<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Football - Chicago Bears - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Football - Chicago Bears news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:31:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Sione Takitaki: I feel like I can make a big comeback from torn ACL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki set a career high with 71 tackles during the 2022 season, but the year did not have a happy ending.The Browns finished with a 7-10 record and Takitaki missed the final five games of the season after tearing his ACL. During an appearance on the Browns' in-house Best Podcast Available, Takitaki updated where things stand with his rehab and said that he thinks he is going to be able to bounce all the way back during the 2023 season. "I am excited," Takitaki said. "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sione-takitaki-i-feel-like-i-can-make-a-big-comeback-from-torn-acl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sione-takitaki-i-feel-like-i-can-make-a-big-comeback-from-torn-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Ekeler: I know Justin Herbert will be more locked in than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entering his fourth season, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is in line for a contract extension that will make him among the highest-paid players in the sport. But even as a new deal has not been finalized, teammate Austin Ekeler feels like Herbert is primed for a big 2023. "As an individual, he&rsquo;s already super motivated, wants to do the best, but now there&rsquo;s more on [his plate]," Ekeler said in an interview with the Rich Eisen Show last week. "So, it continues to solidify how y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/austin-ekeler-i-know-justin-herbert-will-be-more-locked-in-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/austin-ekeler-i-know-justin-herbert-will-be-more-locked-in-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Van Pelt, Laura Rutledge are leading candidates to replace Suzy Kolber on Monday Night Countdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN's recent purge creates spots that need to be filled, presumably with internal candidates.For one of the bigger spots during football season, a pair of internal options have emerged as the leading candidates.Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Scott Van Pelt and Laura Rutledge are the favorites to replace Suzy Kolber as the host of Monday Night Countdown. Kolber was included in the recent round of layoffs.Van Pelt already hosts the SportsCenter that follows the game. If he bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/scott-van-pelt-laura-rutledge-are-leading-candidates-to-replace-suzy-kolber-on-monday-night-countdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/scott-van-pelt-laura-rutledge-are-leading-candidates-to-replace-suzy-kolber-on-monday-night-countdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets open training camp on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slow time is over.In two days, the New York Jets become the first team to open training camp. They're getting the early start because they play in the Hall of Fame game in Canton, on Thursday, August 3. (Their opponents, the Browns, open camp on Friday.)For the Jets, the launch of camp includes the arrival of Hard Knocks cameras and microphones. It's well established that the Jets don't want the assignment. If the show hopes to maximize interest, NFL Films should fully embrace the tension,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-open-training-camp-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-open-training-camp-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: No long-term deal expected for Tony Pollard and Cowboys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Tony Pollard signed his franchise tag earlier this offseason and it looks like that will be the only thing he signs ahead of the 2023 season. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Pollard is not expected to sign a multi-year deal with the Cowboys before Monday afternoon's deadline for tagged players to sign anything other than a one-year deal with their teams. Barring a late change of heart on both sides, Pollard will be in line to make $10.091 million this year. He won't be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-no-long-term-deal-expected-for-tony-pollard-and-cowboys/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-no-long-term-deal-expected-for-tony-pollard-and-cowboys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBA dramatically limits ability of franchise-tagged players to sign long-term deals after mid-July]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the annual deadline for franchise-tagged players signing multi-year deal contracts arrives, it's a good time to address a couple of interesting wrinkles regarding what comes next. One is potentially relevant to this year's franchise-tagged players. One is not, but could have been. And there's a third one to file away for future reference, possibly.First, a reader asked last week whether a team could rescind the franchise tag after the mid-July deadline and then sign the player to a long-term]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cba-dramatically-limits-ability-of-franchise-tagged-players-to-sign-long-term-deals-after-mid-july/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cba-dramatically-limits-ability-of-franchise-tagged-players-to-sign-long-term-deals-after-mid-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins motivated to prove his "haters and doubters" wrong in Tennessee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans wide receiver Deandre Hopkins is motivated this season to prove he's still an elite playmaker.After agreeing to a contract with the Titans on Sunday, Hopkins wrote on Twitter that those who doubt him fuel him."I always loved having haters and doubters but I appreciate it even more now. Titan up!!" Hopkins wrote.It's not unreasonable to doubt that the 31-year-old Hopkins will ever again play at the level he played at in his 20s. He's been injured the last two years and had his two lowest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-motivated-to-prove-his-haters-and-doubters-wrong-in-tennessee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-motivated-to-prove-his-haters-and-doubters-wrong-in-tennessee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins can earn up to $3 million a year in incentives with Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins can earn up to $3 million a year on his two-year contract if he meets certain incentives.To get the full $3 million, Hopkins needs 95 catches, 1,050 yards and 10 touchdowns. Those are all totals Hopkins has reached in his career, although he hasn't reached the catches and yardage totals since 2020, and hasn't reached the touchdown total since 2018.Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Hopkins' contract calls for him to receive $250,000 for 65 catches, $500,000 fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-can-earn-up-to-3-million-a-year-in-incentives-with-titans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-can-earn-up-to-3-million-a-year-in-incentives-with-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick loses face-off with Mike Vrabel for DeAndre Hopkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friendship, smiendship.Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Titans coach Mike Vrabel have had a great relationship over the years. They surely still do. But, on Sunday, Vrabel won the face-off with Belichick for receiver DeAndre Hopkins.Both teams wanted him. Hopkins wanted more than either team was offering. Eventually, he accepted what likely was the better financial offer &mdash; reportedly, two years, $26 million with $12 million this year and potential incentives of $3 million. (t's not known]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-loses-face-off-with-mike-vrabel-for-deandre-hopkins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-loses-face-off-with-mike-vrabel-for-deandre-hopkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins agrees to sign with Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins has found his new home.Betting odds shifted this week to make the Titans the favorites to land the veteran wide receiver and anyone who wagered that way appears to be on their way to a payday. According to multiple reports on Sunday, Hopkins has agreed to a deal with the AFC South club. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that he has agreed to a two-year deal worth $26 million with another $6 million available in incentives. He is set to have a base salary of $12 million for the 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-agrees-to-sign-with-titans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-agrees-to-sign-with-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSean Jackson hints he is retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears ready to call it a career.Jackson posted on Instagram today, "Did it my way 15 years strong!! Neva anotha like it!" in a message that has been widely perceived as a retirement announcement, although Jackson didn't specifically say that.Realistically, the 36-year-old Jackson may be done whether he wants to be or not. Last year he managed just nine catches while playing for the Ravens, his sixth NFL team.Jackson will be remembered as one of the be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/desean-jackson-hints-he-is-retiring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/desean-jackson-hints-he-is-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite new representation for Saquon Barkley, Giants aren't willing to re-set talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[As previously reported, the Giants had an offer on the table for running back Saquon Barkley before the franchise tag was applied. As we've recently heard, the Giants had another offer on the table during the offseason program. Barkley, represented exclusively at the time by Roc Nation Sports, accepted neither offer.So what impact will his recent involvement of CAA have on the ongoing discussions? From the Giants' perspective, none whatsover.Per a league source, the Giants aren't inclined to re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/despite-new-representation-for-saquon-barkley-giants-arent-willing-to-re-set-talks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/despite-new-representation-for-saquon-barkley-giants-arent-willing-to-re-set-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars, Evan Engram agree to three-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the franchise-tagged players has agreed to a long-term deal just before Monday's deadline. According to multiple reports, tight end Evan Engram and the Jaguars have agreed to a three-year contract worth $41.25 million with $24 million guaranteed. Engram would have made $11.345 million if he'd played on the franchise tender in 2023. A Giants first-round pick in 2017, Engram signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Jaguars last March. He went on to have arguably his best season as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-evan-engram-agree-to-three-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-evan-engram-agree-to-three-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Josh Jacobs, Raiders believed to be too far apart to reach deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Word last week was that Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will not be reporting to training camp if he does not strike a deal with the Raiders on a long-term extension and it looks like that report will be put to the test. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the feeling around the team is that the gap between their offer and Jacobs' desired contract is too large to bridge by Monday afternoon's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign multi-year deals. That's no s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-josh-jacobs-raiders-believed-to-be-too-far-apart-to-reach-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-josh-jacobs-raiders-believed-to-be-too-far-apart-to-reach-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT's top ten coaches for 2023, No. 6: Sean Payton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the men making the 2023 PFT list of top 10 head coaches, only one didn't coach at all in 2022. He nevertheless did enough during his years before 2022 to land at No. 6.Sean Payton &mdash; offensive expert, Bill Parcells disciple, quarterback whisperer, and Super Bowl XLIV champion &mdash; will try to add another label to his football story: Russell Wilson fixer.That's the challenge for Payton in 2023, the thing that will cement his status or jeopardize it. Then again, if Wilson doesn't impro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-coaches-for-2023-no-6-sean-payton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-coaches-for-2023-no-6-sean-payton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tweaks to the redesigned PFT continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly three weeks since we flipped the switch on a redesigned PFT experience. As you might have noticed, we've been making plenty of tweaks on the fly.One of the first adjustments related to the headlines. There are more of them on the home page, in both the desktop and mobile versions of the site. Most recently, you possibly have noticed that the full headline of the lead story now shows up on all devices and in all browser sizes.The masthead has more conspicuous PFT signage. Also,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tweaks-to-the-redesigned-pft-continue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tweaks-to-the-redesigned-pft-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen Robinson on Kenny Pickett: You don't see guys that young with command that strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Kenny Pickett's growth heading into his second season has been a topic of conversation throughout the Steelers offseason. Defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi recently said that he's seen "true growth" in Pickett's confidence and demeanor since the end of his rookie year and those traits have also stood out to those who were not members of the team last year. Wide receiver Allen Robinson joined the Steelers in a trade earlier this year and he said on SiriusXM NFL Radio this week that he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-robinson-on-kenny-pickett-you-dont-see-guys-that-young-with-command-that-strong/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-robinson-on-kenny-pickett-you-dont-see-guys-that-young-with-command-that-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 18 seasons of preseason Hard Knocks, 18 teams have avoided the show]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Jets prepare to be the first team in the history of the Hard Knocks series to submit against their will, it's worth noting that most teams have managed to avoid the assignment altogether.As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com in his excellent Sunday rundown of Patriots-related news and notes, the Pats are one of 18 teams that have yet to have Hard Knocks at their doorstep.That was a surprise, so I went down the rabbit hole of Hard Knocks history. It started in 2001, with the Ravens. That was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/in-18-seasons-of-preseason-hard-knocks-18-teams-have-avoided-the-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/in-18-seasons-of-preseason-hard-knocks-18-teams-have-avoided-the-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lavonte David: Baker Mayfield is "great for our locker room"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. recently described the competition between quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask as a 50-50 proposition. Another defensive player has explained that Mayfield has one big factor in his favor.&ldquo;Obviously, Baker already he&rsquo;s been &lsquo;the guy&rsquo; and, you know, he&rsquo;s expected to live up to what everybody expected him to be,&rdquo; David said in an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, via JoeBucsFan.com. &ldquo;Baker is great for our loc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lavonte-david-baker-mayfield-is-great-for-our-locker-room/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lavonte-david-baker-mayfield-is-great-for-our-locker-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Panthers have made a contract offer to Brian Burns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Burns has been in the market for a contract extension and he's reportedly heard from the Panthers about his desire for a new deal. Burns said in June that he wants to be among the highest-paid edge rushers in the league when he signs his next NFL contract. Darin Gantt of the team's website reports that the Panthers have made an offer to Burns, who is headed into the final year of his rookie pact, but that a deal may be on hold until another deal is done for another edge rusher. 49ers star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-panthers-have-made-a-contract-offer-to-brian-burns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-panthers-have-made-a-contract-offer-to-brian-burns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbie Gould says he's ready to play this year, hoping for a training camp invitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent kicker Robbie Gould hopes he won't be a free agent much longer.The 40-year-old Gould, who played for the 49ers the last six seasons, says he's eager to play in 2023 and hoping he'll be in a uniform when training camps open at the end of the month.&ldquo;I know training camp is coming up and I&rsquo;m ready for the next opportunity,&rdquo; Gould told NBCSportsBayArea.com. &ldquo;And I&rsquo;m sure these teams will give these young kids a chance and find out who has a chance to compete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robbie-gould-says-hes-ready-to-play-this-year-hoping-for-a-training-camp-invitation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robbie-gould-says-hes-ready-to-play-this-year-hoping-for-a-training-camp-invitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Curry uses his failures as a player to help him as a Steelers assistant coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Curry is one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. A linebacker out of Wake Forest, Curry went to the Seahawks with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft, and he was seen as a sure-thing prospect. Instead, he was a major disappointment in Seattle until the Seahawks traded him to the Raiders for a seventh-round pick, and after 13 games with the Raiders his career was over.Now Curry is in his first year as the Steelers' inside linebackers coach, and he thinks he's uniquely posi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-curry-uses-his-failures-as-a-player-to-help-him-as-a-steelers-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-curry-uses-his-failures-as-a-player-to-help-him-as-a-steelers-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins had undisclosed rib injury prior to the November 2022 win over the Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The excellent Quarterback series on Netflix devotes an entire episode to the bumps and bruises that go along with playing the most important position in pro football. Titled Kings of Pain, the third installment discloses some injury information about Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins that never made it to the official injury report.Before the Vikings faced Buffalo in Week 10, the biggest question regarding quarterback health related to Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who had suffered an elbow inju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kirk-cousins-had-undisclosed-rib-injury-prior-to-the-november-2022-win-over-the-bills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kirk-cousins-had-undisclosed-rib-injury-prior-to-the-november-2022-win-over-the-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyreek Hill says he'll get 2,000 yards and a Super Bowl this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has very high hopes for the 2023 season.Hill said on his podcast that he believes he's going to get 2,000 receiving yards, and that the Dolphins will win the Super Bowl."I will break 2,000 yards next year," Hill said. "2,000 yards was on my bucket list to get before I leave this league. You all think Cheetah gonna leave without doing something he promised himself he was going to do as a kid? 2,000 yards and another Super Bowl. We're getting that. Believe that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tyreek-hill-says-hell-get-2000-yards-and-a-super-bowl-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tyreek-hill-says-hell-get-2000-yards-and-a-super-bowl-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake Martinez left the NFL for a multimillion-dollar Pokemon business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL linebacker Blake Martinez made nearly $30 million during his seven-year career, but after retiring last season, he's making plenty of money in a very different field.Martinez has started his own business in the world of Pokemon card sales, and he says that world is becoming as lucrative for him as football was.Martinez told TheAthletic.com that his retirement came when he realized he could do very well financially in the Pokemon business, and do so without risk of injury.&ldquo;I jus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/blake-martinez-left-the-nfl-for-a-multimillion-dollar-pokemon-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/blake-martinez-left-the-nfl-for-a-multimillion-dollar-pokemon-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.R. Roberts, fullback who stood up against segregation, dies at 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[C.R. Roberts, a star at USC whose very presence on the field for a 1956 road game in Texas challenged the segregated South, has died at the age of 87.When Texas scheduled a game against USC, the Longhorns didn't want Roberts and USC's one other Black player to attend, and USC struggled to find a Texas hotel that would house them. But Roberts didn't just defy segregation, he turned in one of the great performances in college football history.In that game at Texas, Roberts carried 12 times for 25]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cr-roberts-fullback-who-stood-up-against-segregation-dies-at-87/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cr-roberts-fullback-who-stood-up-against-segregation-dies-at-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes said Bengals were better than Bills before playoff matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the last postseason, when the Chiefs had won their divisional round game and knew they'd be playing the Bengals-Bills winner in the AFC Championship Game, Patrick Mahomes felt the Bengals were the better team.Although Mahomes didn't say it publicly, he did say it privately, in comments that aired on the new Netflix documentary series that followed him through the 2022 season.&ldquo;I think the Bengals are better, but I think with all those injuries on the o-line that the Bills have a cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-said-bengals-were-better-than-bills-before-playoff-matchup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-said-bengals-were-better-than-bills-before-playoff-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Lawrence showed unprecedented improvement from Year 1 to Year 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has any quarterback ever benefited from a coaching change more than Trevor Lawrence, who went from Urban Meyer in his first season to Doug Pederson in his second?Statistically, there's a case to be made that Lawrence's improvement was unlike any other player's in NFL history.Via NFL Research, Lawrence's improvement from a passer rating of 71.9 in 2021 to 95.2 in 2022 is the largest increase in NFL history for any quarterback who threw at least 400 passes in each of his first two seasons.The swi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trevor-lawrence-showed-unprecedented-improvement-from-year-1-to-year-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trevor-lawrence-showed-unprecedented-improvement-from-year-1-to-year-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins on Justin Jefferson not calling him a Top 5 QB: "People have to be honest"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was recently asked to name the Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL. Kirk Cousins didn't make the cut.Jefferson named Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen, in that order. The audio wasn't entirely clear, but it sounded like he then mentioned Cousins after Allen, but still, his Top 5 were clear, and Cousins wasn't one of them.Asked about it, Cousins said he's fine with it."I didn't even see it. This is the first time hearing about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kirk-cousins-on-justin-jefferson-not-calling-him-a-top-5-qb-people-have-to-be-honest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kirk-cousins-on-justin-jefferson-not-calling-him-a-top-5-qb-people-have-to-be-honest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Giants, Raiders rescind franchise tags from Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an offseason full of decisions made &mdash; good, bad, or otherwise &mdash; the smartest move might have come from Cowboys running back Tony Pollard.Recovering from a broken ankle while the running back market cratered, Pollard quickly opted to accept his franchise tender of $10.1 million, making the salary for 2023 fully and completely guaranteed. While it removed any leverage he might have had to, for example, skip the offseason program in an effort to get a long-term deal, it's not as if]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/would-giants-raiders-rescind-franchise-tags-from-saquon-barkley-josh-jacobs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/would-giants-raiders-rescind-franchise-tags-from-saquon-barkley-josh-jacobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Love working with Packers' skill players in California]]></title><description><![CDATA[With training camps set to open in a couple weeks, Packers quarterback Jordan Love has organized some advance work with his teammates.Love is working out in California with a group of Packers teammates that includes running back Aaron Jones, wide receiver Christian Watson, wide receiver Jayden Reed, wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, wide receiver Jeff Cotton and backup quarterback Danny Etling, according to Matt Schneiderman of TheAthletic.com.Love is heading into his fourth season with the Packe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jordan-love-working-with-packers-skill-players-in-california/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jordan-love-working-with-packers-skill-players-in-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Mixon takes pay cut to stay with Bengals]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a time when running backs are getting squeezed financially across the league, Bengals running back Joe Mixon has agreed to take a pay cut to stay with the Bengals this season.Mixon and the Bengals have agreed to a new deal that will pay him a base salary of just under $6 million with incentives that could earn him up to $8 million a league source tells PFT.Although Mixon had been due more than $9 million this season, that was non-guaranteed, and Mixon decided it was better to re-work his con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/joe-mixon-takes-pay-cut-to-stay-with-bengals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/joe-mixon-takes-pay-cut-to-stay-with-bengals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikola Kalinic signs with Rams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams have signed free agent tight end Nikola Kalinic, the team announced Friday.The Colts waived Kalinic in May, and he had workouts with the Packers, Browns and Falcons.Kalinic, 26, spent last season with the Colts, earning a promotion from the practice squad to the active roster during the season. He played seven games with two starts and his only stat was one kickoff return for 15 yards.Kalinic played 47 snaps on offense and 42 on special teams in 2022, his first career NFL action.The Ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nikola-kalinic-signs-with-rams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nikola-kalinic-signs-with-rams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summoned to the league office in 2011 over criticism of officiating, Jon Gruden refused to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent ESPN article regarding the connection between the Jon Gruden emails and Daniel Snyder's essentially forced sale of the Commanders delved into the animosity between Gruden and the league office. It started during his first stint with the Raiders, and it grew over the years.The fact that he worked directly for the late Al Davis didn't help matters. Davis had long been an irritant to the league, suing his partners for antitrust and believing there was a persistent bias against the Silve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/summoned-to-the-league-office-in-2011-over-criticism-of-officiating-jon-gruden-refused-to-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/summoned-to-the-league-office-in-2011-over-criticism-of-officiating-jon-gruden-refused-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Rudolph will call Big Ten games for NBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tight end Kyle Rudolph remains a free agent, but he is working on a second career.Rudolph told Pete Sampson of TheAthletic.com that he will call select Big Ten games for NBC this fall. Rudolph got his feet wet as an analyst this offseason, calling some USFL games and Notre Dame's spring game.Rudolph credits his career at Notre Dame with his post-playing-career opportunity."One hundred percent. It was without question the reason why," Rudolph told Sampson. "I'm an anomaly. Played 12 years in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-rudolph-will-call-big-ten-games-for-nbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-rudolph-will-call-big-ten-games-for-nbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams sign Byron Young to wrap up draft class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams have all of their draft picks under contract. Field Yates of ESPN reports that third-round edge rusher Byron Young signed his four-year deal with the team on Friday. The agents for third-round defensive tackle Kobie Turner announced their client had signed earlier in the day. Young had 37 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks for the Volunteers last season. He spent two years at the SEC school after going to junior college. Young and Turner were two of 14 players drafted by the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rams-sign-byron-young-to-wrap-up-draft-class/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rams-sign-byron-young-to-wrap-up-draft-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breece Hall: I've been saying I'll be ready for the first game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets running back Breece Hall missed the final 10 games of his rookie season after tearing his ACL, but he doesn't think the injury will cost him any more games this season. Hall and Jets head coach Robert Saleh both sounded optimistic about Hall&rsquo;s chances of being ready to roll at the start of the season when they spoke to reporters near the end of the team's offseason program. During an appearance on NFL Network this week, Hall sounded even more confident about being in the lineup for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/breece-hall-ive-been-saying-ill-be-ready-for-the-first-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/breece-hall-ive-been-saying-ill-be-ready-for-the-first-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Long-term contract for Evan Engram "up in the air"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In April, Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke expressed optimism at getting tight end Evan Engram under contract long term. But as the Monday deadline approaches for franchised-tagged players to sign a long-term deal, there are no signs the sides are closing in on one.Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that a long-term deal for Engram is "up in the air." They may get a deal done. They might not get a deal done.Stay tuned.If they don't get a long-term deal completed by Monday, Engram would ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-long-term-contract-for-evan-engram-up-in-the-air/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-long-term-contract-for-evan-engram-up-in-the-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray: The sky is the limit for me, this team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals are betting favorites to have the worst record in the NFL in 2023. Arizona is a +225 favorite to finish the regular season with the fewest wins, via BetMGM, with Tampa Bay next at +850 followed by Houston at +900.The Cardinals, of course, expect to be better &mdash; much better &mdash; than anyone outside the organization believes.The return of quarterback Kyler Murray will play a part in the team's outcome this season. Murray is working his way back from a torn anterior cruciate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murray-the-sky-is-the-limit-for-me-this-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murray-the-sky-is-the-limit-for-me-this-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrian Phillips: Mac Jones is competing, we'll ride with whoever's out there]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has resisted referring to Mac Jones as the team's starting quarterback this offseason and one of the team's defensive players didn't take the bait when asked recently about Jones' grip on the job. Safety Adrian Phillips was more than willing to talk about the quarterbacks that the Patriots will be facing during the 2023 season during an appearance on NFL Network, but he was less forthcoming when asked about Jones being the team's No. 1 signal caller. "Man, you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/adrian-phillips-mac-jones-is-competing-well-ride-with-whoevers-out-there/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/adrian-phillips-mac-jones-is-competing-well-ride-with-whoevers-out-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DK Metcalf: Geno Smith matured and changed when he became the starter]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this time last year, the Seahawks had not named a starting quarterback but wide receiver DK Metcalf had a pretty good idea of which way they were going to go. Metcalf knew Geno Smith from Smith's three years as a backup to Russell Wilson in Seattle and he said during an appearance on Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. &amp; Hatch that Smith could "chill" in that role because he wasn't leading the offense. After Wilson was traded, Metcalf and Smith worked out together and the wideout said he "cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dk-metcalf-geno-smith-matured-and-changed-when-he-became-the-starter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dk-metcalf-geno-smith-matured-and-changed-when-he-became-the-starter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams agree to terms with third-round pick Kobie Turner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams drafted 14 players this spring. All but one now is under contract or has agreed to terms.Universal Sports Management announced Friday that third-round defensive end Kobie Turner has agreed to terms with the team.Third-round defensive end Byron Young remains the Rams' only unsigned rookie.The Rams selected Turner out of Wake Forest with the 89th overall selection. He wasa third-team All-ACC performer in his lone season with the Demon Deacons.Turner totaled 38 total tackles, including 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rams-agree-to-terms-with-third-round-pick-kobie-turner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rams-agree-to-terms-with-third-round-pick-kobie-turner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariq Woolen says his knee is getting right after offseason surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen watched from the sideline during Organized Team Activities after having arthroscopic knee surgery for an offseason injury. But he says he's making progress.Woolen posted a video of himself sprinting and appearing to move well, and he wrote that his knee feels good."The knee is getting right," Woolen wrote.Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has said he expects Woolen to be on the field at the start of training camp.Woolen was a 2022 fifth-round draft pick who started al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tariq-woolen-says-his-knee-is-getting-right-after-offseason-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tariq-woolen-says-his-knee-is-getting-right-after-offseason-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry Ogunjobi sees "true growth" in Kenny Pickett's confidence and demeanor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Kenny Pickett had a promising rookie season for the Steelers and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi believes his teammate will be even better the second time around. During an appearance on The Sick Podcast, Ogunjobi said that he's always thought that players make their biggest improvement between their first and second seasons in the NFL. Ogunjobi said the lack of pre-draft workouts, extra meetings with your team, and other things that are specific to a rookie year allows players mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/larry-ogunjobi-sees-true-growth-in-kenny-picketts-confidence-and-demeanor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/larry-ogunjobi-sees-true-growth-in-kenny-picketts-confidence-and-demeanor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Simmons: Russell Wilson has my full trust and confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Broncos need a bounce-back season from quarterback Russell Wilson and another teammate has expressed confidence it's going to happen. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, safety Justin Simmons noted the time Wilson has put in to be better in 2023. &ldquo;I know he&rsquo;s one of the hardest workers, if not the hardest worker I&rsquo;ve ever been around and that I&rsquo;ve seen, and his attention to detail and his preparation has already made me a better player, being his teammate,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-simmons-russell-wilson-has-my-full-trust-and-confidence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-simmons-russell-wilson-has-my-full-trust-and-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AJ Dillon: Everyone would run through a wall for Jordan Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Love is in his first season as the Packers starting quarterback, but he's not in his first year with the team and running back AJ Dillon believes that has made a difference in how the team has responded to him this offseason. Dillon and Love were both part of the team's 2020 draft class and Dillon noted on SiriusXM NFL Radio that there has already been "a couple of times throughout his career already where he's had to step up and he's had to play" when Aaron Rodgers was out of the lineup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aj-dillon-everyone-would-run-through-a-wall-for-jordan-love/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aj-dillon-everyone-would-run-through-a-wall-for-jordan-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Elway: Sean Payton is a "perfect fit" for Broncos right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Elway is no longer a day-to-day member of the Broncos front office. But the Hall of Fame quarterback will always be connected to the franchise after winning three Super Bowls as a player and executive. At the American Century Championship golf tournament this week, Elway said he&rsquo;s excited about the franchise having Sean Payton as its head coach.&ldquo;He&rsquo;s a perfect fit for where we are right now, where the Broncos are right now,&rdquo; Elway said, via Troy Renck of Denver7. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/john-elway-sean-payton-is-a-perfect-fit-for-broncos-right-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/john-elway-sean-payton-is-a-perfect-fit-for-broncos-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antoine Winfield Jr. believes the Buccaneers are pursuing Tom Brady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Brady remains retired. Until he isn't.Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. believes the team is trying to coax Brady into the "isn't" category.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m sure we&rsquo;re still reaching out to him trying to see if he&rsquo;s trying to come back to the team,&rdquo; Winfield recently said on Richard Sherman's podcast, via JoeBucsFan.com. &ldquo;Hey, it could happen. Anything&rsquo;s possible."After Sherman said he doesn't put anything past Brady, Winfield said, "It&rsquo;s up in the a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/antoine-winfield-jr-believes-the-buccaneers-are-pursuing-tom-brady/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/antoine-winfield-jr-believes-the-buccaneers-are-pursuing-tom-brady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes says he loves being the villain on the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may like being booed on the road more than he likes being cheered at home.Asked on CBS News whether he likes being the hero in Kansas City or the villain in road games, Mahomes picked the latter."I like to be the villain," Mahomes said. "Obviously it's cool at Arrowhead to be the hero and win the games and host the AFC Championship trophy. But it's just as fun, no offense to any of my division opponents, to go to their places and win those games. Both are grea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-says-he-loves-being-the-villain-on-the-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-says-he-loves-being-the-villain-on-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jacobs: Lions are going to show the world we're here]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions are getting more positive preseason attention than they have in years and cornerback Jerry Jacobs isn't doing anything to discourage the growing expectations for the team. Jacobs went to the ESPY Awards this week and was asked a few questions about the upcoming season by Pride of Detroit, including what his message would be to the team's fans ahead of a highly anticipated season. &ldquo;We are coming and when I say we&rsquo;re &lsquo;coming,&rsquo; we are trying to prove everyone wron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jacobs-lions-are-going-to-show-the-world-were-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jacobs-lions-are-going-to-show-the-world-were-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbitrary franchise-tag deadline for doing long-term deals needs to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the surface, it might seem odd for franchise-tagged players like Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Raiders running back Josh Jacobs to be threatening to not show up for future events like training camp and/or the start of the regular season when those things are still weeks into the future. The NFL's odd rule regarding the tag makes it a necessity, however.The league and the union agreed that players saddled with the tag can't sign multi-year contracts after July 15. (This year, it's Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/arbitrary-franchise-tag-deadline-for-doing-long-term-deals-needs-to-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/arbitrary-franchise-tag-deadline-for-doing-long-term-deals-needs-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Ekeler: Seeing some backup WRs making more than me is going to piss me off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier in the offseason, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler received permission to seek a trade after it became clear that Los Angeles was not willing to give him a contract extension. No trade materialized, in large part because no team was willing to give Ekeler the contract he was looking for. But Ekeler will get the chance to earn some additional money via incentives added to his Chargers deal. This week, Ekeler appeared on the Rich Eisen Show and shared how he's feeling when it comes to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/austin-ekeler-seeing-some-backup-wrs-making-more-than-me-is-going-to-piss-me-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/austin-ekeler-seeing-some-backup-wrs-making-more-than-me-is-going-to-piss-me-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 7: Sean McVay]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the rivalry between Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan, McVay wins this round. But just barely.Shanahan landed at No. 8 on the 2023 PFT list of NFL head coaches. McVay comes in at No. 7.McVay's Super Bowl win in 2021 got him to seven. The way the Rams went about doing it &mdash; a multi-year effort of mortgaging the future &mdash; keeps McVay from finishing higher. With no first-round picks made during the entirety of McVay's tenure, there's no nucleus of home-grown talent in their prime or enteri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-7-sean-mcvay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-7-sean-mcvay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonio Gibson hopes to "showcase" his receiving ability this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Antonio Gibson was playing for Memphis in college, he was primarily used as a wide receiver but he has been a running back since joining the Commanders as a third-round pick in 2020. Gibson would like to see that change during the 2023 season. Brian Robinson has moved past him to the top of the depth chart in the backfield and Gibson said in an interview for the team's website that he's hoping to see time at his old position under new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. "Hopefully, this y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/antonio-gibson-hopes-to-showcase-his-receiving-ability-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/antonio-gibson-hopes-to-showcase-his-receiving-ability-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malik Jackson announces his retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran defensive tackle has confirmed he's calling it a career. Malik Jackson took to NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Friday and officially announced his retirement. "I&rsquo;m done," Jackson said. "I'm not leaving the couch right now." A fifth-round pick in 2012, Jackson spent his first four seasons with the Broncos, winning Super Bowl 50 in the 2015 season. He then played with the Jaguars for three seasons, reaching the Pro Bowl in 2017 after recording a career-high 8.0 sacks.He pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/malik-jackson-announces-his-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/malik-jackson-announces-his-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers on Hard Knocks: "They forced it down our throats"]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in the history of the Hard Knocks series, the NFL has made a team do it when that team didn't want to do it.On Thursday, new Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made it clear that it's an assignment the team would rather avoid.Speaking to KPIX-TV from the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Rodgers talked about the upcoming stint on HBO."I understand the appeal with us," Rodgers said. "Obviously, there's a lot of eyes on me. A lot of eyes on our team. A lot of expectation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-on-hard-knocks-they-forced-it-down-our-throats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-on-hard-knocks-they-forced-it-down-our-throats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL changes name of latest attempt to create a tentpole event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some things happen naturally. Some thing don't. Sometimes, that doesn't keep people from continuing to try to make those things happen.For the NFL, which enjoys more organic tentpoles events than any other American sport, the effort to force the launch of training camp into another one continues.Two years ago, the league unveiled "Back Together Saturday" for the first weekend of training camp. Now, "Back Together Saturday" has become "Training Camp Back Together Weekend Presented by YouTube."Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-changes-name-of-latest-attempt-to-create-a-tentpole-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-changes-name-of-latest-attempt-to-create-a-tentpole-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray: "A big deal" that Jonathan Gannon, others from Cardinals came to statue unveiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's offseason has been dominated by his recovery from a torn ACL, but he did take a little time away from the grind in honor to go back to his alma mater. The University of Oklahoma unveiled a statue of Murray in honor of the quarterback's Heisman Trophy win while playing for the school and Murray took part in the April event. A contingent from the Cardinals that included head coach Jonathan Gannon and General Manager Monti Ossenfort was also in attendance. Thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murray-a-big-deal-that-jonathan-gannon-others-from-cardinals-came-to-statue-unveiling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murray-a-big-deal-that-jonathan-gannon-others-from-cardinals-came-to-statue-unveiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles Sanders: We're in good hands with Bryce Young]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Miles Sanders played in the Super Bowl last season, but he won't be helping the Eagles make a return trip to the game this year. Sanders signed with the Panthers as a free agent this offseason and that means he'll be tasked with helping first overall pick Bryce Young make his transition to the professional ranks. During an appearance on the Mac &amp; Bone podcast, Sanders was asked how he thinks the rookie is going to fare this season. Sanders said Young is "sharp" and had a "lovel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/miles-sanders-were-in-good-hands-with-bryce-young/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/miles-sanders-were-in-good-hands-with-bryce-young/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrian Phillips trusts "master game planner" Bill Belichick against AFC East QBs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots defensive back Adrian Phillips understands the challenges that the AFC East quarterbacks provide for New England this season. But he trusts his coach to meet those challenges.Asked about a schedule that features Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, Josh Allen and the Bills, and Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins twice each, Phillips said that right now, the Patriots are just focused on making themselves better."You look at our schedule, it's stacked with a bunch of quarterbacks," Phillips said. "B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/adrian-phillips-trusts-master-game-planner-bill-belichick-against-afc-east-qbs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/adrian-phillips-trusts-master-game-planner-bill-belichick-against-afc-east-qbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL defensive end Joe Campbell dies at 68]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Campbell, a defensive end who played for the Saints, Raiders and Buccaneers, has died at the age of 68.After starring at Maryland, Campbell was selected by the Saints with the seventh overall pick in the 1977 NFL draft.During his fourth season, Campbell was traded to the Raiders, and he helped them win the Super Bowl that year.Campbell finished his career in 1981 with the Buccaneers.Campbell's brother told the Delaware News Journal that Campbell was found dead after going for a hike and app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-defensive-end-joe-campbell-dies-at-68/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-defensive-end-joe-campbell-dies-at-68/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Glowinski: Daniel Jones can go out and kick ass now with nothing to prove]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year ago, Daniel Jones faced the most important season of his career. Now, after one season under Brian Daboll, the Giants quarterback has a new contract and a bright future.He passed for career bests with 317 completions, 472 attempts, a 67.2 completion percentage and 3,205 yards. He also ran for 708 yards and seven touchdowns."I think it's going to be even a better season now that he has. . . that little bit of sense of relief in the sense that he doesn't have to prove [anything] to anybody]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mark-glowinski-daniel-jones-can-go-out-and-kick-ass-now-with-nothing-to-prove/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mark-glowinski-daniel-jones-can-go-out-and-kick-ass-now-with-nothing-to-prove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes: Andy Reid is simply the best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Vick recently opened the debate about whether Andy Reid deserves consideration for greatest coach of all time. Patrick Mahomes would like to second that notion.Since Mahomes became the full-time starter in 2018, the Chiefs are 64-18 in the regular season and 11-3 in the postseason with three AFC titles and two Super Bowl rings. Mahomes has two MVP awards.Both Reid and Mahomes are headed toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame with years remaining in their careers."He's meant the world to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-andy-reid-is-simply-the-best/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-andy-reid-is-simply-the-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets announce deal with Quinnen Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets announced their long-term deal with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams on Thursday. "We are thrilled to secure Quinnen as a New York Jet for the foreseeable future, as he embodies everything we look for in our players," Jets General Manager Joe Douglas said in a statement. "He is a leader on and off the field, who does everything asked of him and more. He is a young, ascending player who has shown a consistent ability to dominate the line of scrimmage and help this team win. We are happ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-announce-deal-with-quinnen-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-announce-deal-with-quinnen-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Bowl Games ratings compare favorably to other leagues' all-star games]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the NFL scrapped the Pro Bowl for the Pro Bowl Games, it expected the ratings to take a hit. And they did. But the non-bowl Pro Bowl is performing well in comparison to the all-star games held by other leagues.This week's all-star game staged by Major League Baseball generated a record-low audience of 7.01 million viewers on Fox. In February, the NFL's Pro Bowl Games drew 6.28 million viewers on ESPN and ABC.The NBA all-star game from that same month yielded a record-low audience of 4.59 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pro-bowl-games-ratings-compare-favorably-to-other-leagues-all-star-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pro-bowl-games-ratings-compare-favorably-to-other-leagues-all-star-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Richard Sherman is a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Sherman once told Skip Bayless, "I&rsquo;m better at life than you." Their lives could soon be intertwined.Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Sherman has emerged as a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed.The news comes at a time when FS1 reportedly is having difficultly finding someone who will work with Bayless, who is believed to rule the show on which he appears with an iron fist.But even Sherman would have to realize the potential for fireworks in the fau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-richard-sherman-is-a-candidate-to-replace-shannon-sharpe-on-undisputed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-richard-sherman-is-a-candidate-to-replace-shannon-sharpe-on-undisputed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Josh Jacobs won't report to camp without a new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raiders running back Josh Jacobs told Paloma Villicana of Fox5 News in Las Vegas that he is "feeling great" and "explosive." The team, though, might not get to see for itself for a while.Jacobs will not report to training camp absent a new deal before Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to Villicana.There is no indication the sides are close to a long-term deal, but deadlines tend to prompt action, and the Raiders are running out of time. Jacobs is set to make $10.1 million on the franchise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-josh-jacobs-wont-report-to-camp-without-a-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-josh-jacobs-wont-report-to-camp-without-a-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson has impressed teammates since Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[As soon as the Falcons made Bijan Robinson the eighth overall pick, the running back had a request for General Manager Terry Fontenot. Robinson asked for the phone numbers of the team's offensive linemen. "Here's a cool thing: He texted the offensive line when he got drafted," right guard Chris Lindstrom said, via Scott Bair of the team website. "He said that he's really happy to work with us. I've only known him for a little while, but he has been pretty amazing around the building. I think al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bijan-robinson-has-impressed-teammates-since-day-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bijan-robinson-has-impressed-teammates-since-day-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Goedert: Defenses called us "soft," said "run a real play" whenever we ran our QB sneak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles made good use of quarterback sneaks during their run to the NFC title last season and their manner of running the play led to some negative reactions. Quarterback Jalen Hurts' bid for first downs came with the help of pushes from behind from his teammates and there was some discussion this offseason about a potential rule change to outlaw that practice. No formal rule change proposal was made, however, and that means the play remains legal. That means the Eagles are likely to hear co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dallas-goedert-defenses-called-us-soft-said-run-a-real-play-whenever-we-ran-our-qb-sneak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dallas-goedert-defenses-called-us-soft-said-run-a-real-play-whenever-we-ran-our-qb-sneak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De'Vondre Campbell says he's 100% healthy after playing hurt last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell says he's finally healthy this offseason, after playing through injuries last year.Campbell wrote on Twitter that the Packers' Week Seven game against the Commanders, in which he had three tackles for loss and a pick-six, was the only game of the year in which he was fully healthy."I was just hitting my stride this game starting to feel like myself after dealing with a nagging shoulder that I never told anyone about and then I injured my knee the next game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/devondre-campbell-says-hes-100-healthy-after-playing-hurt-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/devondre-campbell-says-hes-100-healthy-after-playing-hurt-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans to hold five training camp practices for general public]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans announced their public training camp schedule on Thursday and it includes five open practices for all fans. Tennessee will hold open sessions on July 29, Aug. 1, Aug. 4, Aug. 10, and Aug. 22 at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. All sessions will begin at 9:15 a.m.Fans will need to claim free tickets via a lottery system that can be accessed on the Titans&rsquo; website through 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. Winners will receive instructions to claim their tickets on July 19.While]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/titans-to-hold-five-training-camp-practices-for-general-public/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/titans-to-hold-five-training-camp-practices-for-general-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Brock Purdy remains on target for season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Brock Purdy traveled to Jacksonville following the team's offseason program. He has spent time there rehabbing with private quarterbacks coach Will Hewlett and sports performance expert Tom Gormely.Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area provided an update Thursday during an appearance on KNBR. Maiocco said Purdy 's rehab is on schedule, and he is on track to start the season opener, having experienced no setbacks. The team hopes that Purdy can return at some point late in trainin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-brock-purdy-remains-on-target-for-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-brock-purdy-remains-on-target-for-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Goodell: We'll contemplate sovereign fund team ownership, but we like our current model]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent report indicated that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund plans to expand the foray into sports it began by establishing the LIV golf tour and that news fueled further conversation about whether they could look to football as a place to invest money in the future. The prospect of using the sovereign fund to invest in an NFL team came up in a question for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during a Thursday appearance on CNBC. Goodell was asked if the NFL would consider a rule change that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roger-goodell-well-contemplate-sovereign-fund-team-ownership-but-we-like-our-current-model/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roger-goodell-well-contemplate-sovereign-fund-team-ownership-but-we-like-our-current-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter Henry: I think everyone's excited for a fresh start]]></title><description><![CDATA[After poor offensive results in the 2022 season, the Patriots hired Bill O'Brien to coordinate the unit for 2023. With O'Brien designing and calling the plays, the offense should be better in the coming season. And O'Brien should be in a much better position to further the development of third-year quarterback Mac Jones. Tight end Hunter Henry, who is entering the last year of his contract with New England, said this week that he and Jones have been spending time together since the end of minic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hunter-henry-i-think-everyones-excited-for-a-fresh-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hunter-henry-i-think-everyones-excited-for-a-fresh-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinnen Williams, Jets agree to four-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinnen Williams and the Jets have gotten a deal done. According to multiple reports, Williams has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Jets. The deal is reportedly worth $96 million with $66 million in guaranteed money. The full details of the deal are still to come, but that total value and per-year average is more than Williams' fellow 2019 first-round picks Jeffery Simmons, Dexter Lawrence, and Ed Oliver got in the extensions they signed earlier this offseason. Rams star Aaron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/quinnen-williams-jets-agree-to-four-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/quinnen-williams-jets-agree-to-four-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans are betting favorites to sign DeAndre Hopkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans have emerged as the betting favorites to land free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.The Titans' odds of signing Hopkins are now -300. Just yesterday, they were +500.Sometimes a dramatic shift in the odds like that means someone with inside information is placing bets. Other times, it's just bets placed by people who think they're in the know.Hopkins is one of the highest-profile free agents currently available in the NFL, and the Titans are a team that would like to add a veteran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/titans-are-betting-favorites-to-sign-deandre-hopkins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/titans-are-betting-favorites-to-sign-deandre-hopkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter sued by former Georgia football staffer for leaving scene of fatal car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles first-round pick Jalen Carter settled criminal charges related to a car crash that killed two people in January, but he has been sued by a former University of Georgia football staffer who survived the wreck. Carter avoided crashing his vehicle, but pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in March. He has been sued by Victoria Bowles for leaving the scene of the accident and failing to try to offer aid to those involved in the crash. "As Defendant Carter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-sued-by-former-georgia-football-staffer-for-leaving-scene-of-fatal-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-sued-by-former-georgia-football-staffer-for-leaving-scene-of-fatal-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Snyder reportedly used "Blackmail PowerPoint" to lessen initial NFL punishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday&rsquo;s lengthy article from ESPN regarding the connection of the Jon Gruden emails to the downfall of Daniel Snyder included an important disclosure regarding the events that preceded the initial punishment imposed by the league on July 1, 2021.Per the ESPN article, a June 2021 meeting between Snyder's lawyers and select owners and executives included a series of slides."What was presented was not a defense against any of [attorney Beth] Wilkinson's findings made against Snyder; it w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dan-snyder-reportedly-used-blackmail-powerpoint-to-lessen-initial-nfl-punishment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dan-snyder-reportedly-used-blackmail-powerpoint-to-lessen-initial-nfl-punishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saquon Barkley involves CAA in his contract talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five years ago, Giants running back Saquon Barkley shifted his marketing representation from Roc Nation to CAA. Now, CAA is involved in negotiating his football contract, too.Per NFLPA records, Barkley is currently represented by Kim Miale of Roc Nation and Ed Perry of CAA. