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Bears | Devin Hester competing Mon Jun 17, 11:06 AM
Chicago Bears KR Devin Hester is competing to keep his job as the primary kick returner. WR Earl Bennett is also fielding kicks, and at age 31, Hester could become a salary cap casualty.
| Footballguys view: We doubt Bennett beats out Hester for that position. The team has moved Hester out of the mix at WR so he can focus solely on being a return man. Hester has a $2.9MM cap number this year. There's only $833k of dead money in that contract, so if the team cut Hester they would save $2.1MM. |
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Bears | Unlikely to pursue Israel Idonije Fri Jun 14, 10:50 PM
The Chicago Bears are unlikely to re-sign free-agent DL Israel Idonije after adding DL Sedrick Ellis, as the team is very limited in what they can do from a salary cap perspective.
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Bears | Improvement in Brandon Hardin's game Fri Jun 14, 10:49 PM
Chicago Bears FS Brandon Hardin has shown improvement during the offseason, as he is reportedly seeing the field better and reacting quicker.
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Bears | Kyle Long out until training camp Fri Jun 14, 10:47 PM
Chicago Bears OG Kyle Long will not participate in practice until training camp. However, he will be part of the team's rookie developmental program starting next week.
Link to story Bears | J'Marcus Webb certainty for RT? Fri Jun 14, 10:46 PM
Chicago Bears OT J'Marcus Webb is the team's starting right tackle, and it is unlikely he will be pushed much for the job unless he has an absolutely awful training camp and preseason.
| Footballguys view: It's a good spot for Webb. He was miscast as a Left Tackle but can be a quality player on the right side where he'll see less athletic pass rushers. The Bears have done a brilliant job with their O-Line upgrades this offseason. |
Bears | Alshon Jeffery locked in Fri Jun 14, 10:45 PM
Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) has been limited during offseason workouts, but the team is pleased with how he has worked to get himself in better physical condition. He even added strength, working with teammate WR Brandon Marshall in Miami. 'He's had a really good spring. Mentally he's been locked in since we got started,' receivers coach Mike Groh said Friday, June 14. 'He's made good improvement on the field with things (we) wanted to work on, and in terms of grasp of offense, he's where he should be.'
| Footballguys view: Jeffery is an exciting prospect to consider for fantasy owners. We love the upgrades the Bears have made to their offense this offseason. They'll likely protect QB Jay Cutler better and better weapons like TE Martellus Bennett will only help open things up for the other receivers in the passing game. His current ADP is WR47 and he's coming off the board at 12.10 in 12 team PPR leagues. |
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Bears | Coach impressed with James Brown Fri Jun 14, 05:40 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Mark Trestman said he was impressed with how OG James Brown progressed during offseason workouts. Brown worked with the first-team offense at guard during workouts because OG Kyle Long was not able to participate.
Link to story Bears | Want Jay Cutler to get ball out quicker Fri Jun 14, 05:14 PM
Chicago Bears quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh said the team wants QB Jay Cutler to throw the ball quicker in order to avoid some sacks. 'We've stressed that we want the ball out. There's a rhythm to what we do. He appreciates that, and he knows if he's getting the ball out he's not getting hit. We're all involved in it and everybody is responsible for it. Since we said Day 1 that's our No. 1 goal, we've got to live up to it and make sure we are not holding onto the ball forever,' Cavanaugh said.
| Footballguys view: Things are shaping up nicely for Cutler in 2013. The team added more weapons in the passing game like TE Martellus Bennett and also upgraded the offensive line this offseason. Cutler is going to be protected better and will have more options to throw to. Under new head coach Marc Trestman we could see Cutler perform like he did back in Denver. Cutler is a value QB and can be a target if you wait at the position. His current ADP is QB19 and he's coming off the board at 12.02. |
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Bears | A.J. Lindeman signed Fri Jun 14, 02:04 PM
The Chicago Bears have signed undrafted free-agent OL A.J. Lindeman (Toledo) to a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Will sign A.J. Lindeman Thu Jun 13, 08:07 PM
The Chicago Bears will sign undrafted free-agent OL A.J. Lindeman (Toledo).
Link to story Bears | Sedrick Ellis contract update Thu Jun 13, 08:05 PM
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears DT Sedrick Ellis signed a one-year deal worth $1 million. The deal includes a $285,000 signing bonus.
