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| Bears ink S Earl |
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03/24/2009 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bears signed safety Glenn Earl to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Earl had appeared in 37 games for the Texans from 2004-06, compiling 186 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks and one forced fumble. After spending the 2007 campaign on injured reserve, he was released by the Texans prior to the start of last season. |
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| Line of Scrimmage: Draft '09 - Time to Mock |
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03/23/2009 |
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| f a question mark. Is he a running back or wide receiver? Can he thrive in a pro-style offense? Is he big enough to be a No. 1 NFL wideout? The Jets will ponder these questions too, but will take a flier on a guy with such estimable athleticism. 18. Chicago Bears (9-7) - Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois (6-0, 204) The Chicago secondary underperformed last year, with Nathan Vasher missing much of the year due to injury and fellow cornerback Charles Tillman playing some of the least consistent football of his career |
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| Bears ink LB Roach |
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03/16/2009 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bears signed linebacker Nick Roach on Monday. Roach appeared in 14 games (nine starts) in 2008, compiling 37 tackles. In 17 games over two pro seasons, both with Chicago, the Northwestern product has racked up 40 tackles and two passes defensed. |
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| Bears tackle John Tait retires |
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03/12/2009 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - John Tait's NFL career came to an official end on Thursday when the Chicago Bears put the veteran offensive tackle on the reserve/retired list. The 34-year-old Tait has been dealing with a variety of ankle injuries and walked away from the final year of his contract in which he was due to make $4.8 million. Drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 1999 draft, Tait spent his first five seasons playing in Kansas City before joining the Bears. Over his career, Tait pla |
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| Bears ink S Bullocks |
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03/11/2009 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with free agent safety Josh Bullocks on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 40th pick by New Orleans in the 2005 draft, Bullocks has recorded 306 tackles, six interceptions, 28 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one sack during his four-year NFL career. Bullocks added 20 tackles, two blocked field goals, and one forced fumble on special teams. The 6-foot-1, 207-pound Nebraska product started 49 of 62 games with the |
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| Bears, RB Jones agree to terms |
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03/06/2009 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bears and running back Kevin Jones agreed to a two-year contract on Friday. Terms of the deal were not released. Jones rushed for 109 yards on 34 carries in 11 games for Chicago last season. Originally selected 30th overall by Detroit in 2004, Jones spent his first four seasons with the Lions before joining the Bears in 2008. The Virginia Tech product has rushed for 3,716 yards and 24 touchdowns in 64 career contests. Jones also has accrued 1,011 yards on 143 r |
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| Bears Hall of Fame HB McAfee passes away |
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03/05/2009 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - Chicago Bears Hall of Fame halfback George McAfee passed away on Wednesday. He was 90. "George McAfee helped establish the proud tradition of the Chicago Bears," the team said in a statement. "His versatility led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as he played offense, defense and special teams on three championship teams (1940, 1941 and 1946). George also served his country in the Navy during World War II. We are proud to have him as an integral part of |
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| Bengals bring back Benson |
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03/03/2009 |
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| th starts in the last 10. His 932 yards from scrimmage also topped the club and included 20 receptions for 185 yards. He was signed by Cincinnati on September 30 following his release from Chicago. A veteran of four seasons, Benson was waived by the Chicago Bears in June following a pair of alcohol-related incidents in the off-season. Benson was charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest, then was charged with driving while intoxicated and released on bond just over a month later. He was cle |
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| Bears sign T Omiyale |
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02/27/2009 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bears signed tackle Frank Omiyale on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Omiyale, 26, played 10 games, starting one, for the Carolina Panthers in 2008. He was a fifth-round pick by the Falcons in 2005, spending his first two seasons in Atlanta. The Tennessee Tech product was claimed off waivers by Carolina in 2007 and spent the next two seasons with the Panthers. For his career, Omiyale has appeared in 11 games. |
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| Bears release veteran WR Booker |
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02/13/2009 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bears released three players, including veteran wide receiver Marty Booker on Friday. Booker, who was selected by Chicago in the third round of the 1999 draft, spent his first five seasons in the league with the Bears. He set a franchise record with 100 catches in 2001, and then was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2002 after registering his second straight 1,000-yard season while making 97 receptions. The Bears traded Booker to the Miami Dolphins on August 21, 2004 al |
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