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Perry was added to the negotiating team in the middle of June.The change suggests that Barkley was not fully satisfied with the service he was getting. However, he was n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/saquon-barkley-involves-caa-in-his-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/saquon-barkley-involves-caa-in-his-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes: Kadarius Toney can be one of the best receivers in this league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midway through the 2022 season, the Chiefs acquired receiver Kadarius Toney from the Giants. While he missed some games due to injury, Toney did catch 14 passes for 171 yards with two touchdowns and had 59 yards on five carries with a TD.Then he caught seven passes for 50 yards in the postseason, including a touchdown in Super Bowl LVII.But there&rsquo;s more meat on the proverbial bone for Toney in Kansas City's offense. And having a full offseason with the Chiefs should prepare Toney to be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-kadarius-toney-can-be-one-of-the-best-receivers-in-this-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-kadarius-toney-can-be-one-of-the-best-receivers-in-this-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Holmes learned about drafting football character from Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp]]></title><description><![CDATA[In hindsight, Aaron Donald seems like he should have been a sure-thing prospect coming out of Pitt: He won every major award for the best defensive player in college football, he was the best player on the field in Senior Bowl practices, and he lit up the Scouting Combine. But Donald lasted until the 13th overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft, and Lions General Manager Brad Holmes, who was with the Rams when they drafted Donald, says it was Donald's off-field approach that made him truly special.H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brad-holmes-learned-about-drafting-football-character-from-aaron-donald-cooper-kupp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brad-holmes-learned-about-drafting-football-character-from-aaron-donald-cooper-kupp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray: I'll be coachable, but we all have to look in mirror if it isn't working]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is recovering from a torn ACL, but rehab hasn't been the only focal point for him this offseason. Murray has also been learning a new offense after the firing of head coach Kliff Kingsbury. New head coach Jonathan Gannon hired Drew Petzing as his offensive coordinator and Murray spent the offseason doing classroom work to begin grasping the offense ahead of his return to the field. Murray's work ethic was called into question last year when the Cardinals added]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murray-ill-be-coachable-but-we-all-have-to-look-in-mirror-if-it-isnt-working/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murray-ill-be-coachable-but-we-all-have-to-look-in-mirror-if-it-isnt-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Goodell's goal of $25 billion in annual revenue keeps getting closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pigs get fat. Hogs get slaughtered. Hippos just open their mouths and take more.In 2010, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell created a revenue target for the sport he controls: $25 million annually by 2027.As of four years ago, the NFL had made it to $15 billion. Adding another $10 billion per year in only eight years seemed overly ambitious. But it still might be doable.Via FrontOfficeSports.com, national revenue of $12 billion in 2022 could mean, when local revenue is added, $20 billion in total r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roger-goodells-goal-of-25-billion-in-annual-revenue-keeps-getting-closer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roger-goodells-goal-of-25-billion-in-annual-revenue-keeps-getting-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 8: Kyle Shanahan]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the 49ers qualified for Super Bowl LIV, I made the case that coach Kyle Shanahan could become his generation's Bill Belichick. Shanahan could still indeed do it, but there's more work to be done.Shanahan has put together one of the best teams in the NFL; there's no disputing that. G.M. John Lynch seems to have a knack for finding players who play the game with the same passion and abandon that he did, giving the 49ers a band of roughnecks who will roll out of bed and knock someone on thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-8-kyle-shanahan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-8-kyle-shanahan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Wilson: New Jets offense is "super similar" with a few nuances]]></title><description><![CDATA[It didn't take long for Jets receiver Garrett Wilson to make an impact last year, as he was named the AP offensive rookie of the year. But things are a little different for Wilson heading into Year Two, as he'll now have quarterback Aaron Rodgers throwing him passes on plays called by new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Wilson said the learning curve for the new system hasn't been that bad because it's similar to what New York ran before u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/garrett-wilson-new-jets-offense-is-super-similar-with-a-few-nuances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/garrett-wilson-new-jets-offense-is-super-similar-with-a-few-nuances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dion Dawkins: "Everything just felt weird" in playoff loss to Bengals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills' 2022 season ended in disappointing fashion when they lost to the Bengals 27-10 in January's divisional-round matchup. Despite playing at home and in the snow, Buffalo got down 14-0 in the first quarter and scored just three points in the second half.Reviewing that game during an appearance on The Herd this week, Bills veteran left tackle Dion Dawkins said the entire game had an off-kilter vibe that permeated through the team.&ldquo;That Cincinnati game was definitely weird,&rdquo; Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dion-dawkins-everything-just-felt-weird-in-playoff-loss-to-bengals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dion-dawkins-everything-just-felt-weird-in-playoff-loss-to-bengals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Holmes: Jahmyr Gibbs is a special weapon for our offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions raised some eyebrows when they took running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick of this year's draft and General Manager Brad Holmes might raise a few more with the names he dropped while discussing what Gibbs can do in the team's offense. During an appearance on The Season with Peter Schrager podcast, Holmes said he believes the Lions will "be better offensively" after bringing in Gibbs and David Montgomery as running backs in place of Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift. He a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brad-holmes-jahmyr-gibbs-is-a-special-weapon-for-our-offense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brad-holmes-jahmyr-gibbs-is-a-special-weapon-for-our-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelers want Darnell Washington to be "allowed to grow"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steelers are expected to throw first-round pick Broderick Jones right into the fire at left tackle this season, but the plan for third-round pick Darnell Washington is a bit different. Washington had a lot of admirers because of the potential he showed as a receiver and a blocker while playing tight end at Georgia, so some might have expected him to be on the fast track to the lineup. The Steelers have Pat Freiermuth and Zach Gentry back from last season, however, and tight ends coach Alfre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steelers-want-darnell-washington-to-be-allowed-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steelers-want-darnell-washington-to-be-allowed-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Serious" issues complicate final legal negotiations between NFL, Daniel Snyder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL is close to approving a sale of the Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris. Unless it isn't.According to the Washington Post, lingering concerns regarding responsibility for potential future liability "threaten to complicate" the final process of closing the deal between Snyder and Harris.An unnamed source described the issues to the Post as "significant."&ldquo;Hopefully it gets resolved,&rdquo; the source told the Post. &ldquo;But at this point, it&rsquo;s serious."Snyder has lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/serious-issues-complicate-final-legal-negotiations-between-nfl-daniel-snyder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/serious-issues-complicate-final-legal-negotiations-between-nfl-daniel-snyder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breece Hall: I think we have an answer for everything on offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets crashed out of the playoff chase with a six-game losing streak to close the 2022 sseason and the team's offensive ineffectiveness was central to that losing streak. Poor quarterback play was a major reason for that ineffectiveness and the Jets addressed that by trading for Aaron Rodgers this offseason. The team also acquired wideouts Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman, and Randall Cobb before drafting running back Israel Abanikanda during an offseason that transformed their lock on offense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/breece-hall-i-think-we-have-an-answer-for-everything-on-offense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/breece-hall-i-think-we-have-an-answer-for-everything-on-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Silver: Leagues have a responsibility to invest more in gambling education for players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has seen in recent weeks the failure of its efforts to properly educate players regarding the gambling policy. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes all sports leagues have an obligation to do a much better job when it comes to gambling-related education.&ldquo;I think there&rsquo;s a responsibility for these leagues to invest more education, not just our own players, but of young people who might be doing something inappropriate or anybody who might be engaging in problematic gambling,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/adam-silver-leagues-have-a-responsibility-to-invest-more-in-gambling-education-for-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/adam-silver-leagues-have-a-responsibility-to-invest-more-in-gambling-education-for-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals are betting favorites to have the NFL's worst record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals are the clear favorites to have the worst record in the NFL in 2023.Arizona is a +225 favorite to finish the regular season with the fewest wins, via BetMGM. Tampa Bay is next at +850, followed by Houston at +900.Bettors are overwhelmingly betting on the Cardinals to finish with the fewest wins in the league: More than half of all the money bet this offseason on the team with the fewest wins has been bet on the Cardinals.With Arizona coming off a 4-13 record and Kyler Murray's sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cardinals-are-betting-favorites-to-have-the-nfls-worst-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cardinals-are-betting-favorites-to-have-the-nfls-worst-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray's goal is to be back for the season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray underwent surgery Jan. 3 to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. So, realistically, Murray faces long odds to be ready for the start of the season.That isn't stopping him from trying. The season premiere of Cardinals Flight Plan is scheduled to air Thursday night on the Cardinals' YouTube channel, and in pre-released audio of the episode, Murray spoke about his goal to hurry up and get back. &ldquo;When you look further down the line,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murrays-goal-is-to-be-back-for-the-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murrays-goal-is-to-be-back-for-the-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Allen: Running backs are "sadly undervalued"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to a long-term contract is Monday. Three running backs are among the four tagged players still looking for long-term deals, but there are no indications Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, Giants running back Saquon Barkley or Cowboys running back Tony Pollard will reach agreement before then.Pollard is the only one of the three to have signed the tag, and Barkley has threatened to sit out into the season<br />
absent a deal.Hall of Fame running back Marcus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/marcus-allen-running-backs-are-sadly-undervalued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/marcus-allen-running-backs-are-sadly-undervalued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants offered Saquon Barkley $13 million per year; Barkley wanted $16 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants and running back Saquon Barkley have fewer than five days left to do a long-term deal. While it's unclear whether they'll get one finalized by Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET, an effort was made to make it happen before application of the franchise tag.Per a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Giants extended an offer to Barkley worth $13 million per year, including $26 million over the first two years. The offer was made before the deadline for applying the franchise tag, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/giants-offered-saquon-barkley-13-million-per-year-barkley-wanted-16-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/giants-offered-saquon-barkley-13-million-per-year-barkley-wanted-16-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Gruden wonders why Daniel Snyder might have been out to get him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lengthy, detailed article from ESPN<br />
regarding the Jon Gruden emails and the question of who leaked them includes reporting regarding Gruden's curiosity as to why Commanders owner Daniel Snyder "would have had it out for" Gruden.Per the report, Gruden "recently wondered aloud to associates" regarding that specific point. Was it Gruden's friendship with former Washington executive Bruce Allen, whom Snyder "hated"? Was it Gruden's brother, Jay, who "shared some unsavory stories earlier in 2021]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jon-gruden-wonders-why-daniel-snyder-might-have-been-out-to-get-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jon-gruden-wonders-why-daniel-snyder-might-have-been-out-to-get-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Will Richardson suspended for three games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offensive tackle Will Richardson did not sign with another team after the Jaguars released him last August and his path back to the field likely just got more difficult. Per Field Yates of ESPN, Richardson &mdash;&nbsp;who remains a free agent &mdash; has been suspended for three games. The reason for his suspension was not disclosed. A fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft, Richardson has appeared in 44 games with five starts &mdash; all for Jacksonville. He did not play in his rookie year due t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-will-richardson-suspended-for-three-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-will-richardson-suspended-for-three-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook: Free agent process is fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Dalvin Cook has not settled on a place to play during the 2023 season, but he says he's not minding the waiting game that he has to play until the right deal comes along. A report over the weekend indicated Cook will wait until closer<br />
to the start of training camp before signing with any team as an offer from the Dolphins hasn't satisfied what he's looking for after being released by the Vikings this offseason. In an interview with FOX 9 in Minneapolis about his return<br />
to Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dalvin-cook-free-agent-process-is-fun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dalvin-cook-free-agent-process-is-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dion Dawkins on Stefon Diggs: There's nothing to be worried about]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills caused a stir last month when head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that he was "very concerned<br />
" about receiver Stefon Diggs' absence from mandatory minicamp. Since then, the Bills have tried to put the proverbial toothpaste back in the tube. But whatever is going on between Diggs and the franchise will continue to be a storyline given Buffalo's status as a Super Bowl contender and Diggs' status as one of the best receivers in the league. Still, Buffalo left tackle Dion Dawkins in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dion-dawkins-on-stefon-diggs-theres-nothing-to-be-worried-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dion-dawkins-on-stefon-diggs-theres-nothing-to-be-worried-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Goedert says Jalen Hurts is a Top 2 QB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert doesn't think Jalen Hurts gets enough recognition as one of the truly elite quarterbacks in the NFL.Asked about ranking quarterbacks, Goedert said that only Patrick Mahomes compares with what Hurts does for his team."I think Jalen has to be at the top," Goedert said on Pardon My Take<br />
. "I think he should be top three, top two. It's hard to take anything away from Patrick. You go down the list and there's probably 10 quarterbacks that could be in the Top 5, depend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dallas-goedert-says-jalen-hurts-is-a-top-2-qb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dallas-goedert-says-jalen-hurts-is-a-top-2-qb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Darnold: There's a ton of reasons I picked the 49ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Darnold signed a one-year deal with the 49ers despite knowing the team already employed Brock Purdy and Trey Lance.It was a homecoming of sorts as the quarterback graduated from San Clemente High School in Orange County and played college football at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The 49ers' success, too, was a draw.In three seasons with the Jets and two more with the Panthers, Darnold never played on a winning team. The 49ers have won at least 10 games three of the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sam-darnold-theres-a-ton-of-reasons-i-picked-the-49ers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sam-darnold-theres-a-ton-of-reasons-i-picked-the-49ers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyler Murray: Last year was necessary, good will come out of what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[It didn't take long for Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to realize something was off last season. The Cardinals finished 2021 as a playoff team, but were well on their way to a 4-13 season before Murray tore his ACL in a December game against the Patriots. Murray has focused on rehabbing since that point while the Cardinals have hired a new head coach and General Manager in what they hope is a turn toward better days in the future.Murray has mostly remained silent since his injury, but he op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murray-last-year-was-necessary-good-will-come-out-of-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyler-murray-last-year-was-necessary-good-will-come-out-of-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame names 29 coaches/contributors semifinalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the semifinalists for the coach/contributor category for the Class of 2024.The Hall's 12-person committee reduced the list of nominees to 29 candidates who will advance to the next round of consideration.Two-time Super Bowl winning coach Mike Shanahan is one of the semifinalists. In 20 years as a head coach with three teams, he went 170-138.The other semifinalists are: K.S. &ldquo;Bud&rdquo; Adams Jr., Roone Arledge, C.O. Brocato, Tom Coughlin, Alex Gibbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hall-of-fame-names-29-coachescontributors-semifinalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hall-of-fame-names-29-coachescontributors-semifinalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame names 31 semifinalists in Senior category]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Seniors Committee has announced the group of semifinalists eligible for election to the Hall in 2024. The 12-member committee has advanced 31 players to the next round. That group will be whittled down to 12 players later this month and up to three players will be selected for consideration by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee at its annual meeting. Having three players up for election is a change from past years as the pool has been expanded from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hall-of-fame-names-31-semifinalists-in-senior-category/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hall-of-fame-names-31-semifinalists-in-senior-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Wilson on Aaron Rodgers: We took full advantage of the time in the spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets receiver Garrett Wilson was named AP offensive rookie of the year after a stellar 2022. But expectations are higher for the coming season now that Wilson has Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Wilson said that he's gotten comfortable with the four-time MVP after getting experience and reps on the field."When you have a new signal-caller coming in and new quarterback, you just want to be able to get those reps and bookmark certain routes togethe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/garrett-wilson-on-aaron-rodgers-we-took-full-advantage-of-the-time-in-the-spring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/garrett-wilson-on-aaron-rodgers-we-took-full-advantage-of-the-time-in-the-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets to Patriots-Colts in Germany sell out in an instant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets to the Chiefs-Dolphins game in Frankfurt, Germany in Week Nine of the 2023 season sold out quickly<br />
earlier this year and the interest was just as high for tickets to the Patriots-Colts game being held at Deutsche Bank Park the next week. Those tickets went on sale earlier this week and sold out almost instantly. An NFL spokesperson told Michael Silverman of the Boston Globe that 700,000 fans signed up for the opportunity<br />
to purchase tickets to the two games with another three million in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tickets-to-patriots-colts-in-germany-sell-out-in-an-instant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tickets-to-patriots-colts-in-germany-sell-out-in-an-instant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Saquon Barkley, Giants remain at a "stalemate" in contract talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants running back Saquon Barkley's bid to land a long-term deal this offseason is in its final days and there doesn't appear to be much optimism that an extension is going to get done. Barkley and the Giants were not believed to be close to reaching an agreement at any point this offseason and Dianna Russini of ESPN reports that the two sides "remain at a stalemate<br />
" ahead of the March 17 deadline for tagged players to sign multi-year deals. Barkley has not signed the tag, which would pay him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-saquon-barkley-giants-remain-at-a-stalemate-in-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-saquon-barkley-giants-remain-at-a-stalemate-in-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Irvin still remains under suspension with NFL Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than five months after his NFL Network suspension commenced, Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin's suspension continues.Via A.J. Perez of FrontOfficeSports.com, Irvin&rsquo;s status remains unchanged<br />
.The league-owned network abruptly suspended Irvin in February after an employee at the hotel where he was staying during Super Bowl week claimed he engaged in inappropriate conduct. Irvin strongly denies the allegations. He has filed multiple lawsuits against Marriott due to the situation, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/michael-irvin-still-remains-under-suspension-with-nfl-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/michael-irvin-still-remains-under-suspension-with-nfl-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Warren: Bears aim to have the most advanced stadium ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears President Kevin Warren says the team is committed not just to building a new stadium, but to building a stadium unlike any other.&ldquo;I want us to build the most advanced, most progressive stadium project ever on the planet<br />
,&rdquo; Warren told Dan Pompei of TheAthletic.com. &ldquo;I want people and corporations to come and say, &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s spend some time at the Bears because they are a forward-thinking, innovative company.&rsquo; And I want to win Super Bowl trophies. Why not u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kevin-warren-bears-aim-to-have-the-most-advanced-stadium-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kevin-warren-bears-aim-to-have-the-most-advanced-stadium-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buccaneers reveal new "Creamsicle" jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers' famed "Creamsicle" jersey is officially back. Tampa Bay revealed the latest iteration of the throwback jersey on Wednesday with a video<br />
featuring several of the team's legendary players along with current members of the squad. The Bucs are going to wear the uniform for the Week 6 matchup against the Lions. "Our fans have waited a decade to see our players back in these classic Creamsicle jerseys, and we are excited to celebrate our rich legacy when we debut these one-of-a-kind u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/buccaneers-reveal-new-creamsicle-jersey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/buccaneers-reveal-new-creamsicle-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braxton Jones: Darnell Wright ahead of where I was as a rookie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears hope to have a more potent offense during the 2023 season and part of their plan to get better on that side of the ball includes their top pick from this year's draft. Darnell Wright is expected to start at right tackle and left tackle Braxton Jones said he expects that the rookie will have some "growing pains" as he adjusts to the NFL. Jones went through the process after being drafted in the fifth round last year, but he added that he thinks Wright is better equipped to handle the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/braxton-jones-darnell-wright-ahead-of-where-i-was-as-a-rookie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/braxton-jones-darnell-wright-ahead-of-where-i-was-as-a-rookie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes on his legacy: Maximize every day so I retire with no regrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[At age 27, Patrick Mahomes might be a little young to think about his legacy. But a player who already has two regular-season MVPs and two Super Bowl MVPs is a player who has already made a significant impact on the history of pro football.Mahomes, however, says that his legacy will be defined by how he continues to improve, and that's something he takes seriously, each and every day."I think everybody thinks about legacy<br />
and how they're remembered, but I think you have to think about that and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-on-his-legacy-maximize-every-day-so-i-retire-with-no-regrets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-on-his-legacy-maximize-every-day-so-i-retire-with-no-regrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Fitzgerald ponders litigation over his firing by Northwestern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Fitzgerald is gone from Northwestern, but he won't be forgotten. Not at least until there's a settlement of his contract.Fitzgerald's attorney, Dan Webb, has confirmed that Fitzgerald is "exploring potential breach-of-contract claims against the school<br />
," per the Chicago Tribune. Webb contends the termination for cause violated Fitzgerald's contract, and that the initial two-week unpaid suspension was the product of a negotiated agreement between Northwestern and Fitzgerald. Webb claims tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pat-fitzgerald-ponders-litigation-over-his-firing-by-northwestern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pat-fitzgerald-ponders-litigation-over-his-firing-by-northwestern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL selects Jets for Hard Knocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Privately, the Jets have been bracing for an involuntary Hard Knocks assignment<br />
