Bio - Moore's previous three seasons have been spent with the Bears, and so far, he has gathered 104 tackles (72 solo), 8 interceptions, 1 sack, 11 PBUs, 3 TFLs, and one forced fumble. Moore is one of nine Bears in history to return an interception for a touchdown in back-to-back seasons and made his first career start in the Bears' 2011 NFC Divisional Game win against Seattle. Along with 4 interceptions and 8 PBUs in 2011, Moore also had 60 defensive tackles and 5 special teams stops. His 8 interceptions over the past two seasons is tied for first on the Bears and twelfth in the NFL.
Lou's Call – Despite missing 3 games in 2011 because of a sprained ankle, Moore still led the team with 4 interceptions and was tied for 2nd with 8 pass breakups. Lovie LOVES play makers in his secondary and Moore's done a nice job filling the nickel role in the defense.
Tom's Take – DJ isn't big, but he's good. Perfectly suited as a nickel back, DJ has a knack for big plays and is a sure tackler. He is a difference maker in the role they ask him to play
Dionne's View – A true difference maker at nickel back. He makes tackles, pressures the QB, and is always around the ball. Been mentioned as the best tackler in the secondary. Entering a contract year, so again, expect another season of big time performance.
Friday, August 17 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-17 12:00:47 GMT
During his four seasons with Chicago, Steltz has appeared in 48 games and started in seven. He has recorded 71 career tackles (43 solo), one interception, one PBU, one sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 TFLs.
During his four seasons with Chicago, Steltz has appeared in 48 games and started in seven. He has recorded 71 career tackles (43 solo), one interception, one PBU, one sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 TFLs.
Friday, August 17 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-17 12:00:47 GMT
Peppers enters his 3rd season with the Bears as a seven-time Pro Bowler and ranks 3rd in the NFL in sacks, 4th in forced fumbles and first of all defensive linemen in interceptions.
Peppers enters his third season with the Bears as a seven-time Pro Bowlers and ranks third in the NFL in sacks (100), fourth in forced fumbles (36), and first of all defensive linemen in interceptions (8) over his career.
Thursday, August 16 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-08-16 14:55:08 GMT
Melton started on the Bears defensive line during his third season, gathering seven sacks (which tied for third in NFL among defensive tackles and first in the NFC.
Melton started on the Bears defensive line during his third season, gathering seven sacks (which tied for third in NFL among defensive tackles and first in the NFC) in what would be an outstanding season.
Thursday, August 16 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-16 12:00:59 GMT
As a rookie, Conte started in nine of the 14 games he played until being put on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. In those 14 games Conte tallied 47 tackles, 23 three of them unassisted.
As a rookie, Conte started in nine of the 14 games he played until being put on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. In those 14 games Conte tallied 47 tackles, 23 three of them unassisted.
Wednesday, August 15 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-15 12:00:40 GMT
A versatile lineman who has started at both guard and center, Spencer was named to the Pro Football Weekly all-rookie team in 2005 after helping block for Shaun Alexander's 1,000 yard rushing season.
A versatile lineman who has started at both guard and center, Spencer was named to the Pro Football Weekly all-rookie team in 2005 after helping block for Shaun Alexander's 1,000 yard rushing season.
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:00 AM EDT2012-08-14 12:00:24 GMT
Toeaina, whose entire career has been with the Bears thus far, has notched 60 tackles (35 solo), 2.0 sacks, 3 PBUs, 2 TFLs, and 1 fumble recovery since his signing in 2007.
Toeaina, whose entire career has been with the Bears thus far, has notched 60 tackles (35 solo), 2.0 sacks, 3 PBUs, 2 TFLs, and 1 fumble recovery since his signing in 2007.
Thursday, August 9 2012 7:30 PM EDT2012-08-09 23:30:24 GMT
Jay is beginning his 4th season as Bears quarterback after being traded from the Denver Broncos in 2009. Cutler had started 41 games in his 3 previous seasons with the Bears.
Jay is beginning his 4th season as Bears quarterback after being traded from the Denver Broncos in 2009. Cutler had started 41 games in his 3 previous seasons with the Bears.
Wednesday, August 8 2012 12:30 PM EDT2012-08-08 16:30:36 GMT
Tillman, a Pro Bowler in 2011, has spent his career with the Bears and leads the Bears with 30 interceptions since 2003 (26 over the past seven seasons).
Tillman, a Pro Bowler in 2011, has spent his career with the Bears and leads the Bears with 30 interceptions since 2003 (26 over the past seven seasons).
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Lou's Call – Despite missing 3 games in 2011 because of a sprained ankle, Moore still led the team with 4 interceptions and was tied for 2nd with 8 pass breakups. Lovie LOVES play makers in his secondary and Moore's done a nice job filling the nickel role in the defense.
Tom's Take – DJ isn't big, but he's good. Perfectly suited as a nickel back, DJ has a knack for big plays and is a sure tackler. He is a difference maker in the role they ask him to play 
Dionne's View – A true difference maker at nickel back. He makes tackles, pressures the QB, and is always around the ball. Been mentioned as the best tackler in the secondary. Entering a contract year, so again, expect another season of big time performance.
