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Peppers, Taylor happy to join forces with Bears

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – After battling each other three times over the past four seasons, defensive end Julius Peppers and running back Chester Taylor are excited about becoming teammates.

Bears feel free agent signees put them a step closer to title

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears proudly introduced prized free-agent acquisitions Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor and Brandon Manumaleuna at a well-attended press conference Friday evening at Halas Hall.

Bears' rich tradition helped lure Peppers to Chicago

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The top free agent on the market had several suitors. But star defensive end Julius Peppers wanted to join the Bears in part because of the organization's storied tradition.

Free-agent running back Taylor leaves Vikings for Bears

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – With one stroke of a pen Friday, Chester Taylor helped one NFC North team and hurt another.

Manumaleuna excited about rejoining coaches Smith, Martz

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Brandon Manumaleuna went to a Super Bowl the last time he worked with Lovie Smith and Mike Martz. So the chance to reunite with the two coaches made signing with the Bears as a free agent an easy decision.

Bears land three key players on first day of free agency

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears made a huge splash on the first day of free agency, bolstering their roster by signing defensive end Julius Peppers, running back Chester Taylor and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna.

Bears gear up for start of unique free agency period

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The NFL version of 'Midnight Madness' kicked off late Thursday night when the league's free agency period began at 11:01 p.m. Chicago time.

Bears tender contracts to five restricted free agents

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears on Wednesday tendered one-year contracts to restricted free agents Mark Anderson, Josh Bullocks, Danieal Manning, Nick Roach and Jamar Williams.

Bears intend to lock Omiyale in at one position on line

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears aren't sure at this point exactly where Frank Omiyale will play this season. But the plan is to keep the 6-4, 315-pounder at one spot on the offensive line.

Angelo envisions Harris performing at an elite level

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 09:05

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Just like coach Lovie Smith, Bears general manager Jerry Angelo also has high expectations for veteran defensive tackle Tommie Harris.

Veteran tackle Pace among three players released by Bears

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 09:04

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears on Monday released veteran left tackle Orlando Pace, tight end Fontel Mines and guard Tyler Reed.

Angelo doesn't expect Bears to trade up into first two rounds

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 09:04

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – After dealing first- and second-round picks for Jay Cutler and Gaines Adams, respectively, general manager Jerry Angelo doesn't expect the Bears to trade up into the first two rounds of the NFL Draft.

Combine Blog Live from Lucas Oil Stadium: Sunday

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 09:04

Combine Blog Live from Lucas Oil Stadium: Sunday

Combine Blog Live from Lucas Oil Stadium: Saturday

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 09:04

Combine Blog Live from Lucas Oil Stadium: Saturday

Smith lauds depth, young talent at wide receiver position

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 09:04

INDIANAPOLIS – Coach Lovie Smith is excited about the continued development of the Bears' young wide receivers and believes that they'll thrive in new coordinator Mike Martz's system.

Bears will keep options open heading into free agency

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 09:04

INDIANAPOLIS – The Bears will enter free agency next Friday with an open mind and an open checkbook. But just how active they'll be will be determined by what's available on the open market.

Bears intend to address safety position in offseason

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 09:05

INDIANAPOLIS – Upgrading their safety position will be one of the Bears' top offseason priorities, coach Lovie Smith said Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Combine Blog Live from Lucas Oil Stadium: Thursday

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 09:05

Combine Blog Live from Lucas Oil Stadium: Thursday

Bears travel en masse to Indianapolis for NFL Combine

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 09:04

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - General manager Jerry Angelo led a contingent of about 40 Bears staffers down Interstate 65 to Indianapolis Wednesday for the NFL's Scouting Combine.

Bears players share memories of NFL Scouting Combine

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 09:04

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – With the NFL Scouting Combine kicking off today in Indianapolis, we conducted a virtual roundtable discussion with Bears players Josh Beekman, Earl Bennett and Johnny Knox about their experiences at the annual event.