The Chicago Bears have placed their franchise tag on Henry Melton, the defensive tackle's agent, Jordan Woy, confirmed Friday. Read the entire story.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Having once called Jay Cutler a franchise quarterback, Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery sees no problem with the new coaching staff taking a more measured approach in its assessment of the veteran player.
CHICAGO -- Chicago Bears Pro Bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton said Friday he remains optimistic the two sides can still finalize a deal before the start of free agency. Read the entire story.
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears signed linebackers Xavier Adibi and K.C. Asiodu and defensive end Aston Whiteside on Saturday. The team also waived defensive tackle Ronnie Cameron and cornerback Jeremy Ware, and placed defensive end Alex Brown on the reserve/retired list.
The Chicago Bears and running back Matt Forte have agreed to terms on a long-term contract, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Bears had placed their franchise tag on Forte in March and the sides had until 4 p.
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte said Friday he's hoping to spend the weekend on the phone discussing a new long-term deal as the deadline for an extension approaches on Monday. Read the entire story.
CHICAGO -- Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs wants to see Matt Forte report to training camp on time next month but would understand if the Pro Bowl running back decides to stage a holdout in protest of his current contractual situation.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- After producing a breakout season in 2011, Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton enters the final year of his original rookie contract, but refuses to become vocal in his desire for a new deal.
Former Chicago Bears 2007 third-round draft choice Garrett Wolfe is headed to the CFL after agreeing to terms on a two-year contract to play for the Montreal Alouettes, the team announced last week. Wolfe, 5-foot-7, 186-pound tailback, was a member of the Bears from 2007-2010 where he carved out a nice role on special teams, recording 48 special teams stops during his final three years in Chicago.
WESTMONT, Ill. -- Running back Matt Forte declined Thursday to speak about his contract negotiations with the Chicago Bears, but he said he appreciated the public support of his teammates and liked the team's offseason moves to bolster the offense.
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