Chicago Bears News

With Olsen in his control, will Martz change how he utilizes TEs?

Mar 20th - 4:41pm - Daily Herald
For the most part, Mike Martz tight ends have been run-blockers and pass-protectors first and foremost. But when Martz was hired by the Bears last month, he seemed open to the idea of utilizing Greg Olsen's skills as a pass catcher.

And now, secondary concerns for the Bears

Mar 19th - 1:22am - Chicago Sun-Times
Neil Hayes: Julius Peppers not only will make the Bears' other defensive linemen more effective, he'll make it easier for blitzing linebackers to harass the quarterback. That's the theory, anyway. Whether his presence will mask a secondary that was torched repeatedly by elite quarterbacks last season has become the pertinent... Read more

Michna recalls days with Bears' new coordinator

Mar 19th - 1:00am - Daily Herald
Rush quarterback Russ Michna knows what Bears quarterback Jay Cutler can expect from new offensive coordinator Mike Martz, a notorious taskmaster but also a keen offensive mind.

Bears pull a surprise, release CB Vasher

Mar 18th - 1:22am - Chicago Sun-Times
The Bears released cornerback Nathan Vasher, which is a surprise only because general manager Jerry Angelo indicated at the NFL Combine last month that the veteran would be on the roster when training camp opened.

Bears sign Jennings; release McKie

Mar 17th - 6:37pm - Chicago Sun-Times
The retooling continued at Halas Hall on Tuesday when the Bears announced they had signed cornerback Tim Jennings to a two-year deal and released longtime fullback Jason McKie.

Chicago Bears give Pro Bowl defensive back Nathan Vasher his walking papers (The Canadian Press)

Mar 17th - 5:33pm - Yahoo! Sports
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears released former Pro Bowl defensive back Nathan Vasher on Wednesday.

Bears release Nathan Vasher

Mar 17th - 5:22pm - Chicago Sun-Times
The Bears released cornerback Nathan Vasher, which is only a surprise because general manager Jerry Angelo indicated at the NFL Combine last month that the veteran would be with the roster when training camp opened.

Bears cut ex-Pro Bowl corner Nate Vasher

Mar 17th - 3:05pm - Daily Herald
The Bears released CB Nathan Vasher. The 2004 fourth-round draft pick (110th overall) appeared in 73 contests (46 starts) in six seasons with the Bears, recording 185 tackles, 19 interceptions, three total return touchdowns (two interception and one missed field goal) and 35 pass break ups.

Washington Redskins sign veteran quarterback Rex Grossman to free-agent contract (The Canadian Press)

Mar 17th - 12:43pm - Yahoo! Sports
ASHBURN, Va. - Quarterback Rex Grossman has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins.

Bears' Manning wants new contract (Yahoo! Sports)

Mar 17th - 9:03am - Yahoo! Sports
Chicago Bears safety Danieal Manning has a one-year offer from the team worth $1.176 million.

Bears sign free agent cornerback Jennings; release fullback McKie (The Canadian Press)

Mar 16th - 9:01pm - Yahoo! Sports
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears have signed free agent cornerback Tim Jennings to a two-year contract and released fullback Jason McKie.

Bears sign Colt corner Jennings; cut McKie

Mar 16th - 5:44pm - Daily Herald
The Bears signed cornerback Tim Jennings to a two-year contract and released fullback Jason McKie. Terms of Jennings' deal were not disclosed. Jennings was a a second-round selection (62nd overall) by Indianapolis in the 2006 NFL Draft.

Ravens' acquisitions top free-agency moves (Yahoo! Sports)

Mar 16th - 1:24pm - Yahoo! Sports
Anquan Boldin and Donte' Stallworth's additions help give the franchise its best receiving corps ever.

Bowman a money player

Mar 13th - 2:51am - Chicago Sun-Times
Cornerback Zackary Bowman has been a pleasant surprise for the Bears, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Unrestricted free agents remaining

Mar 12th - 4:07pm - Chicago Sun-Times
ARIZONA CARDINALS_Monty Beisel, LB; Bertrand Berry, LB; Ralph Brown, DB; Mike Gandy, T; Dan Kreider, RB; Sean Morey, WR; Chike Okeafor, LB; Neil Rackers, K; Bryan Robinson, NT; Brian St. Pierre, QB; Matt Ware, DB.

Trust is the key for Peppers

Mar 12th - 2:51am - Chicago Sun-Times
Julius Peppers has cruised on the bling-crusted path to athletic superstardom, dominating at Southern Nash Senior High and at the University of North Carolina -- where he also dabbled in basketball -- and distinguishing himself as a Pro Bowl player in five of his eight seasons for the Carolina Panthers.

Bears may turn to Utah for tackle help

Mar 12th - 1:02am - Daily Herald
It's difficult to project which players will be available when the Bears get around to their first pick, which is 76th overall, but they would probably be delighted if Utah's Zane Beadles was still on the board.

Safety Josh Bullocks signs 1-year tender with Bears (The Canadian Press)

Mar 11th - 9:59pm - Yahoo! Sports
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Restricted free agent safety Josh Bullocks has signed his one-year tender offer from the Chicago Bears.

Bullocks signs with Bears (AP)

Mar 11th - 9:34pm - Yahoo! Sports
Restricted free agent safety Josh Bullocks has signed his one-year tender offer from the Chicago Bears. Bullocks made four starts and appeared in 12 games with the Bears last season, finishing with 21 tackles -- 14 in the last two games -- and five special teams stops. He has 327 tackles, six interceptions and 28 pass... Read more

Tomlinson visits Minnesota Vikings, could join Peterson in big-name backfield (The Canadian Press)

Mar 11th - 7:19pm - Yahoo! Sports
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - LaDainian Tomlinson visited the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday to discuss joining Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.