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Chicago Bears to retire former head coach Mike Ditka`s No. 89

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears will retire former head coach Mike Ditka's No. 89. The Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end's number will be officially retired during halftime at the Bears' Monday Night Football game Dec. 9.

George McCaskey statement on Brian Urlacher

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:12:00 EDT

George McCaskey statement on Brian Urlacher

#54 calling it quits after 13 seasons with the Bears

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:59:00 EDT

Star linebacker Brian Urlacher says he's retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

Brian Urlacher announces retirement from NFL

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has retired from professional football.

Bears, Kyle Long agree to deal

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears and first-round draft pick Kyle Long agreed to a four-year contract Friday.

Bears sign 4, release Dom DeCicco and LeQuan Lewis

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:46:00 EDT

The Bears also released LB Dom DeCicco and CB LeQuan Lewis.

Blanchard looking for chance to impress Bears

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:14:00 EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Blanchard had little chance to impress coaches last season or during an April minicamp, so he did what he could to make the most of his chance to throw at the team's rookie camp that ended...

Bears make several player personnel moves

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:42:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears and General Manager Phil Emery have announced the following moves in the player personnel department:

Top Bears pick Long has school to wrap up

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

Chicago Bears first round draft pick Kyle Long expects he'll be able to overcome the lack of offseason practice time that will result from missing all of organized team activities and minicamp with his new team.

Bears agree to 4-year deals with Greene, Wilson

Thu, 2 May 2013 20:35:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears agreed to four-year contracts with two more draft picks in linebacker Khaseem Greene and receiver Marquess Wilson.

Bears sign 2 draft picks

Wed, 1 May 2013 20:52:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have agreed to four-year contracts with fifth-round draft pick Jordan Mills and sixth-rounder Cornelius Washington.

Bears bring in 10 rookie free agents

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:02:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have agreed to contracts with 10 undrafted rookie free agents.

Bears Draft Special: Interview with 1st round pick Kyle Long

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:33:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears believe their 1st round draft pick Kyle Long is ready to apply unique athletic talents at 6-foot-6 1/2, 313 pounds, to the NFL.

Bears take Florida LB Jonathan Bostic in 2nd round

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:09:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears acted to address the loss of linebacker Brian Urlacher in free agency by selecting Florida linebacker Jonathan Bostic in the second round of Friday's NFL draft.

Bears say 1st round pick Long no gamble

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:54:00 EDT

The journey first-round draft pick Kyle Long made in a very short time through some dark places makes the Chicago Bears believe the former Oregon guard is ready to step into the spotlight.

Bears take Oregon guard Kyle Long with 20th pick

Lou Canellis — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:48:00 EDT

The Bears used the 20th pick in Thursday night's NFL draft to select Oregon guard Kyle Long.

Bears see options in draft after addressing needs

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:51:00 EDT

Big moves are in the books. Now, options are on the table. The Chicago Bears hold the 20th pick in the NFL draft, and there are a number of ways they can go.

Bears 2013 schedule has been released

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:24:00 EDT

Bears 2013 schedule has been released

For Bears defense: If not broken, don't fix it.

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:43:00 EDT

Chicago Bears players and their new coaches are promising not to tamper with what worked in the past on defense.

New coach, new offense for Bears at minicamp

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:57:00 EDT

Jay Cutler and the rest of the Chicago Bears opened a minicamp Tuesday and everything was moving faster than usual.

Former Bears player Sam Hurd pleads guilty to drug charge

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:13:00 EDT

Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd pleaded guilty Thursday to trying to buy cocaine and marijuana to set up a drug-distribution network.

Bears sign Fluellen, Moore, Boggs

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:39:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have signed defensive tackle Andre Fluellen, defensive end Kyle Moore and center Taylor Boggs to one-year contracts.

Bears announce preseason schedule

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:51:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears announced their opponents and weekends for the 2013 preseason Thursday.

Bears cut DT Matt Toeaina

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 13:29:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have terminated veteran defensive tackle Matt Toeaina's contract.

Bears, Slauson agree on 1-year contract

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:11:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears and former New York Jets guard Matt Slauson have agreed to a 1-year contract.

Bears agree to terms with backup quarterback

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:09:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Josh McCown.

Bears agree to terms with backup quarterback

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:17:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Josh McCown.

Bears' Allen signs exclusive rights tender

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:28:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears say running back Armando Allen has signed his exclusive rights tender.

Bears agree to 1-year deal with LB Anderson

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:40:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with former Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson, the latest move in a major overhaul at the position.

Bears sign ex-Broncos linebacker Williams

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:34:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears appear to be starting life after Brian Urlacher.

Bears sign DE McBride to 1-year deal

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:38:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have signed defensive end Turk McBride to a one-year deal on Tuesday.

NFL will not be adding playoff teams in 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:59:00 EDT

The NFL will not be adding teams to the playoffs this season, but still is discussing an expanded postseason.

Bears sign DT Nate Collins

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:53:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears say they have signed defensive tackle Nate Collins to a one-year contract.

Urlacher shopping around, talking to Vikings

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:06:00 EDT

Chicago Bears fans are buzzing Thursday morning over reports that Brian Urlacher may be talking to the Minnesota Vikings.

Bears release Davis, terminate Spaeth's contract

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:14:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have released tight end Kellen Davis and terminated the contract of tight end Matt Spaeth.

Bears introduce Bennett and Bushrod; Urlacher next?