Link to storySedrick Ellis player page
Bears | Waive Maurice Jones Thu Jun 13, 04:10 PM
The Chicago Bears waived CB Maurice Jones Thursday, June 13.
Link to story Bears | Alshon Jeffery limited in practice Thu Jun 13, 03:14 PM
Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) appeared to be limited in practice Thursday, June 13.
| Footballguys view: This has been the case with Jeffery this week. There's no need to rush him back at this point. Jeffery is set for a bigger role this season as the WR2 starting opposite Brandon Marshall. |
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Bears | Brandon Marshall misses practice Thu Jun 13, 03:08 PM
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 13.
| Footballguys view: Marshall has dealt with hip injuries throughout his entire pro career. He should be more than ready to go by the start of training camp. |
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Bears | Maurice Jones misses practice Thu Jun 13, 02:32 PM
Chicago Bears CB Maurice Jones (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 13.
Link to story Bears | Two excused from practice Thu Jun 13, 02:25 PM
Chicago Bears DT Stephen Paea and S Tom Zbikowski were excused from practice for personal reasons Thursday, June 13.
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Bears | Sedrick Ellis terms Thu Jun 13, 10:16 AM
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears DT Sedrick Ellis signed a one-year, $1 million deal with $500,000 guaranteed. He has a $215,000 base salary and a $285,000 signing bonus.
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Bears | Tress Way has chance to win job Wed Jun 12, 10:57 PM
Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis said Wednesday, June 12, that undrafted free-agent P Tress Way could push P Adam Podlesh for the starting job in training camp and the preseason. 'I view (Way) as a competitor,' DeCamillis said. He has some positive things. He has a chance.'
Link to story Bears | Alshon Jeffery sits out practice Wed Jun 12, 04:28 PM
Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 12, as a precaution.
| Footballguys view: The team is going to be cautious here as hamstring injuries are known to linger if not treated properly. Jeffery suffered a minor hamstring injury during organized team activities last week. He'll be in for a big role this season as the team's WR2 starting opposite Brandon Marshall. |
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Bears | Brandon Marshall misses practice Wed Jun 12, 04:17 PM
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 12, because the team wants to be careful with him since he is recovering from hip surgery.
| Footballguys view: Marshall did participate in practice on Tuesday and they're not going to overuse him this offseason. The team fully expects Marshall to be ready for the start of training camp. |
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Bears | Jay Cutler confirms marriage Tue Jun 11, 07:23 PM
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler confirmed he recently married actress Kristin Cavallari. The quarterback said he feels much older after exchanging vows.
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Bears | Sedrick Ellis signs Tue Jun 11, 04:34 PM
The Chicago Bears signed DT Sedrick Ellis (Saints) to a one-year deal Tuesday, June 11. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Ellis has been a huge bust since being a first-round pick out of USC in 2008. He'll work as a backup and rotational player if he even makes the final roster. |
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Bears | More on Alshon Jeffery Tue Jun 11, 03:10 PM
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring. The injury is not believed to be serious and the team is just being cautious.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Bears here. Jeffery is set to be a big part of their passing game as the starter opposite Brandon Marshall. They'll bring him along carefully as he deals with this hamstring injury. |
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Bears | Alshon Jeffery limited in practice Tue Jun 11, 02:23 PM
Chicago Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (undisclosed) suffered a tweak on a long pass he caught in organized team activities last week and was limited in practice Tuesday, June 11.
| Footballguys view: The team will be careful with Jeffery as he deals with this injury. He's set to make a bigger impact this year as the Bears' WR2 opposite Brandon Marshall. In the new Marc Trestman offense we could see Jeffery become an every week flex option for fantasy owners. His current ADP is WR48 and he's coming off the board at 12.09 in 12 team PPR leagues. |
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Bears | Jonathan Scott fully practices Tue Jun 11, 01:59 PM
Chicago Bears OT Jonathan Scott (thumb) fully participated in practice Tuesday, June 11.
Link to story Bears | Shea McClellin banged up Tue Jun 11, 08:58 AM
Chicago Bears DE Shea McClellin (foot) has been bothered by plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
| Footballguys view: McClellin finished last year with only 2.5 sacks as a situational rusher but is looking for a bigger role in 2013. The injury is not considered severe and he should be ready to participate later in minicamp. |
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Bears | Gabe Carimi trade update Mon Jun 10, 05:29 PM
Updating a previous report, the Chicago Bears have traded OT Gabe Carimi to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2014 sixth-round draft choice.
