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Bears appear to be ending pursuit of Plaxico Burress (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:25:33 PDT

Following the lead of the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Chicago Bears appear to have ended...

Bears Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:15:25 PDT

Do the Bears need an upgrade at wide receiver or don't they?

That question has been debated since the end of the 2008 season, in which Devin Hester led the team's wide receivers with 51 catches, 665 yards and three touchdowns—modest totals, all.

And, with ineffective veterans Marty Booker and Brandon Lloyd not returning, this year's roster is even less impressive and more inexperienced. After Hester and Rashied Davis, who is ideally a No. 4 or No. 5 receiver, the remainder of the wide receivers on the Bears' roster have a combined total of 11 catches in the NFL; none last season.

The Bears boast an impressive 1-2 punch at tight end in Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark, and running back Matt Forte proved to be an excellent option out of the backfield last season,...

'Fridge' improving with help from family, friends (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:26:46 PDT

Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed older brother nicknamed "The Fridge" will be back to his old, affable self. But that will take some time and William Perry understands that, Michael Dean said. William, the former NFL defensive lineman famous for his smile and 360-pound size, spent more than a month at Aiken Regional Medical Center this spring,...

Rosenhaus claims five teams still interested in Burress (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:01:52 PDT

Five NFL teams are still interested in acquiring the services of wide receiver Plaxico Burress according to his...

NFP: Bears should pass on Marshall (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:12:00 PDT

It's easy to understand why Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler might lobby for his team to find a way to bring in...

Receivers Burress, Marshall enticing to Bears (AP)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:34:48 PDT

At least for now, the Chicago Bears are ready to go to training camp with the wide receivers on their roster to complement new quarterback Jay Cutler. However, former New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress and disgruntled Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall are intriguing possibilities for the Bears.

Bears QB Cutler ready for camp, critics (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:17:59 PDT

Jay Cutler is ready for training camp, even if his critics have their doubts.

NFP: Bears, Bucs best fits for Burress (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:24:00 PDT

If former Giants WR Plaxico Burress plays in 2009, Chicago and Tampa Bay are among the most logical choices.

Broncos sign wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:28:43 PDT

The Denver Broncos Monday signed free-agent wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, who played for the Chicago Bears last...

'Strongman Hill' puts columnist to the test (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:01:00 PDT

My quest to conquer the workout alongside three NFL players ended short of any real embarrassment.

Tillman, Harris on the mend for Bears defense (AP)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:40:33 PDT

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman is back and defensive tackle Tommie Harris says he won't be far behind. Tillman practiced Wednesday for the first time in organized team activities following January surgery to repair a shoulder injury he suffered Sept. 28 against the Philadelphia Eagles. "It's full strength now," Tillman said of his shoulder.

Former Chicago Bear receives probation for fraud (AP)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:02:34 PDT

Former Chicago Bear Roland Harper was sentenced to a year of house arrest Tuesday for acting as a front man in a $1.5 million fraud involving a landscaping contract for Chicago public schools. U.S. District Judge John W. Darrah also required the 56-year-old former fullback to perform 200 hours of community service and pay $25,000 in restitution and forfeit $50,000.

Fisher not shaken by chatter, departures (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:53:00 PDT

Vince Young is yapping, a couple of key pieces have left, yet Jeff Fisher feels his team is in great shape.