for weeks. They no longer have to. The NFL has selected the Jets to be on the program for 2023 training camp, a league source confirmed to PFT on Wednesday morning. Of the teams that could be compelled to do the program, the Jets always seemed like the most likely choice. The Saints, Bears, and Commanders also fit the criteria. But those teams did not trade for four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-selects-jets-for-hard-knocks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-selects-jets-for-hard-knocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Gruden intends "to burn the [NFL's] house down"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The headline to ESPN&rsquo;s new story<br />
about the emails that triggered the ouster of Raiders coach Jon Gruden focuses on the connection between the emergence of Gruden's words from a decade earlier and Commanders owner Daniel Snyder's decision to sell the team. But, frankly, anyone who had been paying attention to the story knew that Snyder had avoided the worst-case scenario until the Gruden emails were leaked. That specific development attracted the attention of Congress, which started an inv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jon-gruden-intends-to-burn-the-nfls-house-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jon-gruden-intends-to-burn-the-nfls-house-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DK Metcalf: We have a whole arsenal of offensive weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seahawks didn't hesitate to add to a strong receiving corps in the first round of this year's draft. After adding cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick, the Seahawks made Jaxon Smith-Njigba the first wideout off the board with the 20th selection later in the round. The former Ohio State star joins DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett as a target for quarterback Geno Smith and the Seahawks made another addition to their offense in the second round. Running back Zach Charbonnet joi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dk-metcalf-we-have-a-whole-arsenal-of-offensive-weapons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dk-metcalf-we-have-a-whole-arsenal-of-offensive-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grady Jarrett on Bryce Young's size: He went No. 1 for a reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plenty of Panthers players and coaches shared their thoughts about whether quarterback Bryce Young's size will have a negative impact on his ability to thrive in the NFL during the offseason. One of Young's opponents got a chance to do the same this week. Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett made an appearance on NFL Network this week and he was asked if he thought Young's height will provide any advantages or disadvantages once he gets on the field this fall. Jarrett pointed to Young's produ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/grady-jarrett-on-bryce-youngs-size-he-went-no-1-for-a-reason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/grady-jarrett-on-bryce-youngs-size-he-went-no-1-for-a-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 9: Mike Vrabel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last two of the top 10 NFL head coaches come from the same division.At No. 10, it was Jaguars coach Doug Pederson<br />
. At No. 9, it is Titans coach Mike Vrabel.The 2021 coach of the year has consistently found a way to get more from his team than the sum of its parts would suggest, thriving despite what became an apparent disconnect with former G.M. Jon Robinson. There were flashes of it in June 2021, when the Titans made an ill-advised trade for receiver Julio Jones, followed by Robinson maki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-9-mike-vrabel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-9-mike-vrabel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Purdue WR Milton Wright sets up workouts with teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Milton Wright's bid for a spot in the NFL will continue after he was passed over in Tuesday's supplemental draft<br />
. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Wright, who played at Purdue, will hold workouts<br />
for interested teams on July 24 and 25 in hopes of signing with a team and going to training camp later this summer. Wright and former Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman were the only players eligible for the supplemental draft this year. Wideman also went unselected and is al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-purdue-wr-milton-wright-sets-up-workouts-with-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-purdue-wr-milton-wright-sets-up-workouts-with-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kadarius Toney claims he was hacked after profane outburst at Giants fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney is claiming he was hacked after someone who sounded like Toney, using Toney's Twitter account, sent a profane message to a Giants fan via voice note.It started with the Giants fan sending Toney a direct message, telling him that he misses Daniel Jones. Toney's account sent a voice note in response.&ldquo;You talk about I miss Daniel Jones?" Toney started, before unleashing a stream of profanity and saying that actually it's Jones who misses Toney.When the fan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kadarius-toney-claims-he-was-hacked-after-profane-outburst-at-giants-fan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kadarius-toney-claims-he-was-hacked-after-profane-outburst-at-giants-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malachi Wideman scheduling workouts with teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[After going undrafted in the NFL supplemental draft Tuesday, Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman and Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright are free agents.Wideman is scheduling workouts with NFL teams for when training camps begin, his agent told Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Wideman also has offers from CFL and XFL teams if an NFL job doesn't come to fruition.He caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2021 but was limited to three catches for 49 yards and a touchdown in six game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/malachi-wideman-scheduling-workouts-with-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/malachi-wideman-scheduling-workouts-with-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49ers will open nine training camp practices to fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers will welcome their rookies to training camp next week and veterans the following week. Fans will be allowed to watch their team for the first time on Wednesday, July 26.Cam Inman of the Mercury News reports that the team sent an email to season ticket holders announcing the nine practices open to fans.Season ticket holders will get first dibs on the $10 tickets, with all proceeds going to the 49ers Foundation. Children under 2 years old will not require a ticket.Training camp tickets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/49ers-will-open-nine-training-camp-practices-to-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/49ers-will-open-nine-training-camp-practices-to-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills want DeAndre Hopkins, at their price]]></title><description><![CDATA[As free-agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins waits for his value to increase, the Bills are waiting for his asking price to drop.It's been known in league circles for several weeks now that the Bills are indeed interested in Hopkins, but that they have a price in mind they won't exceed. Given that he visited the Titans and Patriots and not the Bills, it's fair to infer that the Bills are offering less than the two primary suitors.If Hopkins wants to win a championship, maybe he'd take less. Or maybe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-want-deandre-hopkins-at-their-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-want-deandre-hopkins-at-their-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jarrad Davis out "long term" after surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants middle linebacker Jarrad Davis will be out "long term<br />
" after undergoing surgery this summer, Pat Leonard of the Daily News reports. It's unclear why Davis required surgery or what he had repaired, as Leonard calls the surgery "undisclosed."Davis, 28, was taking first-team reps in Wink Martindale's defense alongside weakside linebacker Bobby Okereke.Second-year linebackers Micah McFadden and Darrian Beavers are behind Davis on the depth chart and likely the first to get the chance to fil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-jarrad-davis-out-long-term-after-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-jarrad-davis-out-long-term-after-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Kelce: College suspension pushed me into the tight end room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis Kelce has become one of the best tight ends in NFL history over the course of his time with the Chiefs, but he wasn't always a sure thing to wind up playing the position. When Kelce arrived at the University of Cincinnati, he saw time as a Wildcat quarterback during his redshirt freshman season. That background is referenced often during games when the Chiefs have Kelce take a direct snap or otherwise run the football, but another part of his lore is responsible for taking him off the qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/travis-kelce-college-suspension-pushed-me-into-the-tight-end-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/travis-kelce-college-suspension-pushed-me-into-the-tight-end-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deshaun Watson on Amari Cooper: Our chemistry is going to be tight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deshaun Watson hosted some of the Browns' skill players in Houston in the offseason. In May, he took some of his teammates with him to Puerto Rico for training and bonding.Since the offseason program ended, the quarterback has spent time with No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper.Cooper missed some of the offseason work &mdash; and some of the fun &mdash; after core muscle surgery.&ldquo;Amari&rsquo;s going to be good<br />
,&rdquo; Watson said Tuesday at his inaugural Deshaun Watson Foundation high school 7-o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deshaun-watson-on-amari-cooper-our-chemistry-is-going-to-be-tight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deshaun-watson-on-amari-cooper-our-chemistry-is-going-to-be-tight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL: Alvin Kamara situation remains under review]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the perspective of the civil and criminal justice systems, the cases involving Saints running back Alvin Kamara are over. From the perspective of the NFL, the situation is essentially just beginning.Now that the criminal prosecution has ended<br />
, Kamara will be subject to discipline under the league's Personal Conduct Policy. This will entail the league finalizing its investigation, proposing a penalty, and presenting the matter to independent judge Sue L. Robinson for a decision. (The leagu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-alvin-kamara-situation-remains-under-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-alvin-kamara-situation-remains-under-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damien Harris: Time with Patriots "wasn't easy from the beginning"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Damien Harris joined a new team when he signed with the Bills this offseason and his chances of playing a significant role on their offense will be tied to his availability. It was not a strong suit for Harris during his time with the Patriots. Harris played in just two games as a rookie because he was at the bottom of the team's depth chart and then missed 14 games over the last three seasons, which explains why he said his time in New England "wasn&rsquo;t easy from the beginning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/damien-harris-time-with-patriots-wasnt-easy-from-the-beginning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/damien-harris-time-with-patriots-wasnt-easy-from-the-beginning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvin Kamara also settles civil suit stemming from Las Vegas fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to settle the civil case against him stemming from a fight in Las Vegas during the 2022 Pro Bowl weekend.Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the victim of the alleged assault, announced on social media that "this matter has settled on confidential terms."Kamara issued a public apology to Darnell Greene as part of the settlement.&ldquo;Please accept my sincere apologies for the events of February 5, 2022 in Las Vegas. I am happy that we are able to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alvin-kamara-also-settles-civil-suit-stemming-from-las-vegas-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alvin-kamara-also-settles-civil-suit-stemming-from-las-vegas-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing at soccer match raises questions about security at Levi's Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Levi's Stadium has hosted one Super Bowl, and it will host another in three years. That's the good. Here's the bad &mdash; there are fresh questions about security at the facility.Via the San Jose Mercury News, a brawl and a stabbing (captured on video) happened at the venue earlier this month, during a soccer match.Levi's Stadium stages all 49ers home games and other events, including many concerts. It will host matches during thr 2026 World Cup.In the most recent incident, someone smuggled a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/stabbing-at-soccer-match-raises-questions-about-security-at-levis-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/stabbing-at-soccer-match-raises-questions-about-security-at-levis-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alvin Kamara pleads no contest to misdemeanor charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to plead no contest<br />
to a lesser misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his alleged role in a 2022 Las Vegas fight, 8News Now reports.Kamara is required to complete community service and pay the victim $100,000 for medical bills, according to the Las Vegas TV station.He still faces possible punishment from the NFL under the Personal Conduct Policy.Kamara and three other men, including Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons, were indicted on charges of con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alvin-kamara-pleads-no-contest-to-misdemeanor-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alvin-kamara-pleads-no-contest-to-misdemeanor-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No players selected in 2023 supplemental draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first supplemental draft since 2019 quietly came and went on Tuesday with no team making a selection, according to multiple reports. That means former Jackson State receiver Malachi Wideman and former Purdue receiver Milton Wright are now free agents and eligible to sign with any team. Wideman caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2021, but was limited to three catches for 49 yards in six games last year. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, he played six games for the Universit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/no-players-selected-in-2023-supplemental-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/no-players-selected-in-2023-supplemental-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yetur Gross-Matos: Position change has been "a breath of fresh air"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaching changes lead to schematic changes and those changes can turn out to be a boon or a burden to returning players. Yetur Gross-Matos sees a change in defensive philosophy with the Panthers as a plus for his prospects this season. New defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is bringing a 3-4 base defense with him to Carolina and that will make Gross-Matos an outside linebacker rather than a defensive end for the first time. Gross-Matos said he feels "a bigger responsibility" on defense now that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/yetur-gross-matos-position-change-has-been-a-breath-of-fresh-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/yetur-gross-matos-position-change-has-been-a-breath-of-fresh-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Highsmith "still confident" about landing contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Steelers offseason program was winding down, linebacker Alex Highsmith said that he was confident that talks about a contract extension<br />
were trending in the right direction. Highsmith's contractual status has not changed since the Steelers went on their summer break and his outlook has not shifted either. Highsmith hosted a youth football camp in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina over the weekend and he spoke to reporters about where things stand in his talks with the team abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alex-highsmith-still-confident-about-landing-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alex-highsmith-still-confident-about-landing-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grady Jarrett: We're confident in Desmond Ridder and what he can achieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons are riding with 2022 third-round pick Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback entering the season and veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett feels like the young signal-caller is ready. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Jarrett said the one word he'd use to describe Ridder is "confident." "[I]t just seems like the noise around him just hasn&rsquo;t affected him &mdash; just the negative energy that people are giving toward the decision that the team has made to go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/grady-jarrett-were-confident-in-desmond-ridder-and-what-he-can-achieve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/grady-jarrett-were-confident-in-desmond-ridder-and-what-he-can-achieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars announce open training camp practice schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jaguars will be holding training camp at the Miller Electric Center for the first time this summer and Tuesday brought word of how often fans will be welcomed to watch the team prepare for the 2023 season. An announcement from the team shows that they will be hosting 11 practices open to the public at their new facility in Jacksonville. There will be a 13th practice reserved solely for the team's season ticket holders. The Jaguars will hold their first open practice on July 26 and they'll h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-announce-open-training-camp-practice-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-announce-open-training-camp-practice-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture of silence ultimately brought Pat Fitzgerald down]]></title><description><![CDATA[When explaining the decision to reconsider the meaningless two-week suspension initially imposed on coach Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern president Michael Schill said he focused too much on what Fitzgerald actually knew and less on what he should have known about hazing within the program. The problem, as the school apparently concluded, went well beyond the things Fitzgerald should have known.The real issue is the things he should have done to create an environment in which any player who ever b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/culture-of-silence-ultimately-brought-pat-fitzgerald-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/culture-of-silence-ultimately-brought-pat-fitzgerald-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Burrow on Ja'Marr Chase: You won't be a great team if your best players aren't close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The connection between quarterback Joe Burrow and receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been clear and obvious since the two played together at LSU. It easily transferred over to the NFL once the Bengals drafted Chase at No. 5 overall in 2021, with the receiver winning offensive rookie of the year and helping the club reach Super Bowl LVI.Burrow recently said his friendship with Chase is a large part of what&rsquo;s made the duo successful.&ldquo;We have a strong bond<br />
off the field and that translates ont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/joe-burrow-on-jamarr-chase-you-wont-be-a-great-team-if-your-best-players-arent-close/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/joe-burrow-on-jamarr-chase-you-wont-be-a-great-team-if-your-best-players-arent-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarence Thomas received a Super Bowl ring from Jerry Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to legal controversies, the NFL likes to resolve them in-house, through a secret, rigged, kangaroo court of compelled arbitration controlled by the Commissioner. Since the system isn't foolproof, it's wise to have influence within the external court system.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones possibly has cultivated some.In a lengthy look at the manner in which Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas entered a circle of wealth and power<br />
, the New York Times makes mention of the relationship be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/clarence-thomas-received-a-super-bowl-ring-from-jerry-jones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/clarence-thomas-received-a-super-bowl-ring-from-jerry-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendon Hooker "progressing very well" ahead of training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions drafted quarterback Hendon Hooker in the third round with the knowledge that his rehab from last year's torn ACL would likely continue into his rookie season. Hooker was back in Tennessee for an event last weekend and he provided an update on how his recovery is moving along. Hooker did not participate in on-field work during the team's offseason program, but has resumed throwing<br />
last month and said that he's "progressing very well" with training camp starting soon. "I'm really just t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hendon-hooker-progressing-very-well-ahead-of-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hendon-hooker-progressing-very-well-ahead-of-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Chiefs optimistic about getting Chris Jones extension done]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chiefs will start having players report to training camp next Tuesday and they're hoping to get a piece of contractual business done before everyone has checked in. Defensive tackle Chris Jones has been angling for a contract extension all offseason and General Manager Brett Veach said at the end of the offseason program that the team felt good<br />
about their chances of striking a deal with the All-Pro. It appears that feeling remains in place. Jeff Darlington of ESPN reported on Tuesday's Spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-chiefs-optimistic-about-getting-chris-jones-extension-done/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-chiefs-optimistic-about-getting-chris-jones-extension-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amon-Ra St. Brown: I'll never forget being 17th WR drafted in 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is sticking with the same old motivational tools. In one episode of Hard Knocks last season, St. Brown recited the names of the 16 receivers who were drafted before him in 2021 and then went on to catch more passes than all of them during the 2022 season. That performance helped the Lions to a 9-8 record, but St. Brown and the team are aiming for even more success<br />
this season and St. Brown is still using his draft position as a way to drive himself. During]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/amon-ra-st-brown-ill-never-forget-being-17th-wr-drafted-in-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/amon-ra-st-brown-ill-never-forget-being-17th-wr-drafted-in-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deebo Samuel abruptly ends interview when asked about Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has had plenty to say about the Eagles this offseason, but he's apparently done dealing with that topic.Samuel, who has previously said the 49ers would have beaten the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game if Brock Purdy had been healthy, was asked about that in an interview with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio."I mean, I said what I said," Samuel replied.Samuel was then asked about the 49ers-Eagles rematch this season."I don't know. Just wait until Week 13, 12, wha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deebo-samuel-abruptly-ends-interview-when-asked-about-eagles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deebo-samuel-abruptly-ends-interview-when-asked-about-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott settles suit against him over dog attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott has settled a lawsit<br />
filed against him by a woman in his Frisco, Texas, neighborhood, a court official told Isabella Volmert of the Dallas Morning News.Jennifer Gampper originally filed the civil suit in July 2021, seeking more than $1 million in damages after alleging one of Elliott's dogs left her with "severe and permanent injuries" in an unprovoked attack. The case was scheduled for a jury trial Monday in the 471st District Court.Gampper&rsquo;s attor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ezekiel-elliott-settles-suit-against-him-over-dog-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ezekiel-elliott-settles-suit-against-him-over-dog-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern has parted ways with head coach Pat Fitzgerald, school president Michael Schill announced Monday.The move comes three days after the school announced a two-week suspension for its longtime coach over hazing allegations within the program. Reporting by the school newspaper, the Daily Northwestern, a day later prompted Schill to reconsider the punishment.Fitzgerald served as the head coach at his alma mater for 17 years, taking over after the unexpected death of Randy Walker in 2006.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/northwestern-fires-pat-fitzgerald/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/northwestern-fires-pat-fitzgerald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT's top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 10: Doug Pederson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another slow-time day, another slow-time list.As explained earlier on Monday, we've decided to rank the top 10 head coaches in the NFL. In order to ensure I don't lose interest and stop, we're starting at No. 10 and working our way up.At No. 10 is Jaguars coach Doug Pederson.It was a close between Pederson, who has a Super Bowl win with the Eagles under his belt, and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy (who also has a Super Bowl win, with the Packers) and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.LaFleur doesn't get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-10-doug-pederson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-top-ten-nfl-head-coaches-for-2023-no-10-doug-pederson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allegations emerge of racist environment at Northwestern football program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allegations of sexualized hazing within the Northwestern football program was the beginning. The latest set of contentions could be the end, for long-time head coach Pat Fitzgerald.The latest item from the Daily Northwestern details claims of a "culture of enabling racism<br />
," featuring accounts from one former player who opted to go on the record and multiple anonymous sources.Ramon Diaz Jr., who played for the school from 2005 through 2008, said, &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t feel like I could be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allegations-emerge-of-racist-environment-at-northwestern-football-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allegations-emerge-of-racist-environment-at-northwestern-football-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Irsay: Jonathan Taylor "healed up," Shaquille Leonard "getting better each day"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colts owner Jim Irsay offered updates on how a couple of the team's players are feeling after they dealt with injuries during the 2022 season. Running back Jonathan Taylor missed time with an ankle injury and he had surgery<br />
to address the injury this offseason. That kept him from taking part in the team's offseason program, but Irsay said on The Pat McAfee Show that Taylor is "healed up<br />
" with training camp set to start later this month. Taylor is headed into the final year of his rookie deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jim-irsay-jonathan-taylor-healed-up-shaquille-leonard-getting-better-each-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jim-irsay-jonathan-taylor-healed-up-shaquille-leonard-getting-better-each-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Burrow on offseason trash talk with Chiefs: We'll see them in December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there a better rivalry in the NFL right now than the Chiefs and Bengals?The teams have gone back and forth on the field the past two seasons, and this offseason, they have started going back and forth off the field. It's only added fuel to the rivalry.The most recent to-do began innocently enough when Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow called Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes the best quarterback in the league. Burrow added he doesn&rsquo;t &ldquo;think there&rsquo;s any argument right now.&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/joe-burrow-on-offseason-trash-talk-with-chiefs-well-see-them-in-december/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/joe-burrow-on-offseason-trash-talk-with-chiefs-well-see-them-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Irsay: It's going to be tough for Anthony Richardson as a rookie, but he has to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colts haven't named Anthony Richardson their season-opening starter, but whether he starts the first game, the No. 4 overall pick will play early and often this season.Richardson will become the third quarterback drafted in the top five to start as a rookie for the Colts over the past 25 years. The Colts selected Peyton Manning with the No. 1 overall pick in 1998, and Manning started all 16 games his rookie season. Andrew Luck, the No. 1 overall pick in 2012, also started every game as a ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jim-irsay-its-going-to-be-tough-for-anthony-richardson-as-a-rookie-but-he-has-to-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jim-irsay-its-going-to-be-tough-for-anthony-richardson-as-a-rookie-but-he-has-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.J. Watt: T.J. Watt's contract situation helped end thoughts of signing with Steelers in 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[J.J. Watt did many things during his NFL career, but he never played on the same team with his brothers T.J. and Derek. During an appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, Watt said that there was a time when that possibility was on the table. Watt was a free agent after being released by the Texans in 2021 and he said that signing with the Steelers &mdash; who employed both of his brothers at the time &mdash; was a consideration, but T.J.'s bid for a new contract that offseason he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jj-watt-tj-watts-contract-situation-helped-end-thoughts-of-signing-with-steelers-in-2021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jj-watt-tj-watts-contract-situation-helped-end-thoughts-of-signing-with-steelers-in-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars sign Josh Pederson, Doug Pederson's son]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jaguars are bringing in a player their head coach knows as well as anyone in the league. Jacksonville announced on Monday that the club has signed tight end Josh Pederson&nbsp;&mdash; son of head coach Doug Pederson. Josh Pederson entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2021, spending time with the 49ers, Saints, and Chiefs. But he received playing time in the USFL this year with the Houston Gamblers. He finished second on the club with 24 receptions for 325 yards.The younger Peder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-sign-josh-pederson-doug-pedersons-son/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-sign-josh-pederson-doug-pedersons-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Surtain II: Javonte Williams looks good, can't wait for him to get out there]]></title><description><![CDATA[While running back Javonte Williams got off to a solid start in 2022, his second pro season was derailed by a torn ACL suffered in Week Four. On Sunday, Williams told reporters at a youth football camp that he feels he'll be ready to go<br />