Link to story Bears | Two WRs added Mon Jun 10, 02:16 PM
The Chicago Bears have signed free-agent WR Devin Aromashodu (Vikings) and WR Jerrell Jackson (Jacksonville). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived WRs Demetrius Fields and Dale Moss.
| Footballguys view: The Bears are trying to find quality depth at the WR position. Aromashodu returns to Chicago after playing with the Bears from 2008-2010. He brings a vertical element to the field but has not developed as a route runner during his pro career. Jackson was an UDFA (2012) out of Missouri and is known for his run after the catch ability. |
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Bears | Sign Tony Fiammetta Mon Jun 10, 01:06 PM
The Chicago Bears signed FB Tony Fiammetta.
| Footballguys view: Fiammetta is a good all-around player who can contribute as a blocker, short yardage runner, and receiver out of the backfield. He was added to take the place of Evan Rodgriguez who was cut Monday morning. |
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Bears | Will cut Evan Rodriguez Mon Jun 10, 01:05 PM
The Chicago Bears will release TE Evan Rodriguez Monday, June 10, following the 2012 fourth-round pick's second offseason arrest a few weeks ago.
Link to storyEvan Rodriguez player page
Bears | Receive conditional pick for Gabe Carimi Sun Jun 9, 08:36 PM
The Chicago Bears traded former first-round pick OL Gabe Carimi to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, June 9, for a conditional draft pick, according to a source. Carimi must pass a physical with the Buccaneers for the deal to become official.
| Footballguys view: The Bears are moving on here. Carimi has been a disappointment for them since being a first-round pick by the former regime in 2011. The team has seriously upgraded their offensive line this offseason and there was no guarantee that Carimi would have been the starter at right guard. |
Bears | JaMarcus Russell looks good during workout Fri Jun 7, 07:43 PM
Free-agent QB JaMarcus Russell (Raiders) looked good during his workout for the Chicago Bears Friday, June 7, but the team is unlikely to sign him to a deal. A league source said Russell showed a 'big arm' and a 'good positive demeanor' but also showed a bit of rust with timing and accuracy of his throws.
| Footballguys view: The Bears are just updating their emergency list here. Russell has been working out with former NFL QB Jeff Garcia at T.E.S.T. West in California as he tries to make a comeback. The Bears seem happy with their backup QBs Josh McCown and Matt Blanchard right now. |
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Bears | Gabe Carimi will be at minicamp Fri Jun 7, 05:22 PM
Chicago Bears OG Gabe Carimi will participate in the team's upcoming minicamp after not taking part in any of the organized team activities because he was working out on his own. General manager Phil Emery said the team has been in contact with Carimi this offseason.
Link to story Bears | Will not sign any QBs that worked out Fri Jun 7, 05:17 PM
The Chicago Bears will not sign free-agent QB JaMarcus Russell (Raiders), QB Trent Edwards (Eagles) or QB Jordan Palmer (Jaguars) after working them out earlier this week.
| Footballguys view: The Bears were just updating their emergency list. At this time they're comfortable with Josh McCown and Matt Blanchard as the backups behind Jay Cutler. |
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Bears | Jay Cutler and Mike Tice had ugly relationship Fri Jun 7, 01:20 PM
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler and offensive coordinator Mike Tice were on such bad terms last season that QB Josh McCown had to act as a liason between the two. Tice is no longer with the team. 'I was just talking to McCown this morning and one of the things we said is it's so cool to come to work where it's not one of those things where it's dreadful,' WR Brandon Marshall said this week.
| Footballguys view: Cutler could have a better relationship with new head coach Marc Trestman. That could help Cutler play better in 2013 and better utilize the weapons around him. The Bears have done a good job upgrading their offense line and receiving weapons this offseason. Cutler is a nice value at QB18 and can be part of a quality rotation if you wait until the later rounds to draft a quarterback. |
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Bears | Anthony Mosley working out Wed Jun 5, 11:11 AM
The Chicago Bears are working out free-agent CB Anthony Mosley (49ers) Wednesday, June 5.
Link to story Bears | Eddie Williams to visit Friday Tue Jun 4, 11:54 PM
Free-agent FB Eddie Williams (Browns) will have a tryout with the Chicago Bears Friday, June 7.