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:00:00 EDT

Brian Urlacher will simply have to wait and see if he is going to join new Chicago Bears Jermon Bushrod and Martellus Bennett next season.

Bears release TE Kellen Davis

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:11:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears have released tight end Kellen Davis.

TE Bennett leaves Giants for Bears

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:10:00 EDT

Free agent tight end Martellus Bennett is leaving the New York Giants after agreeing to a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears.

Bears give Saints OT Jermon Bushrod 5-year deal

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:31:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with T Jermon Bushrod on a five-year contract today.

Bears agree to 4-year deal with TE Martellus Bennett

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:55:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with TE Martellus Bennett on a four-year contract today.

Agent says Bears' Melton accepts franchise tender

Sat, 9 Mar 2013 11:46:00 EST

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton has accepted the Chicago Bears' $8.45 million tender after being hit with the franchise player tag.

Urlacher, Bears talking contract

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 22:55:00 EST

Sources tell Lou Canellis that Brian Urlacher's agent submitted a contract proposal to the Chicago Bears Thursday morning. Urlacher is now awaiting a counter offer.

Bears take Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene in 4th round

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:50:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears devoted a second straight draft pick to the linebacker position by selecting Khaseem Greene of Rutgers in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday.

Dionne Miller's Bears Bourbonnais Blog - August 17

Dionne Miller — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT

Thunderstorms rolled through Bourbonnais as the Bears prepared for their final practice of training camp, forcing the morning walk-through indoors and our interviews into the coffee shop. And as the players began filing in for lunch, there were two hot topics.

Lou Canellis' Bears Bourbonnais Diary - August 14

Lou Canellis — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:43:00 EDT

What a day. I heard Mully and Hanley ran my interview with Brian Urlacher during their morning show and then proceeded to talk about it.

Lou Canellis' Bears Bourbonnais Diary - August 13

Lou Canellis — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:31:00 EDT

When I heard Brian Urlacher speak to the media hoard Sunday, I asked if he and I could sit down Monday to discuss his knee injury further. He agreed.

Dionne Miller's Bears Bourbonnais Blog - August 8

Dionne Miller — Thu, 9 Aug 2012 11:59:00 EDT

It's the eve of the Bears season. Well, the pre-season. It's also the birthday of Jay Cutler's first child - a boy - Camden Jack. Let the storybook season begin, right?

Lou Canellis' Bears Bourbonnais Diary - August 7

Lou Canellis — Wed, 8 Aug 2012 09:53:00 EDT

Tuesday was a scorcher in Bourbonnais and that's one of the reasons why the players didn't wear pads - going with shells and shorts instead.

Bears Bourbonnais Diary Day 9

Dionne Miller — Fri, 3 Aug 2012 09:56:00 EDT

With one week before the first pre-season game against Denver, questions began to be asked about the offensive line… well, they've been asked all along, just today they were louder.

Dionne Miller's Bears Bourbonnais Diary - August 1

Dionne Miller — Thu, 2 Aug 2012 10:04:00 EDT

It's not everyday the NFL commissioner stops by practice. In fact, it's never happened in Bourbonnais.

Lou Canellis' Bears Bourbonnais Diary - August 1

Lou Canellis — Thu, 2 Aug 2012 09:54:00 EDT

My showing at Bears practice didn't draw the attention the Commish did
but Robbie Gould stopped his cart to sit and chat (are you impressed?).

Bears Bourbonnais Diary - Day 7

Dionne Miller — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:29:00 EDT

After Monday's off day, we tackled a long one at training camp. Starting in the Kitchen here at Olivet Nazarene University. Shout out to Jeff Hilligoss- the GM of Sodexo who talked us through preparation for 90 plus NFL players. Not a total shocker, but he said the lineman eat really well…"not just what's on their plates, but how many plates they clean". Ha!

Spotlight on McClellin: Bears Bourbonnais Diary

Dionne Miller — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:42:00 EDT

With all due respect to Theo Epstein - football is better with pads on. Just sayin'! So for the second straight day, the Bears practiced with full pads.

Week 9: Tom Fedderly of Kaneland H.S. named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:31:00 EDT

Tom Fedderly of Kaneland High School in Maple Park, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 9.

Week 8: Pat New of Benet Academy named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:57:00 EDT

Pat New of Benet Academy in Lisle, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 8.

Week 7: Bill Ellinghaus of Neuqua Valley H.S. named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:56:00 EDT

Bill Ellinghaus of Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 7.

Week 6: Dan Appino of Auburn H.S. named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 11:18:00 EDT

Dan Appino of Auburn High School in Rockford, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 6.

Week 5: Aaron Kunz of Williamsville H.S. named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:23:00 EDT

Aaron Kunz of Williamsville High School in Williamsville, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 5.

Week 4: Glen Kozlowski of North Chicago H.S. named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:12:00 EDT

Glen Kozlowski of North Chicago High School in North Chicago, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 4.

Week 3: Tim Zasada of Reavis High School named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:06:00 EDT

Tim Zasada of Reavis High School in Burbank, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 3.

Week 2: Vito Andriola of Dundee-Crown High School named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:49:00 EDT

Vito Andriola of Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 2.

Week 1: Ken Leonard of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:21:00 EDT

Ken Leonard of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 1.

Week 9: Cully Welter of Monticello High School Named Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:14:00 EDT

Cully Welter of Monticello High School in Monticello, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School “Coach of the Week” for Week 9.