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Friday, March 12, 2010

Almost before the ink was dry late last week on the monster contracts signed by free agents Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor and Brandon Manumaleuna, fans wondered how the Bears could upgrade the free safety position.Bears coach Lovie Smith has been wondering the same thing since the 2009 season ended."We need to improve our safety position, period," Smith said. "Maybe by adding a couple guys. We haven't been pleased with the production we've gotten."There are several ways the Bears could go. They could use their first draft pick, 76th overall, to possibly get a starting-caliber free safety. But, as with any draft pick, that's a gamble. If the Bears want more of a sure thing, free agency is the way to go, but it's also a lot more expensive than a third-round...

Thursday, March 11, 2010

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Restricted free agent safety Josh Bullocks has signed his one-year tender offer from the Chicago Bears.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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 breakups in five seasons with the Bears and New Orleans Saints.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

NEW YORK - Business as usual.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS - LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Fullback Eddie Williams has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. Drafted in the seventh round by Washington last year, he spent most of the season on the Redskins' practice squad before being elevated to the active roster Nov. 2. He was inactive for three games before being placed on injured reserve with a broken leg in late November.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Business as usual. The absence of a salary cap has caused little change in how NFL teams approach the early stages of free agency. There still has been a spending spree, highlighted by the $42 million guaranteed the Chicago Bears gave defensive end Julius Peppers on the first day he became unrestricted.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

CHICAGO - Injury-plagued running back Kevin Jones has been released by the Chicago Bears.

Monday, March 08, 2010

One season after their fellow NFC North teams made the playoffs, Chicago and Detroit hit free agency hard.

Friday, March 05, 2010

NEW YORK - The Chicago Bears were big spenders as NFL teams entered the free agency period unconstrained by a salary cap, signing top prize Julius Peppers.

Friday, March 05, 2010

Anxious all week, Julius Peppers was finally getting some sleep at home in Charlotte when he found out just how serious the Chicago Bears were about acquiring him. The free agent signing period had just begun and his agent called to tell him coach Lovie Smith was in town. Soon, Peppers was meeting him at an executive airport.

Friday, March 05, 2010

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Julius Peppers joined the Chicago Bears in the biggest move by a team that showed it's intent on contending again after missing the playoffs the past three seasons.

Friday, March 05, 2010

The Chicago Bears were big spenders as NFL teams entered the free agency period unconstrained by a salary cap, signing top prize Julius Peppers. The rest of the league was more thrifty Friday, with lots of moves involving some big names but no other blockbuster deals. "It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a...

Friday, March 05, 2010

Chicago's uncharacteristic foray into free agency is a sign the coaching staff and front office are desperate.

Friday, March 05, 2010

For the second straight offseason, the Chicago Bears have made the biggest splash in the NFL.

Friday, March 05, 2010

A person with knowledge of the negotiation says Vikings running back Chester Taylor has agreed to a four-year, $12.5 million contract with division rival Chicago that includes $7 million in guaranteed money. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced by the Bears.