when training camp starts later this month. Cornerback Pat Surtain II, who co-hosted the event, didn't make any big declarations when it comes to the running back's health. But he did seem encouraged by Williams' progress. "Javonte looks good<br />
, man," Surtain sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pat-surtain-ii-javonte-williams-looks-good-cant-wait-for-him-to-get-out-there/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pat-surtain-ii-javonte-williams-looks-good-cant-wait-for-him-to-get-out-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI announces arrest of Chiefsaholic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI announced Monday that Xaviar Babudar, known as the Chiefsaholic, was arrested in Lincoln, California, on Friday and charged in federal court.Babudar, 28, was charged with one count of bank theft and one count of transporting stolen property across state lines, according to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City.The Chiefs superfan, who wore a wolf costume to games, had been on the run since March when he failed to appear for a court date. The Greater Kansas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/fbi-announces-arrest-of-chiefsaholic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/fbi-announces-arrest-of-chiefsaholic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Rooney Rule survive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith believes the Rooney Rule should be scrapped<br />
because it doesn't work. Possibly, it will go for other reasons &mdash; if/when the recent Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action in higher education spreads to the employment context.For now, the league is standing behind the 20-year-old provision aimed at creating more opportunities for minority coaches and executives. In a memo sent to all employees following the landmark Supre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-the-rooney-rule-survive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-the-rooney-rule-survive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauce Gardner: I had a pretty good year, but still have a lot to work on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner was chosen the NFL's defensive rookie of the year last season, but he thinks he's ready to make a bigger impact in Year Two.&ldquo;It was pretty cool you know, like always,&rdquo; Gardner told the Detroit News. &ldquo;You always have something to work on. I got a lot of things I can work on that&rsquo;s going to get better coming into my second season. I had a pretty good year<br />
.&rdquo;So what does Gardner want to accomplish that he didn't as a rookie?&ldquo;I want]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sauce-gardner-i-had-a-pretty-good-year-but-still-have-a-lot-to-work-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sauce-gardner-i-had-a-pretty-good-year-but-still-have-a-lot-to-work-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alec Ingold: Mike McDaniel presents an encouraging way to look at football]]></title><description><![CDATA[After spending his first three seasons with the Raiders, fullback Alec Ingold joined the Dolphins in free agency last year. He ended up in a significant role in Miami's offense under head coach Mike McDaniel, playing 40 percent of the unit's snaps while also playing 30 percent of special teams snaps. He even started 14 games, which is rare for a fullback in today's NFL. In a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Ingold detailed what he likes about McDaniel as a head coach, which seems to hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alec-ingold-mike-mcdaniel-presents-an-encouraging-way-to-look-at-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alec-ingold-mike-mcdaniel-presents-an-encouraging-way-to-look-at-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darnell Mooney says he's "ready to roll" in Bears training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Darnell Mooney expects to be on the field for the start of Bears training camp. Mooney suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 12 last season and he spent the offseason working his way back to health. While hosting a youth football camp over the weekend, Mooney said that he feels he's reached the end of that process and that he is set to make a full return to action once the team resumes working later this month. "I&rsquo;m feeling good<br />
. I&rsquo;m ready to roll," Mooney sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-says-hes-ready-to-roll-in-bears-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-says-hes-ready-to-roll-in-bears-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New York Times disbands its sports department]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of employees of The New York Times' sports department sent a letter to the newspaper's ownership over the weekend asking for clarification about their future because they felt they have been "twisting in the wind" since the company purchased The Athletic in 2022. They got that clarification on Monday, but it probably didn't come as a comfort to many of those who signed the letter. The Times announced that they are disbanding<br />
their sports department and that The Athletic will handle all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/the-new-york-times-disbands-its-sports-department/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/the-new-york-times-disbands-its-sports-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a beach week Father of Mine giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday consisted of an extended driving marathon, and only one PFT post for me. (I had to maintain my streak of at least one article per day, dating back to January 1, 2004.)I forgot to launch a Father of Mine giveaway for the weekend. So let's do it now. Send an email to florio@profootballtalk.com with this subject line: Father of Mine July 10 Giveaway. I'll pick a winner tonight or tomorrow and send it out once I get home.I might do another giveaway later in the week, so stay tuned and be r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/its-a-beach-week-father-of-mine-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/its-a-beach-week-father-of-mine-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers add Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad to Hall of Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers will be adding two former players to their Hall of Honor this season. The team announced on Monday that Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad will be inducted into the group at halftime of their October 29 game against the Texans. They will be the eighth and ninth members of the Hall. Peppers was the second overall pick of the 2002 draft and he was named the defensive rookie of the year that season. He spent eight seasons with the team and was a two-time All-Pro before moving on for s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-add-julius-peppers-and-muhsin-muhammad-to-hall-of-honor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-add-julius-peppers-and-muhsin-muhammad-to-hall-of-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A list of top 10 NFL coaches is coming very soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the annual slow time, we've noticed a few lists that other outlets have made regarding all sorts of potential topics. We (I) started a list, for example, of the overall quarterback rooms. We (I) lost interest after the first six.There's definite interest in ranking coaches. Last Wednesday, during a weekly visit with KJR radio in Seattle, Dick Fain mentioned someone's list of head coaches that omitted Seahawks coach Pete Carroll from the top 10 before asking whether I thought Carroll dese]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/a-list-of-top-10-nfl-coaches-is-coming-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/a-list-of-top-10-nfl-coaches-is-coming-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Dillon: I want Bengals to do right by their former players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bengals running back Corey Dillon has revisited his comments about not being in the team's Ring of Honor. In a recent interview, Dillon called it "damn-near criminal<br />
" and "garbage" that he had not received that consideration from the team despite being the franchise's all-time rushing leader with 8,061 yards. Dillon took particular issue with the Bengals letting fans decide who is worthy of induction and he expanded on those thoughts during an appearance on Bengal Jim and Friends. Dillo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/corey-dillon-i-want-bengals-to-do-right-by-their-former-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/corey-dillon-i-want-bengals-to-do-right-by-their-former-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Cousins could be the most fascinating focal point of Quarterback]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the upcoming Netflix series titled Quarterback, one of the three quarterbacks the show follows (Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota) will dominate. But while Mahomes supplies the happy ending via a come-from-behind Super Bowl victory, Cousins might supply much of the intrigue.Cousins, a really-good-not-great quarterback, has reached over the first 11 years of his career his ceiling. We know who he is. We know what he is. In Quarterback, we'll learn how he deals with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kirk-cousins-could-be-the-most-fascinating-focal-point-of-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kirk-cousins-could-be-the-most-fascinating-focal-point-of-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jawaan Taylor "just wanted to embrace change" in move to Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right tackle Jawaan Taylor's move to the Chiefs was more than the first change of teams in his NFL career. Taylor was born in Florida and he attended the University of Florida before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round in 2019, so his decision to sign with the Chiefs as a free agent this offseason represented his first move out of the state for any reason. Taylor said he "just wanted to embrace change" on all fronts and spent the offseason doing all he could to learn f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jawaan-taylor-just-wanted-to-embrace-change-in-move-to-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jawaan-taylor-just-wanted-to-embrace-change-in-move-to-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amari Rodgers learned in Green Bay that NFL means not for long]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers selected Amari Rodgers in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft, and he showed some promise in his rookie season. But by the middle of his second season, he was released after a costly fumble. He took a lesson from that."I just took it all in and just took every day for a grain of salt honestly, because the NFL means not for long<br />
," Rodgers told the Knoxville News-Sentinel. "It can be taken from you any day. Just being able to soak it all in and just enjoy every single moment, was i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/amari-rodgers-learned-in-green-bay-that-nfl-means-not-for-long/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/amari-rodgers-learned-in-green-bay-that-nfl-means-not-for-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stefon Diggs attends Damar Hamlin's charity softball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stefon Diggs' attendance (or lack thereof) at the Bills' offseason work was the subject of much discussion last month, but Diggs showed up to one gathering of Bills players over the weekend.Diggs was at the charity softball game organized by Bills safety Damar Hamlin, whose foundation has pledged millions of dollars to improving safety in youth sports in the months since Hamlin collapsed on the field and was revived thanks to well-trained medical staff who had access to an automated external de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/stefon-diggs-attends-damar-hamlins-charity-softball-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/stefon-diggs-attends-damar-hamlins-charity-softball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Luck, Hall of Famer? (No.)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Luck abruptly retired four years ago, in late August. He will be eligible, as noted by the NFL Rookie Watch account on Twitter, after the 2023 season for the Pro Football Hall of Fame<br />
.That's fine. It's accurate. He'll be eligible for the Hall of Fame next year. Yes, he will.But he ain't getting in.Luck was among the best quarterbacks in the league when he played. He was a four-time Pro Bowler.But he only played six seasons, missing all of 2017 due to injury. He made it to the AFC Champi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/andrew-luck-hall-of-famer-no/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/andrew-luck-hall-of-famer-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dalvin Cook's agent fuels talk of possible deal with the Jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a recent edition of #PFTPM, the five-week hiatus answer to PFT Live, I mentioned the Jets are gaining momentum in the chase for running back Dalvin Cook. During a more recent interview with Jets reporter Paul Esden, Jr. Cook's agent, Zac Hiller, was asked to respond<br />
to my suggestion that the Jets are indeed picking up steam.Hiller said nothing to contradict the notion that the Jets are very interested in Cook, or that Cook is very interested in the Jets. Cook has said he wants to win a S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dalvin-cooks-agent-fuels-talk-of-possible-deal-with-the-jets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dalvin-cooks-agent-fuels-talk-of-possible-deal-with-the-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Stroud working to build chemistry with receivers so they can "dominate" at training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans have had a break from organized work since the end of their offseason program, but rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud isn't staying away from his teammates. Stroud is still getting together with teammates to build up a comfort level ahead of his first NFL season. One recent session included wide receivers Robert Woods and Tank Dell and tight end Dalton Schultz at the University of Houston, and Stroud said that his goal for the remaining time before camp is to continue building on what th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cj-stroud-working-to-build-chemistry-with-receivers-so-they-can-dominate-at-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cj-stroud-working-to-build-chemistry-with-receivers-so-they-can-dominate-at-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Giants try to extend Xavier McKinney now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants safety Xavier McKinney is entering the final year of his rookie deal scheduled to make $1.754 million in base salary and count $2.670 milion against the cap. Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports that "there are no indications<br />
the Giants have initiated extension talks."The Giants, though, could try to get something done now when McKinney doesn't have as much leverage as he might later.McKinney missed eight games in the regular season in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-giants-try-to-extend-xavier-mckinney-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-giants-try-to-extend-xavier-mckinney-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Javonte Williams: I feel like I'm ready to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[There continues to be optimism about Broncos running back Javonte Williams' availability for the start of training camp. Broncos head coach Sean Payton said this spring that Williams has a good chance<br />
to avoid going on the physically unable to perform list as he makes his way back from last year's torn ACL and Williams was able to participate in OTAs on a limited basis to further stoke<br />
those good feelings. Williams made an appearance at teammate Pat Surtain II's football camp on Sunday and said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/javonte-williams-i-feel-like-im-ready-to-go/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/javonte-williams-i-feel-like-im-ready-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern president hears evidence from former player, reconsiders Pat Fitzgerald discipline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern's punishment of football coach Pat Fitzgerald was sufficient. Until it possibly wasn't.With specific information regarding hazing allegations against the team making their way<br />
to the student-run Daily Northwestern, school president Michael Schill is now reconsidering the situation. And not in a manner that would reduce the two-week, slow-time suspension of Fitzgerald.Per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com, the unnamed former player who spoke to the Daily Northwestern told ESPN on Sunday m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/northwestern-president-hears-evidence-from-former-player-reconsiders-pat-fitzgerald-discipline/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/northwestern-president-hears-evidence-from-former-player-reconsiders-pat-fitzgerald-discipline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan Wirfs wants to "take over" as leader with Buccaneers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis said that anyone doubting<br />
the team's ability to compete in the wake of Tom Brady's retirement is due for a rude awakening and outperforming any low expectations will require others stepping up to fill the leadership void that the quarterback left behind. Left tackle Tristan Wirfs shares Davis' rosy view<br />
of the team's immediate future and he's throwing his hat in the ring on the leadership front as well. During an appearance<br />
on the Vikes Verified podcast, Wirf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tristan-wirfs-wants-to-take-over-as-leader-with-buccaneers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tristan-wirfs-wants-to-take-over-as-leader-with-buccaneers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Dalvin Cook decision to wait until closer to training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fullback Alec Ingold would like to see running back Dalvin Cook join him<br />
in the Dolphins backfield, but there doesn't appear to be anything imminent when it comes to a deal. Jeff Darlington of ESPN reports, via DolphinsTalk.com, that there is "nothing urgent<br />
" in regard to Cook coming to terms with the Dolphins or any other team right now. Cook is expected to wait until closer to training camp before making an agreement on where to play during the 2023 season.As previously reported, the Dolphin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-dalvin-cook-decision-to-wait-until-closer-to-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-dalvin-cook-decision-to-wait-until-closer-to-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmanuel Ogbah on Dolphins' defense: "We can be as good as we want to be"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miami Dolphins have a great offense. Their defense could be as good. Maybe better.Veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah recently declared that there's basically no limit to what Miami's defense can be."I'll say we can be as good as we want to be<br />
," Ogbah told Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, via NFL.com. "I'm excited about this defense. We've got [defensive coordinator] Vic [Fangio] coaching us up. I can't wait. It's been a long time coming. This year, I feel like this is the year. We can be as good a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/emmanuel-ogbah-on-dolphins-defense-we-can-be-as-good-as-we-want-to-be/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/emmanuel-ogbah-on-dolphins-defense-we-can-be-as-good-as-we-want-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins holds out hope another team will enter the mix, increasing his value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, receiver DeAndre Hopkins visited the Titans and Patriots. Since then, he has played the waiting game.Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Hopkins is waiting for another team to enter the mix<br />
. If that happens, his value could increase.Obviously, this implies that neither the Titans nor the Patriots have made him an offer he can't/won't refuse. Per Reiss, both teams have indeed made offers &mdash; and the Titans have been "more aggressive to this point."It's unclear whether another team will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-holds-out-hope-another-team-will-enter-the-mix-increasing-his-value/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-holds-out-hope-another-team-will-enter-the-mix-increasing-his-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern players defend Pat Fitzgerald in hazing case]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, who has in the past rebuffed NFL interest, currently serves a meaningless two-week suspension<br />
following hazing allegations against the program, more detail from the alleged incidents has emerged. And Fitzgerald's players collectively have spoken out in his defense, and their own. A detailed article in the Daily Northwestern &mdash; the school's student newspaper &mdash; describes the practice of &ldquo;running&rdquo; players<br />
who in the opinion of other play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/northwestern-players-defend-pat-fitzgerald-in-hazing-case/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/northwestern-players-defend-pat-fitzgerald-in-hazing-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trent Williams: Texans got a steal in DeMeco Ryans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laremy Tunsil is fired up<br />
about the Texans' decision to hire DeMeco Ryans as their new head coach and the left tackle from Ryans' former team also thinks the team has made a winning choice. Trent Williams didn't play on the side of the ball that Ryans coached during their time with the 49ers, but he spent the last three seasons facing off against Ryans' defense in practice.He was left with a positive impression of Ryans' coaching acumen and he believes that 2023 is going to be the start of an e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trent-williams-texans-got-a-steal-in-demeco-ryans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trent-williams-texans-got-a-steal-in-demeco-ryans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Sherman: DeVonta Smith showed me I don't got it for these young dudes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Sherman says it was a game against the Eagles in 2021 that told him his career was just about over.Sherman said on his podcast that while covering DeVonta Smith, he felt the physical pain of his body not being able to cut on a dime the way a cornerback needs to do against an athletic young receiver like Smith.&ldquo;DeVonta must&rsquo;ve run this comeback<br />
,&rdquo; Sherman said, via Doug Farrar of USA Today. &ldquo;I had him under control, I was like, bam, quick jam, easy, had him under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/richard-sherman-devonta-smith-showed-me-i-dont-got-it-for-these-young-dudes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/richard-sherman-devonta-smith-showed-me-i-dont-got-it-for-these-young-dudes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malik Willis isn't "guaranteed" a roster spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, the Titans invested a third-round draft pick in quarterback Malik Willis. This year, Willis might not even make the team.In a mailbag item published at the team's official website, veteran Titans reported Jim Wyatt writes that Willis's spot on the 53-man roster "isn&rsquo;t guaranteed<br />
."Obviously, incumbent Ryan Tannehill and rookie Will Levis, the 33rd overall pick in the draft for whom the Titans traded up to get, will make the team.The new rule allowing teams to dress a third quar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/malik-willis-isnt-guaranteed-a-roster-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/malik-willis-isnt-guaranteed-a-roster-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrell Owens: Darren Woodson should be in Hall of Fame over John Lynch]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Lynch finally made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Class of 2021, in his ninth year of eligibility and his eighth year as a finalist. Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens said he believes Cowboys safety Darren Woodson should be in Canton over Lynch, a safety for the Buccaneers and the Broncos in the same era as Woodson.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thinking about a guy like Darren Woodson that&rsquo;s not in the Hall of Fame, but John Lynch is. How in the hell<br />
do you quantify that?&rdquo; O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/terrell-owens-darren-woodson-should-be-in-hall-of-fame-over-john-lynch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/terrell-owens-darren-woodson-should-be-in-hall-of-fame-over-john-lynch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dak Prescott: Turning 30 only increases the urgency to win now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dak Prescott already has more passing yards than Roger Staubach and more touchdowns than both Troy Aikman and Staubach. What he doesn't have yet is a Super Bowl title.The Cowboys quarterback is 61-36 in the regular season, but, like Tony Romo, only 2-4 in the postseason. The Cowboys, of course, have not reached the NFC Championship Game since 1995, with only the Commanders and Lions having gone that long or longer without a trip to the NFC's title game.Prescott, entering his eighth season with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dak-prescott-turning-30-only-increases-the-urgency-to-win-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dak-prescott-turning-30-only-increases-the-urgency-to-win-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amon-Ra St. Brown appreciates "crazy" hype for Lions in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way the Lions closed the 2022 season raised the bar for the team heading into this season and the NFL didn't do anything to downplay that when they announced the schedule earlier this year. Opening night will see the Lions in Kansas City to face the Chiefs on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium and putting the NFC North team in that spot only feeds into the feeling that they will be a playoff contender. Some players might prefer to fly under the radar, but wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/amon-ra-st-brown-appreciates-crazy-hype-for-lions-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/amon-ra-st-brown-appreciates-crazy-hype-for-lions-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Chubb on Russell Wilson: Dope to see how he handled criticism last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Chubb is now a member of the Dolphins, but he was with the Broncos until being traded around last year's deadline and that means he got a close view of quarterback Russell Wilson's disappointing first season in Denver. During an appearance on Dolphins teammate Tyreek Hill's It Needed To Be Said podcast, Chubb was asked about that experience. Hill said that one "pro" of not being with the Broncos anymore was that Chubb does not have to hear Wilson say "Let's Ride" any more and noted one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bradley-chubb-on-russell-wilson-dope-to-see-how-he-handled-criticism-last-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bradley-chubb-on-russell-wilson-dope-to-see-how-he-handled-criticism-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Reid: The page is already turned, we're working to continue this dynasty]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Chiefs received their Super Bowl rings last month, quarterback Patrick Mahomes said that was the final time that the team would celebrate<br />
their victory over the Chiefs in Arizona. Safety Justin Reid said that the team has already moved on from last year's success and turned their attention to climbing the mountain again in 2023. Reid signed with the Chiefs last year to step into a role previously filled by Tyrann Mathieu and said that "the reason they brought me there is to command the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-reid-the-page-is-already-turned-were-working-to-continue-this-dynasty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-reid-the-page-is-already-turned-were-working-to-continue-this-dynasty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Hubbard at his best physically, aiming for a career high in sacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard has a personal accomplishment he'd like to hit this season, and he thinks he's better-prepared to do it than ever before.But that personal accomplishment &mdash; double-digit sacks &mdash; takes a backseat to what he wants the Bengals to do as a team."My main goal and only goal is to win the Super Bowl," Hubbard said, via Bengals.com. "This is the best I&rsquo;ve felt in my whole career<br />
by a landslide physically."In five seasons with the Bengals, Hubbard's care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sam-hubbard-at-his-best-physically-aiming-for-a-career-high-in-sacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sam-hubbard-at-his-best-physically-aiming-for-a-career-high-in-sacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelers' Calvin Austin thinks missing rookie season was a blessing in disguise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin missed his entire rookie season last year, but he's not sure that was a bad thing for him in the long run.Austin suffered a foot injury in training camp and never got on the field in either the preseason or the regular season, but he believes a year of professional experience purely focusing on the mental side of the game can help him.&ldquo;In the beginning, it was extremely tough,&rdquo; Austin said, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, &ldquo;just because I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steelers-calvin-austin-thinks-missing-rookie-season-was-a-blessing-in-disguise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steelers-calvin-austin-thinks-missing-rookie-season-was-a-blessing-in-disguise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL running back Fred Willis dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred Willis, a running back for the Bengals and Oilers who spent six seasons in the NFL, has died at the age of 75.An obituary<br />
published by Willis's family said that he is survived by his wife, five children, two stepchildren and nine grandchildren.Willis grew up in Massachusetts and set New England high school records for touchdowns scored. He then went to Boston College, where he was the first player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, and he also played on Boston College's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-running-back-fred-willis-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-running-back-fred-willis-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Rhule says coaching the Panthers was a "purifying fire"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Rhule sees his time coaching the Panthers as a learning experience, but not a particularly enjoyable one.Rhule, who was fired by the Panthers during the 2022 season with a record of 11-27, told Pete Thamel of ESPN he experienced things in Carolina that he's not going to let himself go through again at his new job as head coach at Nebraska."Going through the fire in Carolina was a purifying fire<br />