Link to story Bears | No intent of cutting Evan Rodriguez Tue Jun 4, 11:53 PM
The Chicago Bears have no intention of cutting FB Evan Rodriguez because of his DUI arrest Friday, May 31.
| Footballguys view: Some thought Rodriguez would be on the roster bubble this year after two offseason arrests. The Bears would like to keep him around and see if he can have a better season than he did as a rookie last year. |
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Bears | More on JaMarcus Russell Tue Jun 4, 08:55 PM
Updating a previous report, a league source said Tuesday, June 4, that the workout for free-agent QB JaMarcus Russell (Raiders) is 'information gathering,' and there is no deal which is imminent. Russell is among a handful of quarterbacks the team will look at Friday, June 7.
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Bears | More on Brandon Marshall's hip, health Tue Jun 4, 06:39 PM
Updating previous reports, Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (hip) returned to the practice field on Tuesday, June 4, to take part in organized team activities after missing much of the offseason because of arthroscopic surgery on his hip in January. The wideout expressed a fear that his hip will become a long-term problem, since he's had multiple procedures on it and has been affected by the injury in each of the past two years, but he's optimistic about his condition for the time being. Marshall participated in only individual drills on Tuesday but expects to do more at future sessions, with the goal of being at full speed by training camp. He feels that he hasn't lost any mobility or speed, and he displayed what appeared to be his top form during workouts.
Link to storyBrandon Marshall player page
Bears | JaMarcus Russell to work out Tue Jun 4, 04:13 PM
The Chicago Bears will work out free agent QB JaMarcus Russell (Raiders) Friday, June 7, along with three other quarterbacks.
| Footballguys view: The Bears only have Josh McCown and Matt Blanchard as backup QBs behind Jay Cutler. Russell has been out of football since 2009 after being the number one overall pick in 2007. He's considered the biggest draft bust in NFL history but has been working hard at T.E.S.T. West to get back into the league. Former NFL QB Jeff Garcia has been mentoring Russell during this journey. He has a rocket arm but struggled with decision making during his pro career. |
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Bears | Jonathan Scott leaves practice early Tue Jun 4, 02:52 PM
Chicago Bears OT Jonathan Scott (hand, wrist) left practice early Tuesday, June 4, with ice on his hand and wrist.
Link to story Bears | Brandon Marshall says he is fully healthy Tue Jun 4, 02:46 PM
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (hip) said he is fully healthy after dealing with a hip issue.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Marshall, Bears fans, and fantasy owners here. Marshall should continue to dominate under new head coach Marc Trestman. Last year he finished the season as the second best WR in fantasy football. He's coming off the board at 2.05 in 12 team PPR leagues and his ADP is WR3. |
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Bears | Brandon Marshall does individual work Tue Jun 4, 02:29 PM
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (hip) did individual work, but did not take part in team drills Tuesday, June 4.
Link to storyBrandon Marshall player page
Bears | Brandon Marshall returns Tue Jun 4, 11:22 AM
Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall (hip) received clearance to return to workouts Tuesday, June 4.
Link to storyBrandon Marshall player page
Bears | Evan Rodriguez in trouble Fri May 31, 03:49 PM
Chicago Bears FB Evan Rodriguez was ticketed for DUI, speeding and improper lane usage Thursday, May 31.
| Footballguys view: This won't help Rodgriguez make a positive impression on the new regime. It's his second arrest of the offseason. He's no lock to make the final roster. |
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Bears | Don't want to cut Gabe Carimi Fri May 24, 02:27 PM
The Chicago Bears do not want to cut OL Gabe Carimi. The team wants Carimi in organized team activities, and there is no financial gain for the team in cutting Carimi.
| Footballguys view: Carimi has been missing voluntary OTAs so he can train down in Arizona. He's going to work inside at Guard this year and will be competing for a backup job in training camp. |
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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Bears | TE depth chart open Wed May 22, 09:38 AM
The Chicago Bears' depth chart at tight end after TE Martellus Bennett is wide open. TE Fendi Onobun could seize an opportunity for playing time.
| Footballguys view: Onobun is a converted basketball player who never lived up to the hype during his time with the Rams. After he was waived by the Rams in 2011 Onobun bounced around to four different teams (Seahawks, Redskins, Jaguars, Bills) before finding a spot with the Bears this year. He's incredibly athletic but attitude, work ethic and maturity problems have held him back. If he impresses the coaching staff he could win the backup job behind Bennett. |
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Bears | Matt Forte misses practice Tue May 21, 03:21 PM
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte did not participate in practice Tuesday, May 21. Forte is taking part in a two-day USO tour and is visiting troops in Germany.
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