Thursday, Feb. 21, when asked about the status of several players, including impending free-agent LB Brian Urlacher and OT J'Marcus Webb. Trestman simply said the evaluation process of the entire team is 'ongoing.'
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Bears | Head coach won't comment on Brian Urlacher's future Thu Feb 14, 01:42 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman said it would be premature to comment on impending free agent LB Brian Urlacher's future. Trestman said he spoke to Urlacher on the phone for 30 minutes.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher still a question mark Fri Feb 8, 02:19 PM
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher is still a huge question mark for the Bears this offseason. Urlacher is interested in returning to the Bears, but would likely have to return at a reduced salary. The Bears will also be playing a new scheme in 2013, and that could impact Urlacher's value.
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Bears | Money not top priority for Brian Urlacher Tue Jan 29, 10:13 PM
Impending free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) said Tuesday, Jan. 29, that he intends to play in 2013, and he is hopeful he will be back with the Bears. He said he has not heard anything from the team regarding his future. 'Chicago is my home. Whether I play for the Bears or not, that's my home,' Urlacher said. 'So I want to be there and hopefully we can work something out, but if not I'll go somewhere else.' Urlacher said money was not a top priority for him, and give his age and recent injury history, he said he'd be willing to give the Bears a hometown discount.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher has not heard from the GM Tue Jan 29, 01:25 PM
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he has not spoken to Bears general manager Marc Trestman or anyone else in a decision making role with the team. Urlacher is set to become a free agent this summer and has said he wants to continue playing, preferably with the Bears. 'The Bears have been busy,' Uralcher said. 'They have more important things to take care of right now. I'll let that fall into place and see what happens.'
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Bears | Marc Trestman not committing to Brian Urlacher? Sat Jan 19, 08:24 AM
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman deferred to general manager Phil Emery when asked to comment about the future of LB Brian Urlacher with the team. 'I recognize certainly what he has meant to this locker room and to the fan base,' Trestman said. 'When we get done here, we'll try to answer some of those questions.'
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Bears | Brian Urlacher wants to stay in Chicago Tue Jan 1, 02:04 PM
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he wants to stay with the Chicago Bears, even though he is a free-agent and had said he would only play for former head coach Lovie Smith. 'I feel like I'm a Bear, no matter what happens,' Urlacher said. 'I want to be here. ... I still don't want to play for anybody else, and I'll keep saying that until it happens, I guess.'
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Bears | Week 17 Inactives Sun Dec 30, 11:43 AM
The Chicago Bears have declared RB Armando Allen, LB Blake Costanzo, LB Brian Urlacher, FS Chris Conte, OT Cory Brandon, QB Josh McCown, DL Nate Collins inactive for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: The Bears should be all out to try to get a playoff spot if the Packers can knock off the Vikings. Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte should be on a lot of week 17 Super Bowl winners. |
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Bears | Brian Urlacher doubtful Fri Dec 28, 04:47 PM
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is doubtful for Week 17.
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Bears | Four miss practice Thu Dec 27, 05:14 PM
Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen (knee), S Chris Conte (hamstring) LB Blake Costanzo (calf) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) all did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
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Bears | Brian Urlacher misses practice Wed Dec 26, 05:16 PM
Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 26.
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Bears | HC optimistic Brian Urlacher will return Sun Dec 23, 11:20 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith indicated Sunday, Dec. 23, that he was optimistic LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) will be able to return for the Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions. 'We are definitely thinking that way,' Smith said. 'I would just say he's making a lot of improvement.' Urlacher spent roughly 30 minutes participating in a variety of agility drills, including sideline to sideline and lateral movement running.
| Footballguys view: Getting Urlacher back will be huge for the Bears. If they win against the Lions in week 17 and the Packers beat the Vikings then Chicago will make the playoffs as a wild-card team. |
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