that melts away all the impurities, all the hubris, all the worrying about stuff that doesn't ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-rhule-says-coaching-the-panthers-was-a-purifying-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-rhule-says-coaching-the-panthers-was-a-purifying-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Pederson, son of Doug Pederson, appears set to sign with the Jaguars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Pederson, a tight end who is the son of Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, appears set to sign with the Jaguars.The 25-year-old Pederson played last season for the USFL's Houston Gamblers, and the Gamblers announced that they have released Pederson from his contract because he is going to sign with an NFL team.The Gamblers didn't say which team, but Josh Pederson liked a tweet<br />
indicating he is signing with the Jaguars.Josh Pederson has previously spent time with the 49ers, Saints and Chiefs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-pederson-son-of-doug-pederson-appears-set-to-sign-with-the-jaguars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-pederson-son-of-doug-pederson-appears-set-to-sign-with-the-jaguars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick could break record for career losses before breaking record for career wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots coach Bill Belichick is closing in on the all-time record for regular-season and total wins in NFL history. Before he gets there, he might set a couple of other records.Belichick, as noted by John Breech of CBSSports.com, is actually closer to the all-time record for losses than for wins<br />
.He's currently fifth on the list of regular-season and total defeats, with 152 and 165, respectively. The record for regular-season losses is shared by Dan Reeves and Jeff Fisher, with 165. Tom Landry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-could-break-record-for-career-losses-before-breaking-record-for-career-wins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-could-break-record-for-career-losses-before-breaking-record-for-career-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Brady's Autograph venture has been struggling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent New York Times article regarding the latter days &mdash; and financial cost &mdash; of Tom Brady&rsquo;s failed relationship with FTX<br />
includes a little news about his other crypto-style venture, Autograph.Per the Times, Autograph "has also struggled."Revenues "sank" last year due to the collapse of the crypto market, causing the focus of the company to shift away from marketing crypto tokens and to "helping celebrities find ways to foster loyalty with their fans."The company's market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tom-bradys-autograph-venture-has-been-struggling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tom-bradys-autograph-venture-has-been-struggling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Daniel Snyder sells the Commanders, what's next for him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In less than two weeks, Daniel Snyder's connection to the NFL could be over. So what's next?Not for the franchise he has owned for 24 years, but for Snyder. He's getting $6.05 billion. What's he going to do with it? What's he going to do with his time?Will he simply fade into bolivian<br />
? Or will he seek ongoing relevance in some sort of significant &mdash; and public &mdash; venture?His current legacy is not a good one. He might want to attempt a second act of some sort. Or he might be content t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/after-daniel-snyder-sells-the-commanders-whats-next-for-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/after-daniel-snyder-sells-the-commanders-whats-next-for-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For agents, there's no more significant inside information than whether an injured client will or won't play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier today, we pointed out that the NFL's gambling policy has no application to agents<br />
, and that the NFL Players Association has no gambling policy for the contract advisors it regulates.Beyond the issue of agents using their own unique information to place bets, they could also (in theory) sell that information to those who make wagers.In response to our story, a high-level team executive pointed out something we failed to mention, but should have. Agents always know which injured clients]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/for-agents-theres-no-more-significant-inside-information-than-whether-an-injured-client-will-or-wont-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/for-agents-theres-no-more-significant-inside-information-than-whether-an-injured-client-will-or-wont-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Shurmur joining Deion Sanders' staff at Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Shurmur did not coach last season, but he's back in the game. He is joining Deion Sanders' staff as an offensive analyst at the University of Colorado, Carl Reed Jr. of 247Sports reports.Shurmur, 58, most recently was offensive coordinator with the Broncos in 2020-21. He has not coached in the college ranks since 1998 when he was offensive line coach at Stanford.He coached in the NFL for 23 seasons with the Eagles, Rams, Browns, Vikings, Giants and Broncos. Shurmer served as head coach of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pat-shurmur-joining-deion-sanders-staff-at-colorado/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pat-shurmur-joining-deion-sanders-staff-at-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Blevins leaves Giants staff to join XFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants assistant special teams coach Anthony Blevins is leaving Brian Daboll's coaching staff. The XFL announced Friday that Blevins has accepted the job to become the Vegas Vipers head coach.Blevins was entering his sixth season with the Giants, and his fifth as assistant special teams coach.In 2021, Blevins also was the assistant linebackers coach, and in 2020, he was the team's assistant defensive backs coach. Blevins, 46, coached at four college programs before joining the Cardinals as assi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/anthony-blevins-leaves-giants-staff-to-join-xfl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/anthony-blevins-leaves-giants-staff-to-join-xfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Staley pushed 49ers to hire Kyle Shanahan in 2017, calling him "the next big thing"]]></title><description><![CDATA[After going 2-14 in Chip Kelly's only season as coach, the 49ers were looking for stability. They had gone through three coaches in three years as they began their search in 2017.Offensive tackle Joe Staley, one of the team leaders that season, went to 49ers CEO Jed York to advocate for Kyle Shanahan as the 49ers' next head coach. "I was like, 'You have to make this happen,' " Staley said during an appearance on the Mojobreak Media podcast<br />
last week, via NBC Sports Bay Area. " 'Everything I&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/joe-staley-pushed-49ers-to-hire-kyle-shanahan-in-2017-calling-him-the-next-big-thing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/joe-staley-pushed-49ers-to-hire-kyle-shanahan-in-2017-calling-him-the-next-big-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alec Ingold wants Dalvin Cook to join Dolphins: "Competition breeds excellence"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even before the Vikings officially released Dalvin Cook, the Dolphins were a rumored suitor for the running back's services in 2023. Cook is still on the open market as a free agent. But one of the players who could block for him wants him to join the squad in Miami. "Man, we&rsquo;ve got a plethora of backs right now,&rdquo; fullback Alec Ingold said in an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio. &ldquo;Especially with our [third]-round pick Devon [Achane], Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, Myles Gaskin,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alec-ingold-wants-dalvin-cook-to-join-dolphins-competition-breeds-excellence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alec-ingold-wants-dalvin-cook-to-join-dolphins-competition-breeds-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laremy Tunsil: DeMeco Ryans has brought a whole new vibe to Texans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans were 11-38 the past three seasons with four head coaches, including interim coach Romeo Crennel. They have another new head coach this season in DeMeco Ryans.They also have a new quarterback, having finally put the Deshaun Watson era/scandal behind them.The additions of Ryan and No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud give the Texans hope for the future."It's a whole new vibe, man," left tackle Laremy Tunsil said Friday during an appearance<br />
on The Pat McAfee Show. "DeMeco came in with that en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/laremy-tunsil-demeco-ryans-has-brought-a-whole-new-vibe-to-texans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/laremy-tunsil-demeco-ryans-has-brought-a-whole-new-vibe-to-texans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daytona International Speedway serious about hosting Jaguars home games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daytona International Speedway is serious about being the Jaguars home-away-from-home while the team's home stadium in Jacksonville is undergoing renovations.Speedway president Frank Kelleher said Daytona has studied the framework and structure of what a potential football setup would look like.&ldquo;Myself personally and our team, we&rsquo;ve spent some time in Jacksonville meeting with their leadership and a variety of follow-up phone calls with architects and engineers and design firms, you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/daytona-international-speedway-serious-about-hosting-jaguars-home-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/daytona-international-speedway-serious-about-hosting-jaguars-home-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the Quarterback series, Andy Reid said his meetings with Patrick Mahomes could not be recorded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback, the new show that debuts next week on Netflix, will provide an all-access look at the 2022 seasons of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. With one big caveat. There won't be as much Big Red as there could have been.Chiefs coach Andy Reid insisted on no recordings of his meetings with Mahomes. It was his one condition, and the producers agreed.Peyton Manning, whose Omaha Productions partnered with NFL Films to create the series, shared Reid&rsquo;s request/demand<br />
with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/for-the-quarterback-series-andy-reid-said-his-meetings-with-patrick-mahomes-could-not-be-recorded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/for-the-quarterback-series-andy-reid-said-his-meetings-with-patrick-mahomes-could-not-be-recorded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[During November 2022 collapse, Tom Brady made "urgent phone call" to FTX &mdash; and was snubbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Brady had well-documented distractions during his final year with the Buccaneers (and, presumably, his final year in football). More details are emerging about one of them &mdash; the collapse of crypto trading platform FTX.Per the New York Times, Brady made an "urgent phone call<br />
" during last November's collapse to FTX executive Sina Nader, the head of the company's partnerships. Nader, who was in the middle of a crisis meeting with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, didn't take the call."I ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/during-november-2022-collapse-tom-brady-made-urgent-phone-call-to-ftx-mdash-and-was-snubbed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/during-november-2022-collapse-tom-brady-made-urgent-phone-call-to-ftx-mdash-and-was-snubbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern suspends Pat Fitzgerald for next two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwestern has suspended head coach Pat Fitzgerald for the next two weeks after an investigation into hazing on the football team.The suspension is more symbolic than anything else, as there's not a lot of work for a college football coach to do at this time of year anyway. Northwestern's preseason practices don't start up until August.Still, it's a potentially relevant story to the NFL because Fitzgerald has been mentioned as a possible candidate to leave for a pro job, and the suspension co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/northwestern-suspends-pat-fitzgerald-for-next-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/northwestern-suspends-pat-fitzgerald-for-next-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Reid recruited Drue Tranquill with "think red" and "think Super Bowl" text messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Drue Tranquill, a fourth-round pick of the Chargers in 2019, became a free agent in March, and he made the jump to a division rival.Appearing Thursday on NFL Network's Total Access, Tranquill explained the extent to which Chiefs coach Andy Reid got directly involved in recruiting Tranquill."I was really honored by the way the Chiefs pursued me, all the way from the front office down to the coaching staff," Tranquill said, via NFL.com. "Andy Reid literally texted me the morning of [wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/andy-reid-recruited-drue-tranquill-with-think-red-and-think-super-bowl-text-messages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/andy-reid-recruited-drue-tranquill-with-think-red-and-think-super-bowl-text-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Huber announces his retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati's former longtime punter is calling it a career. Kevin Huber announced his retirement on Friday morning. A fifth-round pick out of Cincinnati in the 2009 draft, Huber played his entire career for the Bengals. He held down the team's punting job from his first week as a rookie until midway through last season. With Huber's performance dipping, the club replaced Huber with Drue Chrisman. Huber averaged 43.2 yards per punt and 37.4 net yards in Cincinnati&rsquo;s first nine games. Chris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kevin-huber-announces-his-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kevin-huber-announces-his-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Hurts finds thrill in never being satisfied]]></title><description><![CDATA[For quarterbacks who have won a Super Bowl (like Aaron Rodgers), there's a real question that emerges regarding what comes next. For those who are still chasing that first one, there's no ambiguity. They won't be satisfied until they climb the mountain.Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who nearly got there in 2022, remains driven to make it happen. And he enjoys the torment that comes with it.&ldquo;Everybody aspires to be the best and works to be the best, but ultimately you have to find some se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-hurts-finds-thrill-in-never-being-satisfied/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-hurts-finds-thrill-in-never-being-satisfied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxx Crosby working on grip strength to haul quarterbacks down by their jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has added what he says is a major improvement to his offseason workouts: Training for grip strength.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s another thing that I&rsquo;m religious about,&rdquo; Crosby told TheAthletic.com. &ldquo;My grip strength<br />
. I do it after every single workout. I got a whole crew doing it with me now, too. That&rsquo;s a big part of it, like there&rsquo;s a few sacks this year where you just see me getting a piece of the jersey and pulling them in &mdash; tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/maxx-crosby-working-on-grip-strength-to-haul-quarterbacks-down-by-their-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/maxx-crosby-working-on-grip-strength-to-haul-quarterbacks-down-by-their-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL, NFLPA have no specific gambling policy for agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL's gambling policy applies to a broad range of "NFL Personnel." The policy does not apply to agents.The NFL Players Association has the power to regulate the NFL's contract advisors, generally known as agents. But the NFLPA says it has no direct rule against agent gambling.Per a union spokesperson, the regulations regarding NFLPA-certified agents has no specific gambling clause, "but they are implicitly covered in language that prohibits violations of federal and state laws." By way of e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-nflpa-have-no-specific-gambling-policy-for-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-nflpa-have-no-specific-gambling-policy-for-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Ingram leaves the playing field for the TV studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran running back Mark Ingram has announced that this season he'll be in the TV studio, not on the field.Ingram and Fox Sports released a statement saying that he'll be part of Fox's college football studio show for the 2023 season. Although the 33-year-old Ingram didn't specifically say he's retired from the NFL, it appears that his playing days are over."I can't wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names in our sport, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mark-ingram-leaves-the-playing-field-for-the-tv-studio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mark-ingram-leaves-the-playing-field-for-the-tv-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brett Favre claims he won't invoke Fifth Amendment in civil case regarding Mississippi welfare funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre continues to face a civil lawsuit arising from a Mississippi welfare scandal. He has not been accused of criminal misconduct.He apparently is very confident he won't be.Via A.J.. Perez of FrontOfficeSports.com, Favre's lawyers have indicated he will not invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination<br />
when testifying in the civil lawsuit. The comment was made in connection with an effort by Favre's lawyers to oppose a an effort by three other defe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brett-favre-claims-he-wont-invoke-fifth-amendment-in-civil-case-regarding-mississippi-welfare-funds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brett-favre-claims-he-wont-invoke-fifth-amendment-in-civil-case-regarding-mississippi-welfare-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: DeAndre Hopkins remains in contact with Titans, Patriots but signing not imminent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals released receiver DeAndre Hopkins on May 26, and he has remained a free agent since.Hopkins visited the Patriots and Titans, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports both teams remain interested. Pelissero added that the sides have had communication this week, but no signing is imminent.Hopkins wrote on social media<br />
Thursday that he will retire when he&rsquo;s not a 1,000-yard receiver.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ll retire from football when I&rsquo;m not a 1k-yard receiver,&rdquo; Hopkins said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-deandre-hopkins-remains-in-contact-with-titans-patriots-but-signing-not-imminent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-deandre-hopkins-remains-in-contact-with-titans-patriots-but-signing-not-imminent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looming federal legislation could allow D.C. to develop site of RFK Stadium for Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The looming departure of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder could open plenty of doors for the team. Specifically, it could open the door for a return to the site of RFK Stadium.According to the Washington Post, House Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is planning to introduce legislation that "could ultimately allow D.C." to build a stadium for the Commanders or another mixed-use development project on the site of RFK Stadium. This would go a long way toward getting the team back in D.C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/looming-federal-legislation-could-allow-dc-to-develop-site-of-rfk-stadium-for-commanders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/looming-federal-legislation-could-allow-dc-to-develop-site-of-rfk-stadium-for-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Undisputed struggles to find a replacement for Shannon Sharpe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shannon Sharpe is out as the co-host of FS1's Undisputed. So who's in?No one knows.According to Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, Undisputed will be on hiatus on August 28, due to the struggles to find a replacement for Sharpe<br />
.Part of the problem is that Sharpe, a Hall of Fame tight end, left quickly. Part of the problem, reportedly, is that not many want to work with Skip Bayless, who calls the shots for the debate show.As one unnamed source explained it to McCarthy, the shutdown of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-undisputed-struggles-to-find-a-replacement-for-shannon-sharpe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-undisputed-struggles-to-find-a-replacement-for-shannon-sharpe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL linebacker Johnie Cooks dies at 64]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL linebacker Johnie Cooks died Thursday, Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed on social media. Cooks was 64.Cooks became a star at Mississippi State, manning the middle of the defense and earning a spot in the Davis Wade Stadium Ring of Honor. Cooks and D.D. Lewis are considered the best Bulldog linebackers ever.The Baltimore Colts made Cooks the second overall pick in 1982 and earned all-rookie honors his first season.He played 83 games with 74 starts over seven seasons with the Colts, mov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-linebacker-johnie-cooks-dies-at-64/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-linebacker-johnie-cooks-dies-at-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins says he will retire once he's not a 1,000-yard receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeAndre Hopkins doesn't have a new home yet.The receiver remains a free agent and continues to wait for the right offer after visits to the Titans and Patriots.Hopkins, 31, has not had a 1,000-yard season since 2020, having played only 19 games the past two seasons, while missing 15 to a suspension and injuries. He made 106 receptions for 1,289 yards and 11 touchdowns the past two seasons combined.Hopkins, though, said Thursday on social media that he will retire when he's not a 1,000-yard rece]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-says-he-will-retire-once-hes-not-a-1000-yard-receiver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deandre-hopkins-says-he-will-retire-once-hes-not-a-1000-yard-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darius Slayton insists he's a No. 1 receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants have 14 wide receivers on their roster, but do they have a WR1? Darius Slatyon answers emphatically, believing he is a No. 1 receiver who merely hasn't gotten his opportunity."I wouldn't say it bothers me, because everybody doesn&rsquo;t know what I know<br />
," Slayton told Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post. "Everybody is not in the Giants' building. At the end of the day, you can only judge based on what you see from afar."Slayton re-signed with the Giants in the offseason, joining Ste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darius-slayton-insists-hes-a-no-1-receiver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darius-slayton-insists-hes-a-no-1-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL has no comment on application of gambling policy to Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's July 4 party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL's gambling policy contains a specific term regarding the acceptance of hospitality or gifts by "NFL personnel" from "Gambling Entities." The language of the provision, like the rest of the policy, reads as if it was written by a lawyer, for a lawyer.It's not clear where the line is. Which, obviously, becomes useful information for those players and other non-lawyers employed by the league and its teams who are expected to stay on the right side of it.For Tuesday's swanky, extravagant, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-has-no-comment-on-application-of-gambling-policy-to-fanatics-ceo-michael-rubins-july-4-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-has-no-comment-on-application-of-gambling-policy-to-fanatics-ceo-michael-rubins-july-4-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys sign kicker Brandon Aubrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys needed another kicker to compete withTristan Vizcaino for the job. Despite several proven veteran kickers still on the market, the team went a different direction.The Cowboys announced Thursday they have signed kicker Brandon Aubrey from the USFL.Aubrey, a native of Plano, Texas, made 14 of 15 field goals and all 35 extra points for the Birmingham Stallions this spring.He signed to play soccer for Notre Dame coming out of high school in 2013, and Toronto FC made him a first-round dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-sign-kicker-brandon-aubrey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-sign-kicker-brandon-aubrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryce Young working with teammates at SMU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much is expected of Bryce Young this season.As the No. 1 overall pick, the quarterback is the walk-in starter for the Panthers. He is doing all he can to prepare himself for his rookie season.Young is working with his teammates at SMU in Dallas this week. Video from 2LiveCraig<br />
shows Young with receivers Terrace Marshall Jr., Adam Thielen, DJ Chark and Laviska Shenault. Rookie running back Cam Peoples tweeted he also is there.Young has made an early impression with his veteran teammates."Just ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bryce-young-working-with-teammates-at-smu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bryce-young-working-with-teammates-at-smu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browns sign Thakarius Keyes, waive Dawson Deaton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Browns have made a pair of roster moves on Thursday. Cleveland announced the team has signed cornerback Thakarius Keyes. The Chiefs drafted Keyes in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. He appeared in eight games for the club as a rookie, playing 79 defensive snaps and 58 special teams snaps.He then played one game for Chicago and four games for Indianapolis in 2021.The cornerback bounced around last season, spending time in two separate stints with Houston along with Atlanta and Baltimore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/browns-sign-thakarius-keyes-waive-dawson-deaton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/browns-sign-thakarius-keyes-waive-dawson-deaton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parris Campbell: Matt Ryan boosted my confidence all last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entering the 2022 season, receiver Parris Campbell had not gotten through a pro season healthy.A Colts second-round pick in 2019, Campbell played seven games as a rookie, two games in 2020, and six contests in 2021. But Campbell demonstrated his value last year, recording 63 catches for 623 yards with three touchdowns for Indianapolis. He parlayed that into a one-year deal with the Giants worth a reported $4.7 million in base salary with another $2 million available in incentives.In a recent in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/parris-campbell-matt-ryan-boosted-my-confidence-all-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/parris-campbell-matt-ryan-boosted-my-confidence-all-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton Davis: People who doubt Bucs after Tom Brady are in for a rude awakening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis believes Tampa Bay is being severely underestimated heading into the 2023 season.Davis told Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com that the departure of Tom Brady absolutely does not mean the Bucs are no longer contenders. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re about to do it to &lsquo;em,&rdquo; Davis says. &ldquo;Anybody who feels we&rsquo;ve lost Tom &mdash; and lost something &mdash; is going to be in for a rude awakening<br />
. A rude awakening. Tom was a great addition for us, but obvious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carlton-davis-people-who-doubt-bucs-after-tom-brady-are-in-for-a-rude-awakening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carlton-davis-people-who-doubt-bucs-after-tom-brady-are-in-for-a-rude-awakening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USFL Championship ratings fall short of XFL Championship ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Moose Johnston was confused last week, he's even more confused now.The former NFL fullback and current president of football operations for the USFL expressed confusion last week<br />
over the essential ratings dead heat with the XFL, given Johnston's believe that the USFL has a far superior product. For the final games of their respective seasons, the numbers were not close.Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, the USFL drew an average audience of 1.2 million for the championship game on N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/usfl-championship-ratings-fall-short-of-xfl-championship-ratings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/usfl-championship-ratings-fall-short-of-xfl-championship-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunner Olszewski: Doubt me? I hope you do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gunner Olszewski began the 2022 season as the Steelers punt returner, but was replaced after he muffed two punts in a three-game span. Olszewski had signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh in free agency after three seasons with New England. He led the league with 17.3 yards per punt return in 2020, which led to him being named a first-team, All-Pro returner that year.But in Week Two of last season, he muffed a punt against his former team &mdash; a critical blow that led to a touchdown in the S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/gunner-olszewski-doubt-me-i-hope-you-do/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/gunner-olszewski-doubt-me-i-hope-you-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Scott: DJ Moore is everything advertised and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiver DJ Moore was a significant piece of the deal that the Bears accepted to move out of the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. Moore was instantly Chicago's No. 1 receiver when he walked into the building. And according to rookie receiver Tyler Scott, he performed like the top dog during the offseason program. "DJ Moore, being a teammate, he is everything advertised<br />
and more," Scott said in a recent episode of the Under Center Podcast, via NBCSportsChicago.com. "He plays with such a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tyler-scott-dj-moore-is-everything-advertised-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tyler-scott-dj-moore-is-everything-advertised-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check us out on Threads]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've been on Twitter since the early days of the app. We joined Threads on the very first day.It was a no-brainer to sign up for the Facebook/Instagram answer to Twitter, since it works the same way &mdash; and will surely have millions of users. (In less than a day, it already does.)We're ProFootballTalk on both Twitter<br />
and on Threads<br />
.I don't care about the whole Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg thing. Like many, I've been concerned about some of the business decisions made by Musk since he plu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/check-us-out-on-threads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/check-us-out-on-threads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Mattison sees "great opportunity" in being Vikings' starting running back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The departure of Dalvin Cook means Alexander Mattison is the No. 1 running back in Minnesota. Mattison says that's a job he's ready for."For me, it&rsquo;s a great opportunity<br />
to step into the role, the limelight and the position I've always dreamt of being in," Mattison said, via the Star-Tribune. "All the work I've put in to this point, all the work following in [Cook's] footsteps, side by side, challenging each other every day, prepared me for a moment like this where I can have the opportun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alexander-mattison-sees-great-opportunity-in-being-vikings-starting-running-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alexander-mattison-sees-great-opportunity-in-being-vikings-starting-running-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Dillon unleashes epic rant on omission from Bengals' Ring of Honor, Pro Football Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL running back Corey Dillon has been out of sight for a while. He's back. In a big way.Dillon recently uncorked an epic rant<br />
while talking to Paul Dehner Jr. of TheAthletic.com. The full interview is worth your time. Some of the highlights appear below.And make no mistake about whether Dillion was actually off the record. As he said to Dehner, &ldquo;Man, you can quote me word-for-fucking-word. Print it. Because nobody gets this shit. I want it exactly how I told you. No spins. No noth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/corey-dillon-unleashes-epic-rant-on-omission-from-bengals-ring-of-honor-pro-football-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/corey-dillon-unleashes-epic-rant-on-omission-from-bengals-ring-of-honor-pro-football-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the Patriots make a play for Dalvin Cook?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Vikings released Dalvin Cook, dumping his $10.4 million salary for 2023, it seemed Cook was determined to go to a team that would give him the best chance to make back as much of that money as possible. Before long, however, Cook began talking about hoping to win a championship.That's when a sense emerged that the Dolphins and Jets had become the top contenders for Cook &mdash; especially when he was asked to elaborate on the teams that could help him get his hands on a Lombardi Troph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/could-the-patriots-make-a-play-for-dalvin-cook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/could-the-patriots-make-a-play-for-dalvin-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Supplemental Draft officially set for July 11, with two players eligible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two players will be available when the 2023 NFL Supplemental Draft takes place on Tuesday, July 11.Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman and Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright have officially been granted eligibility and will be the only two players that teams can consider, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Wideman is 6-foot-5, 190 pounds was a two-sport star in football and basketball in high school and chose to pursue football, picking Tennessee among the many schools offering h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-supplemental-draft-officially-set-for-july-11-with-two-players-eligible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-supplemental-draft-officially-set-for-july-11-with-two-players-eligible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vick thinks Andy Reid could the greatest coach of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mike Vick said plenty of interesting things during an 80-minute interview with Tyreek Hill on his It Needed To Be Said podcast. One thing Vick said merits further discussion.Vick suggested that Chiefs coach Andy Reid could be the greatest coach of all time.&ldquo;I was actually thinking this year like, after Andy won the Super Bowl, he only got two, but he went to like four or five NFC Championship Games [and] every year [the Chiefs were] in the AF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-vick-thinks-andy-reid-could-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-vick-thinks-andy-reid-could-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vick thinks Andy Reid could be the greatest coach of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mike Vick said plenty of interesting things during an 80-minute interview with Tyreek Hill on his It Needed To Be Said podcast. One thing Vick said merits further discussion.Vick suggested that Chiefs coach Andy Reid could be the greatest coach of all time.&ldquo;I was actually thinking this year like, after Andy won the Super Bowl, he only got two, but he went to like four or five NFC Championship Games [and] every year [the Chiefs were] in the AF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-vick-thinks-andy-reid-could-be-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-vick-thinks-andy-reid-could-be-the-greatest-coach-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeMaurice Smith proposes alternatives to the Rooney Rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger Goodell won't be laughing after he reads DeMaurice Smith's latest project.Smith, the outgoing executive director of the NFL Players Association, has co-authored an article that will appear in the next edition of the Yale Law and Policy Review. The article calls for the NFL to declare the Rooney Rule a failed experiment and to scrap it, with other specific measures implemented to improve hiring practices for coaches and other high-level employees. The Executive Summary of the article<br />
makes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/demaurice-smith-proposes-alternatives-to-the-rooney-rule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/demaurice-smith-proposes-alternatives-to-the-rooney-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antwaan Randle El mentoring, encouraging Jameson Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions receiver Jameson Williams played only six games last season as he worked his way back from a torn ACL. He will miss the first six games of this season while serving a suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy.The Lions aren't concerned about Williams' on-field play.Lions receivers coach Antwaan Randle El, though, has become a mentor for Williams as the young receiver navigates adversity off the field. "I don't have to motivate him much when it comes to ball. He loves the game<br />
and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/antwaan-randle-el-mentoring-encouraging-jameson-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/antwaan-randle-el-mentoring-encouraging-jameson-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With aspirations beyond golf, Saudi Arabia will launch a sports investment group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, when Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund set up its own golf league to compete with the PGA Tour, we pondered whether the country with massive amounts of oil money would ever turn its attention to football.That could be happening.According to the Financial Times, via Sports Business Daily, Saudi Arabia plans to launch a multibillion-dollar investment company in order to "expand its sports interests following its power grab in golf." The sports group will be part of the Public Inves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/with-aspirations-beyond-golf-saudi-arabia-will-launch-a-sports-investment-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/with-aspirations-beyond-golf-saudi-arabia-will-launch-a-sports-investment-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams sign three more picks, including Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams drafted 14 players this spring. Twelve now are under contract.The team announced<br />
it signed outside linebacker Ochaun Mathis, running back Zach Evans and defensive back Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson.All three were sixth-round picks.Aaron Wilson ofKPRC reports Hodges-Tomlinson signed a four-year deal worth $4.039 million total with a $199,852 signing bonus; Mathis will get $4.022 million total, with a $182,468 signing bonus; and Zach Evans receives $3.973 million over four years with a $133,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rams-sign-three-more-picks-including-trevius-hodges-tomlinson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rams-sign-three-more-picks-including-trevius-hodges-tomlinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Juszczyk impressed by Brock Purdy's rookie season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers have all but said if Brock Purdy can return to health by the season opener he will start. The question is: Will he? Purdy earned the right to start this season with the way he played in an emergency last season. Still, the 49ers have Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in 2021, and free agent signee Sam Darnold, a former first-round pick, standing by in case.Quarterback is the biggest question for the 49ers as they head into training camp as one of the favorites in the NFC.49ers player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-juszczyk-impressed-by-brock-purdys-rookie-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-juszczyk-impressed-by-brock-purdys-rookie-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Daniel Jones initially asked for $47 million per year]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hired new representation in February, we heard they were looking to get Jones "$45 million per year, or more<br />
.""Or more" wins.Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports that Jones's agents asked for $47 million per year<br />
.Jones ended up at $40 million annually<br />
.But that's how negotiation works. The Giants might have opened at $33 million per year; $40 million became the obvious middle ground.And $40 million isn't crazy. It puts him in a three-year tie for ninths]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-daniel-jones-initially-asked-for-47-million-per-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-daniel-jones-initially-asked-for-47-million-per-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darrelle Revis' mom to present him for Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darrelle Revis chose his mother, Diana Askew, to present him for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month.Revis is part of the Class of 2023.He repeatedly has mentioned Askew's influence steering him in the right direction. Her support continues every day, he said, according to the Hall of Fame.In 11 seasons with four teams, Revis received numerous accolades, including first-team All-Pro four times, seven Pro Bowls and a selection to the NFL&rsquo;s All-Decade Team of the 201]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darrelle-revis-mom-to-present-him-for-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darrelle-revis-mom-to-present-him-for-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen made an important disclosure regarding the Stefon Diggs drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently asked the media to stop talking about last month's drama with receiver Stefon Diggs. In talking about why the media shouldn't talk about it, Allen talked about something that hadn't been talked about before.One of the biggest lingering questions was whether Diggs walked out of the facility before a mandatory minicamp practice, or whether he was told to leave. According to Allen, coach Sean McDermott "asked [Diggs] to go home<br />
."That's very significant, for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-made-an-important-disclosure-regarding-the-stefon-diggs-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-made-an-important-disclosure-regarding-the-stefon-diggs-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Roullier announces his retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[One free-agent offensive lineman is taking his name out of consideration on the open market<br />
. Former Commanders center Chase Roullier announced his retirement on Wednesday. &ldquo;I have lived most of my life with football, and because of this, I knew it would be very difficult for me to decide when to move on,&rdquo; Roullier said in a statement released on social media. &ldquo;Two years ago, I would have never thought I&rsquo;d be writing this right now. But in those two years, I have seen tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chase-roullier-announces-his-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chase-roullier-announces-his-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple NFL figures attend Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's July 4 party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever year, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin hosts an exclusive July 4 party at his $50 million house in the Hamptons. This year, the party comes as he's trying to grow the company into a major sports book operation &mdash; and as unprecedented attention is being paid to the NFL's gambling policy.Present at the event, based on the video Rubin posted on his Twitter page<br />
, were (to name a few) Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. Raiders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/multiple-nfl-figures-attend-fanatics-ceo-michael-rubins-july-4-party/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/multiple-nfl-figures-attend-fanatics-ceo-michael-rubins-july-4-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears stadium critic launches recall effort for Arlington Heights politicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to stadium financing, there's a disconnect between the will of the people and the will of the people whom the people will elect.For any proposal regarding taxpayer funding of a sports venue that lands on a ballot, it will lose. It could be the one of the only things that draws true bipartisan report. In contrast, the individuals elected to represent the people will allow their arms to be sufficiently twisted to cough up some of the contents of the public coffers.In Arlington Heigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-stadium-critic-launches-recall-effort-for-arlington-heights-politicians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-stadium-critic-launches-recall-effort-for-arlington-heights-politicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins sign second-round pick Cam Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins have taken care of some important business in a slow week for the NFL. Miami announced on Wednesday that the club has signed second-round pick Cam Smith. Smith was the first of Miami's four draft picks this year. A cornerback out of South Carolina, Smith recorded six interceptions and 18 passes defensed in four collegiate seasons.The Dolphins had only four draft picks this year, beginning with Smith at No. 51 overall in the second round. The club has now signed all of its draftees:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dolphins-sign-second-round-pick-cam-smith/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dolphins-sign-second-round-pick-cam-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In time, players could simply be blocked from making prohibited bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[When God dropped Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, he told them to do whatever they want, as long as they don't eat from the apple tree. The first time I heard that story, I thought, "Why didn't he just take out the tree?"When it comes to the NFL's forbidden fruit of betting on NFL games and/or betting on other sports while at work, why don't they just take out the tree?It's a strategy that makes too much sense to ignore. With geolocation tools instantly tracking players who place bets they s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/in-time-players-could-simply-be-blocked-from-making-prohibited-bets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/in-time-players-could-simply-be-blocked-from-making-prohibited-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen A. Smith on ESPN layoffs: "More is coming"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-letter network's Red Wedding from last Friday had a loose sense of finality to it. That's not the case.Beyond the name or two that trickled out since nearly 20 on-air talent were let go on June 30, there could still be more. That's because one of ESPN's most prominent voices says there will be more."This ain&rsquo;t the end, more is coming<br />
,&rdquo; Smith said recently on his self-named show, via Armando Tinoco of Deadline.com. &ldquo;And yes, ladies and gentlemen, I could be next.&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/stephen-a-smith-on-espn-layoffs-more-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/stephen-a-smith-on-espn-layoffs-more-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen: Media blew Stefon Diggs situation out of proportion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen says Stefon Diggs' absence from the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp practice was not as big a deal as it was made out to be.&ldquo;I love him. That's my guy,&rdquo; Allen said of Diggs on Bussin With the Boys. &ldquo;The media has blown this so far out of proportion<br />
. We are in minicamp. We're not playing a game for four months. He doesn't show up for one day, he's still there, coach asked him to go home, they're in talks, they're trying to resolve some t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-media-blew-stefon-diggs-situation-out-of-proportion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-media-blew-stefon-diggs-situation-out-of-proportion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears GM Ryan Poles on sleeping in his office: "That was not healthy"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long work days are the norm in the NFL, but Ryan Poles says that in hindsight, he took it too far when he became theBears' General Manager.Poles says that after getting the Bears job in 2022, he began sleeping in his office so he wouldn't miss a minute of preparation for the 2022 NFL draft."That was not healthy<br />
doing that last year," Poles told Courtney Cronin of ESPN. "I don't ever want to go through that again. But it was necessary to get the job done, so a little bit different approach."Plen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-gm-ryan-poles-on-sleeping-in-his-office-that-was-not-healthy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-gm-ryan-poles-on-sleeping-in-his-office-that-was-not-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve McNair was murdered 14 years ago today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A normal Independence Day became anything but in July 4, 2009, when word emerged that former NFL quarterback Steve McNair had been murdered.The news was shocking, the circumstances mysterious. McNair was shot four times. Police ultimately determined that his 20-year-old girlfriend, Jenny Kazemi, killed him before committing suicide. McNair was only 36 at the time. Kazemi had purchased a gun the night before the killing. There were, and in some circles still are, questions about whether she actu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steve-mcnair-was-murdered-14-years-ago-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steve-mcnair-was-murdered-14-years-ago-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Gardner-Johnson chimes in on Super Bowl LVII grass]]></title><description><![CDATA[The poor playing surface of Super Bowl LVII continues to be an issue from time to time. Eagles fans generally don't want to be reminded of it, since it brings back bad memories of the loss. Chiefs fans generally don't want to hear it, since it potentially undermines the win.It recently came up after Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham said the Chiefs' offensive line was "blessed" by the subpar footing on grass that didn't perform the way it should. That prompted our report that the league has p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cj-gardner-johnson-chimes-in-on-super-bowl-lvii-grass/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cj-gardner-johnson-chimes-in-on-super-bowl-lvii-grass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vick's advice for Tua Tagovailoa: Bulk up, avoid hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Mike Vick's recent appearance<br />
on Tyreek Hill's It Needed To Be Said podcast, Vick had a few things he needed to say about Hill's current quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa."I just think he's got to bulk up a little bit," Vick said. "Get a little bit bigger. Get stronger. As you grow into your man body, that's what needs to happen. Ain't nothing wrong with picking up another 10 pounds, 15 pounds. . . .Don't get hit. Don't get knocked around."Tua has been working on how to fall, by studying jiu-j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-vicks-advice-for-tua-tagovailoa-bulk-up-avoid-hits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-vicks-advice-for-tua-tagovailoa-bulk-up-avoid-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of big-name free agents remain available]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's July 4. The annual celebration of American independence. With training camps opening in a few weeks, there are plenty of players who would be interested in shedding their own independence and joining a team.In recent weeks, much of the focus has fallen upon running back Dalvin Cook and receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But there are plenty of other players with instantly-recognizable names who remain available to be signed, by any team at any time.Several quarterbacks remain unattached, including]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/plenty-of-big-name-free-agents-remain-available/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/plenty-of-big-name-free-agents-remain-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension seems to be on the rise for Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots are at a crossroads. The relationship between owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick seems to be at a crossroads, too.And even with six Super Bowl trophies delivered by Belichick having full control over the football operations, there's a shelf life for everyone who isn't winning. Since winning Super Bowl LIII, Belichick hasn't been winning.No postseason victories. Two playoff appearances, two failures to qualify for the postseason. And since Tom Brady left after the 2019 seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tension-seems-to-be-on-the-rise-for-bill-belichick-robert-kraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tension-seems-to-be-on-the-rise-for-bill-belichick-robert-kraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaylen Waddle explains why he loves playing with Tua Tagovailoa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle led the NFL in yards per catch last season, and he credits quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for that.Waddle told KPRC in Houston<br />
that coach Mike McDaniel's offense emphasizes receivers gaining yards after the catch, and Tagovailoa puts his receivers in a perfect position to accomplish that."His ball placement. I think everybody sees it, knowing exactly where to place the ball so his receivers can not just catch it, but catch it and run with it. That's what makes T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylen-waddle-explains-why-he-loves-playing-with-tua-tagovailoa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylen-waddle-explains-why-he-loves-playing-with-tua-tagovailoa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mason Crosby preparing for 17th season despite remaining unsigned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mason Crosby is one of several veteran kickers still without work. Crosby, though, continues to workout, expecting to get a 17th NFL season.His time in Green Bay likely is over, with the Packers having drafted Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round. But Crosby isn't ruling out anything.&ldquo;Never count anything out<br />
in this game,&rdquo; Crosby told Jason Wilde of ESPN Wisconsin, via Rob Reischel of Forbes. &ldquo;Weird stuff happens every year, and you never know. You never know what&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mason-crosby-preparing-for-17th-season-despite-remaining-unsigned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mason-crosby-preparing-for-17th-season-despite-remaining-unsigned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon Allen says he's the fastest player in the NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles receiver Devon Allen, who recently ran the fourth fastest 110-meter hurdles of the year, believes he's faster than any other man in the NFL.Allen made that declaration recently to TMZ.com."I definitely am<br />
," Allen said. "I'm not gonna roast [Tyreek Hill and DK Metcalf] because what they did [in track appearances] was impressive. I raced Tyreek Hill when I was in high school. We raced and he smoked me when we were in high school and DK Metcalf ran a 10.3 a couple years ago is super impres]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/devon-allen-says-hes-the-fastest-player-in-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/devon-allen-says-hes-the-fastest-player-in-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Darnold: Grasping offense "a work in progress," excited to continue in training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[As long as Brock Purdy remains in rehab mode for his elbow, the 49ers will have a competition between Trey Lance and Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job.The 49ers acquired Lance with the third overall pick of the 2021 draft, so he has spent three years with head coach Kyle Shanahan in the team's offensive system. Darnold was with the Jets and Panthers before signing with the 49ers this offseason, so he's had to get a handle on the offense while also trying to show that he can run it we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sam-darnold-grasping-offense-a-work-in-progress-excited-to-continue-in-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sam-darnold-grasping-offense-a-work-in-progress-excited-to-continue-in-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster Moreau in full remission from Hodgkin's Lymphoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saints tight end Foster Moreau announced today that he is in full remission, just months after a routine team physical revealed that he has cancer."After a few tumultuous months, I&rsquo;ve been blessed with the news that I am in full remission from Hodgkin Lymphoma! I&rsquo;m so grateful to everyone who reached out to offer their love and support; our prayers were answered. From here I will continue to live my life as God intended," Moreau wrote on social media.The 26-year-old Moreau played hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/foster-moreau-in-full-remission-from-hodgkins-lymphoma/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/foster-moreau-in-full-remission-from-hodgkins-lymphoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trey Lance: Last year was a bump in the road, and I will be better for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the 49ers drafted Trey Lance as their next franchise quarterback, he has experienced nothing but injuries and disappointment. Lance heads into his third season happy and, most importantly, healthy.&ldquo;Yeah, absolutely,&rdquo; Lance told Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area during the recent Tight End University. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m in a great spot<br />
physically, mentally and just excited for this year.&rdquo;Lance broke a finger in the preseason of his rookie season and saw his second se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trey-lance-last-year-was-a-bump-in-the-road-and-i-will-be-better-for-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trey-lance-last-year-was-a-bump-in-the-road-and-i-will-be-better-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Riley's wife to present him for Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Ken Riley announced that Barbara Riley will present her late husband during the Class of 2023 enshrinement next month.The couple were married for more than 50 years until his death in 2020 at age 72. They had three children: Kimberly, Ken II and Kenisha. Riley held numerous Bengals records at the time of his retirement in 1984, including most seasons played (15), most games played (207), interceptions for a career (65) and interceptions in a single season (nine). For his career, h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ken-rileys-wife-to-present-him-for-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ken-rileys-wife-to-present-him-for-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Kickers want to perform at the highest level, not be limited by rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson is among the many special teams players and coaches across the NFL who are uneasy about the new rule that will encourage fair catches on kickoffs.&ldquo;You want to be able to perform at the highest level and not be limited by rules<br />
,&rdquo; Carlson told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. &ldquo;And so, we&rsquo;re trying to figure out how to do that now and roll with the punches.&rdquo;The new rule puts the ball on the 25-yard line after fair catches on kickoffs. That]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/raiders-daniel-carlson-kickers-want-to-perform-at-the-highest-level-not-be-limited-by-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/raiders-daniel-carlson-kickers-want-to-perform-at-the-highest-level-not-be-limited-by-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Cardinals coach Vince Tobin dies at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vince Tobin, who coached the Arizona Cardinals from 1996 into the 2000 season, has died. He was 79.Tobin led the Cardinals to a playoff appearance in 1998, capped by the franchise's first postseason victory since the Truman administration."As head coach of the Cardinals, his steady leadership was a constant and a big part of the success the team enjoyed during his tenure," Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement. "His football legacy with us is highlighted by the thrilling 1998 seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-cardinals-coach-vince-tobin-dies-at-79/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-cardinals-coach-vince-tobin-dies-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ratings for The Match, featuring Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, have cratered]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this rate, TNT will soon be taking a torch to The Match.The ratings have cratered, with a drop of nearly 50 percent from last summer's event pitting Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers against Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, this year's showdown with Mahomes and Travis Kelce taking on NBA teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson had an average audience of 782,000.Last June's event generated an average audience of 1.452 million.The trend has not been The Matc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ratings-for-the-match-featuring-patrick-mahomes-and-travis-kelce-have-cratered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ratings-for-the-match-featuring-patrick-mahomes-and-travis-kelce-have-cratered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix on verge of landing Jerry Jones docu-series for nearly $50 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership between the NFL and Netflix is expanding.Next week, the first NFL property debuts on Netflix, with the Quarterback series focusing on Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. Eventually, Netflix will air the NFL Films docu-series focusing on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones<br />
.Matthew Belloni of Puck.news reports that Netflix will pay "just under $50 million<br />
" for the property. While the deal is not officially done, Netflix has essentialy won a "bidding war" with ESPN. Amazon a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/netflix-on-verge-of-landing-jerry-jones-docu-series-for-nearly-50-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/netflix-on-verge-of-landing-jerry-jones-docu-series-for-nearly-50-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills feel Nyheim Hines can function in all aspects of their offense in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills acquired Nyheim Hines in a midseason trade last year, but the running back was most effective as a special teams player. He memorably returned a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns in Buffalo's regular-season finale against New England. But Hines didn't receive an offensive touch in that contest. In his nine regular-season games with Buffalo, Hines took six carries for -3 yards and caught five passes for 53 yards with a TD.Running backs coach Kelly Skipper recently noted that Hines' trans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-feel-nyheim-hines-can-function-in-all-aspects-of-their-offense-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-feel-nyheim-hines-can-function-in-all-aspects-of-their-offense-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richie James: Andy Reid "smartest and greatest" head coach you could ask for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Richie James is in his first year with the Chiefs, but he had some advance information about the offense he'll be playing in this season. James spent last season with the Giants and played for offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, who was on Andy Reid's staff in Kansas City before being hired by the Giants in 2022. That gave James some familiarity with the Chiefs offense and he said that he's loving "everything" about the opportunity he has in front of him this year. Playing for Reid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/richie-james-andy-reid-smartest-and-greatest-head-coach-you-could-ask-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/richie-james-andy-reid-smartest-and-greatest-head-coach-you-could-ask-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermaine Johnson sees "crazy changes" heading into second Jets season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets got major contributions from their first two first-round picks in 2022, but the third one didn't make the same kind of impact. Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson didn't jump into the starting lineup like Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, but he did find a rotational role in his rookie season. He finished the year with 29 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a blocked punt that resulted in a safety. As the team's offseason workouts came to an end, Johnson said he feels "insanely more comfortable" heading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jermaine-johnson-sees-crazy-changes-heading-into-second-jets-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jermaine-johnson-sees-crazy-changes-heading-into-second-jets-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Philips: Maybe I'm a forgotten guy to some, but I don't pay attention to that]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans are waiting to see if they'll land receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But until they do, Treylon Burks and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are the team's top options at the position. That means 2022 fifth-round pick Kyle Philips has an opportunity to be a key player within a revamped Tennessee offense for the coming season. "Maybe I am a forgotten guy to some, but I don&rsquo;t pay attention<br />
to that," Philips said recently, via Jim Wyatt of the team's website. "I focus on what I need to, which is to le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-philips-maybe-im-a-forgotten-guy-to-some-but-i-dont-pay-attention-to-that/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-philips-maybe-im-a-forgotten-guy-to-some-but-i-dont-pay-attention-to-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Vick wishes he would have listened to the one person who warned him about dogfighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newest episode of Tyreek Hill's podcast, It Needed To Be Said, features former NFL quarterback Mike Vick<br />
. And in 90 minutes of It Needed To Be Said, one word that needed to be said was completely unsaid.Dogfighting.During the first 30 minutes or so of the discussion, it seemed that the conversation would never even address the two-year break in Vick's career arising from his guilty plea to federal charges from dogfighting and gambling on dogfighting. (He somehow avoided being indicted on c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-vick-wishes-he-would-have-listened-to-the-one-person-who-warned-him-about-dogfighting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-vick-wishes-he-would-have-listened-to-the-one-person-who-warned-him-about-dogfighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Privately, the NFL blamed Super Bowl slipping on players wearing the wrong cleats]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no dispute that the Super Bowl LVII playing surface was less than subpar. A dispute lingers regarding why players were slipping and sliding<br />
on a grass field that neutralized the pass rushes, to the benefit of the Chiefs and to the detriment of the Eagles.Was it the grass? Was it the watering? Was it something else?To their credit, the Eagles don't use it as an excuse for losing. Then again, they don't need to. Those who understand how a slippery field impacts football players realize th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/privately-the-nfl-blamed-super-bowl-slipping-on-players-wearing-the-wrong-cleats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/privately-the-nfl-blamed-super-bowl-slipping-on-players-wearing-the-wrong-cleats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrace Marshall feels he has a "clean slate" heading into third Panthers season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new coaching staff feels like a new start for Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall. Marshall was a 2021 second-round pick in Carolina and he's started 12 of the 27 games he's played since joining the Panthers. He has 45 catches for 628 yards and a touchdown in those appearances, which isn't quite the level of production that the Panthers hoped to see when they added him to the roster in the draft but Marshall is hopeful about what life will be like with the new staff in place. Marshall sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/terrace-marshall-feels-he-has-a-clean-slate-heading-into-third-panthers-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/terrace-marshall-feels-he-has-a-clean-slate-heading-into-third-panthers-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many USFL players will get NFL opportunities this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the first season of USFL 2.0, the four-letter league put more than 60 players into NFL training camps. The league's president of football operations, Daryl "Moose" Johnston, said that 19 ended 2022 on NFL 53-man rosters.&ldquo;We did some great stuff last season<br />
,&rdquo; Johnston said, via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. &ldquo;How do you match that and follow that up? Now that you have competition out there [in the XFL] taking players from your league to their league? We&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/how-many-usfl-players-will-get-nfl-opportunities-this-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/how-many-usfl-players-will-get-nfl-opportunities-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Barkley uses recent Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce golf match to take another shot at Skip Bayless]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce appeared on the latest installment of the contrived celebrity golf tournament. Charles Barkley, who makes everything he's involved in more interesting and entertaining, was part of the coverage.While discussing where Kelce ranks among the all-time great tight ends, Barkley mentioned Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, who recently left FS1's Undisputed. And Barkley took a shot at Sharpe's former on-air partner, Skip Bayle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/charles-barkley-uses-recent-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-golf-match-to-take-another-shot-at-skip-bayless/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/charles-barkley-uses-recent-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-golf-match-to-take-another-shot-at-skip-bayless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Evans confident in Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has grown accustomed to catching passes from the greatest quarterback in NFL history over the last three years. But he says even after Tom Brady's retirement, Tampa Bay is going to be just fine at the quarterback position.Evans said that whether Kyle Trask or Baker Mayfield wins the starting job, he believes the Bucs are in good hands."Kyle&rsquo;s improved a lot<br />
," Evans told Ari Alexander of KPRC. "I'm really impressed with what I've seen with Baker. Whoeve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-evans-confident-in-baker-mayfield-kyle-trask/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-evans-confident-in-baker-mayfield-kyle-trask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Joe Burrow waiting for Justin Herbert to do his deal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson have gotten new contracts this offseason. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow have not.Is Burrow waiting for Herbert to do his deal before Burrow does his? Paul Dehner, Jr. of TheAthletic.com believes that&rsquo;s one of the factors<br />
delaying Burrow's deal.Frankly, it shouldn't be. Burrow and Herbert occupy different planes. Herbert is irrelevant to Burrow. The only reason for Burrow to wait wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/is-joe-burrow-waiting-for-justin-herbert-to-do-his-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/is-joe-burrow-waiting-for-justin-herbert-to-do-his-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kellen Moore: We have so much height, it will be like throwing in a different jet stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert tried 68 passes of 20-plus yards during the 2022 season and it helps to have big receivers who can win battles with defensive backs when you uncork deep shots. The Chargers were well-stocked with receivers who fit the bill last year and they added to that strength in the first round of this year's draft. Rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston is 6'4", which is the same height as Mike Williams and the two wideouts are expected to join the 6'2" Keenan Allen as t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kellen-moore-we-have-so-much-height-it-will-be-like-throwing-in-a-different-jet-stream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kellen-moore-we-have-so-much-height-it-will-be-like-throwing-in-a-different-jet-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Holmgren experienced "very curious," "very attentive" Russell Wilson in Seattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson at a career crossroads, there's a question as to whether his subpar performance in 2022 was an aberration or a new, post-Seahawks normal. The question has prompted a closer examination of Wilson's work habits and commitment to becoming the best player he can be &mdash; not based on what he chooses to highlight on social media, but based on the reality of what he's truly doing.In Seattle, Wilson tried to augment his understanding of the team's offense by t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-holmgren-experienced-very-curious-very-attentive-russell-wilson-in-seattle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-holmgren-experienced-very-curious-very-attentive-russell-wilson-in-seattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside information could become a major problem for the NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news that Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers placed a winning wager<br />
on a teammate's over-under rushing total speaks to a problem potentially far more significant and widespread than players betting on NFL games and events.Inside information. Known in the context of corporate America as material, non-public information. In the NFL, there is plenty of it.The truth about injuries becomes the most obvious. But there are various other forms of it. For teams that script the first 15 offensive plays,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/inside-information-could-become-a-major-problem-for-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/inside-information-could-become-a-major-problem-for-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars WR Jamal Agnew describes Calvin Ridley as a "mismatch nightmare"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2021, receiver Calvin Ridley instantly became known more for what he did off the field than for anything he had ever done on it. Now that he's back after a full-year (and then some) gambling suspension, Ridley can get back to doing what he'd been doing before his career became derailed.As new Jaguars teammate Jamal Agnew sees it, Ridley will be potentially derailing the careers of defensive backs."Just the way he moves, you can see," Agnew recently told talkSPORT, via NFL.com. "His route run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-wr-jamal-agnew-describes-calvin-ridley-as-a-mismatch-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-wr-jamal-agnew-describes-calvin-ridley-as-a-mismatch-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USFL knows attendance will be an issue, at least until all eight teams are playing in their home markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USFL is hoping to find a way to put more U.S. residents in the stands at its games.In the second year of USFL 2.0, the league expanded its locations from one city (Birmingham) to four. With Canton hosting games but not having a team, five of the eight USFL teams did not play in the cities they represent.The tension for the USFL comes from a desire to minimize travels costs and a goal of maximizing attendance.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re still figuring out the attendance thing in the hub model,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/usfl-knows-attendance-will-be-an-issue-at-least-until-all-eight-teams-are-playing-in-their-home-markets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/usfl-knows-attendance-will-be-an-issue-at-least-until-all-eight-teams-are-playing-in-their-home-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teammates, coaches remember Ryan Mallett's rocket arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died this week, drowning in Florida<br />
. Teammates and coaches have remembered him as a man with rare talent.&ldquo;I think of two things with Ryan," former Patriots and Texans teammate Brian Hoyer told Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. "First, he always had a big grin and was always very lively. He brought a lot of energy and was super interactive with all his teammates. Second, it was his arm strength. He has the strongest arm I&rsquo;ve ever seen to this day<br />
.&rdquo;Ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/teammates-coaches-remember-ryan-malletts-rocket-arm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/teammates-coaches-remember-ryan-malletts-rocket-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[27-year-old carpenter died recently after incident at Lambeau Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent column from Packers CEO Mark Murphy, in which he seems to say the Jets will be the featured team on Hard Knocks<br />
, mentions an incident of which many were not previously aware.Joshua Shaw, 27, died last month following an incident at Lambeau Field, where construction was occurring in connection with upgrades to the videoboards. Via WBAY.com, Joshua Shaw was critically injured at the stadium on a Thursday and passed on Saturday.The Clintonville, Wisconsin resident worked as a carpenter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/27-year-old-carpenter-died-recently-after-incident-at-lambeau-field/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/27-year-old-carpenter-died-recently-after-incident-at-lambeau-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kellen Moore calls Dak Prescott "the best leader I&rsquo;ve ever been around, easily"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kellen Moore left Dallas this offseason after coaching Dak Prescott for the last four years, and Moore is going to miss the quarterback he describes as one of the best people he's ever known.Asked about his experience with Prescott, Moore told Peter Schrager that there's no one else like him.&ldquo;The best person<br />
. I think the best leader I&rsquo;ve ever been around, easily," Moore said. "And in all honesty, player or coach or anything. I think his ability to connect with a team in all spectru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kellen-moore-calls-dak-prescott-the-best-leader-irsquove-ever-been-around-easily/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kellen-moore-calls-dak-prescott-the-best-leader-irsquove-ever-been-around-easily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will NFL ever catch players who place their bets through others?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If players have learned anything in recent months, it's that any bets they place on their own phones could come back to haunt them. The next step in the league's effort to detect gambling-policy violations will become harder for the NFL to prove.When players use their phones to bet, those phones inevitably can betray them. When players use others to bet for them, how will anyone ever know?That basic reality has been obscured by the stream of suspensions. To the average observer, the imposition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-nfl-ever-catch-players-who-place-their-bets-through-others/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-nfl-ever-catch-players-who-place-their-bets-through-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birmingham Stallions win second straight USFL Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Stallions have won the first two championships of USFL 2.0.The Stallions capped off their second straight title run on Saturday night with a 28-12 win over the Pittsburgh Maulers, 28-12.In two seasons with 24 total games, the Stallions have posted a record of 21-3 under coach Skip Holtz.League MVP Alex McGough again led the way for Birmingham, with four touchdown passes and another 64 rushing yards. Receiver Deon Cain caught four passes for 70 yards and three scores. In two posts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/birmingham-stallions-win-second-straight-usfl-championship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/birmingham-stallions-win-second-straight-usfl-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT, NBC partnership launched 14 years ago today]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 1 is a significant date for us, for two reasons. First, it's the date Bobby Bonilla gets another $1 million from the Mets. Second, it's the anniversary of the launch of the partnership between PFT and NBC.It all started on July 1, 2009. Blame Rick Cordella for it. He's the executive who lured us into the clutches of the peacock. The fact that we were struggling to serve a crush of traffic that was blowing out our servers helped seal the deal.Fourteen years later, we're going &mdash; for at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pft-nbc-partnership-launched-14-years-ago-today/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pft-nbc-partnership-launched-14-years-ago-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Poyer cancels, un-cancels golf tournament at Trump-owned course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Poyer's charity golf tournament at a golf course owned by Donald Trump is off. Unless it isn't.A week after Poyer canceled the event due to backlash for scheduling it at a property owned by the polarizing former president, Poyer has decided to go through with it.Via Tim O'Shei of the Buffalo News, Poyer's representatives announced on Friday that the cancellation has been canceled<br />
, and that the July 10 outing will happen at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami.&ldquo;The Jordan Po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jordan-poyer-cancels-un-cancels-golf-tournament-at-trump-owned-course/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jordan-poyer-cancels-un-cancels-golf-tournament-at-trump-owned-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Kraft says spending money "will never be the issue" for the Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots haven't won a playoff game since capturing their sixth Super Bowl title. They've missed the playoffs two of the last three years.So what's wrong with the team that became the first true dynasty of the salary-cap era? Via Khari Thompson of MassLive.com, Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes the problem never should be blamed on a willingness to pay for players.The issue emerged after Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal asked Kraft about comments from coach Bill Belichick that seemed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-kraft-says-spending-money-will-never-be-the-issue-for-the-patriots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-kraft-says-spending-money-will-never-be-the-issue-for-the-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time for another Father of Mine giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noah in Illinois was last week's winner. For his inscription, he asked for something I wished I had known when I was 24, like he is now.I can't remember being 24, so I can't remember anything I didn't know.But I came up with something and sent him the book and we're on to the next prize. You know the drill by now. Email your entry to florio@profootballtalk.com. Include in the subject line "July 1 Father of Mine Giveaway."While you wait to see whether you've won, you can buy the ebook for only $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/its-time-for-another-father-of-mine-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/its-time-for-another-father-of-mine-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Claypool expects "night and day difference" from last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Chase Claypool's time with the Bears in 2022 wasn't terribly successful, but he thinks things are heading in a better direction in 2023. Claypool only had 14 catches for 140 yards in seven games after joining the Bears in a trade with the Steelers and there was a report this offseason that the team has not been happy<br />
with the way Claypool has been working. During a visit to the United Kingdom this week, Claypool had a more positive take on where things stand with him and the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chase-claypool-expects-night-and-day-difference-from-last-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chase-claypool-expects-night-and-day-difference-from-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL moves to Phase Two of gambling policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 10 players suspended in less than two years for violating the NFL's gambling policy, no player can say he's not aware of the rule.But is it being explained as clearly as it should be? Are the terms as clear and consistent as they could be? Is the NFL's entire approach to gambling rife with hypocrisy? No, no, and abso-freakin'-lutely.But players should at least have a bell or a whistle sound when considering betting on any sport, in any place, at any time. Never bet on the NFL or any NFL ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-moves-to-phase-two-of-gambling-policy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-moves-to-phase-two-of-gambling-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Murphy: I'm anxious to see the Jets, and lots of former Packers, on Hard Knocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officially, the NFL has not announced which team will appear on Hard Knocks this year. Packers President Mark Murphy says it's going to be the Jets.Murphy wrote in his monthly column on Packers.com that he's ready to see the Jets on Hard Knocks and looking forward to seeing the many former Packers on the team, including Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Adrian Amos, Billy Turner, Tim Boyle, Malik Taylor and Adam Pankey."Hard Knocks is a great show and gives fans an inside look at a tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mark-murphy-im-anxious-to-see-the-jets-and-lots-of-former-packers-on-hard-knocks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mark-murphy-im-anxious-to-see-the-jets-and-lots-of-former-packers-on-hard-knocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, NFL players were allowed to bet on the golf competition involving NFL players]]></title><description><![CDATA[As everyone learns more about the things on which NFL players can and can't gamble, it's important for the players to know exactly where the rubber meets the road.Obviously, players can't bet on NFL games. But they also can't bet on NFL events. These include the Scouting Combine (e.g., who runs the fastest 40), the draft (e.g., who become the first pick), awards (e.g., MVP), and any of the Pro Bowl Games (e.g., possibly, who takes a shot to the groin while running that stupid obstacle course).H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/yes-nfl-players-were-allowed-to-bet-on-the-golf-competition-involving-nfl-players/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/yes-nfl-players-were-allowed-to-bet-on-the-golf-competition-involving-nfl-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the improved new and improved PFT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello again. We're back. Just like Tommy was, and still could be.We introduced a new-look PFT on Monday, and we learned that there's a difference between test-driving a car and owning it. Plenty of changes have been made, minor and major. You've likely noticed the biggest change to the changes, which was motivated by feedback we've gotten from many of you.The front-page experience has been fully restored, with a little more clarity &mdash; and more headlines than we had before the change.On des]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/welcome-to-the-improved-new-and-improved-pft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/welcome-to-the-improved-new-and-improved-pft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jason Wright will be retained by new Commanders ownership, for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[As soon as July 20, the sale of the Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris will become official. Team president Jason Wright will not be promptly asked to leave along with his soon-to-be-former boss.According to the Washington Post, Wright "will be retained and given a chance to earn a continued role" with the team.The report cites "two people with knowledge" of Harris's strategy, adding that one of them said Wright will &ldquo;absolutely have the opportunity to perform in his role,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-jason-wright-will-be-retained-by-new-commanders-ownership-for-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-jason-wright-will-be-retained-by-new-commanders-ownership-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Pollack out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bengals linebacker David Pollack was among the many on-air personalities let go by ESPN on Friday.Pollack, who had worked primarily as a college football studio analyst, confirmed in a video he posted on social media that he was informed he was among the company's many layoffs."I won't be brought back to College Gameday next year, or to ESPN," Pollack said. "I got to work with so many great people and do so many things that were so awesome for so many years, and I'm just very, very thank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-pollack-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-pollack-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Jamie Raskin urges NFL to disclose outcome of Mary Jo White's investigation of Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has repeatedly vowed to disclose the outcome of attorney Mary Jo White's investigation of the Washington Commanders. On Friday, a member of Congress urged the NFL to honor its promise.Via the Washington Post,Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sent a two-page letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the subject.Raskin said he is "heartened by&rdquo; the "stated commitment to full transparency,&rdquo; and that he expects the league to follow through on its promise.&ldquo;I write wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rep-jamie-raskin-urges-nfl-to-disclose-outcome-of-mary-jo-whites-investigation-of-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rep-jamie-raskin-urges-nfl-to-disclose-outcome-of-mary-jo-whites-investigation-of-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hassan Haskins charged with aggravated assault by strangulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans running back Hassan Haskins faces an aggravated assault by strangulation charge after a violent argument with his girlfriend, Turron Davenport of ESPN reports.According to police records obtained by Wayne Steen of ScoopNashville.com, Haskins became angry after his girlfriend &ldquo;liked&rdquo;<br />
another man's Instagram photo on June 22. The couple argued, and when she didn't stop throwing his shoes onto the floor, he reportedly pushed her to the ground, causing an injury to the back of he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hassan-haskins-charged-with-aggravated-assault-by-strangulation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hassan-haskins-charged-with-aggravated-assault-by-strangulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damar Hamlin: I wake up every day thinking how I can impact the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damar Hamlin's second chance at life has led to so many blessings that the Bills safety isn't about to waste a day. Hamlin has become the face of life-saving CPR training, and he is using his Chasing M's Foundation for all the good he can do. &ldquo;I wake up every day and think about how I can impact the world<br />
in a positive way, that&rsquo;s what I care about if you take away everything else,&rdquo; Hamlin told Will Graves of the Associated Press on Friday.He will host his youth football camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/damar-hamlin-i-wake-up-every-day-thinking-how-i-can-impact-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/damar-hamlin-i-wake-up-every-day-thinking-how-i-can-impact-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Callahan: This is best offensive line we've had since I joined the Bengals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bengals have put a lot of effort into finding the right players to protect quarterback Joe Burrow and offensive coordinator Brian Callahan thinks they've hit on the right combination. Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. joined the team as a free agent this offseason and Jonah Williams is now ticketed<br />
for right tackle after initially requesting a trade in the wake of Brown's arrival. Left guard Cordell Volson should improve on a good rookie season and center Ted Karras and right guard Alex Cappa g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brian-callahan-this-is-best-offensive-line-weve-had-since-i-joined-the-bengals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brian-callahan-this-is-best-offensive-line-weve-had-since-i-joined-the-bengals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USFL exec Moose Johnston was surprised by ratings race with XFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its second year of its second iteration, the USFL generated comparable TV ratings to the third-ever first season of the XFL. USFL president of football operations Daryl Johnston is surprised by this development."That was one of the more surprising things for me,&rdquo; Johnston told Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal. &ldquo;You put our game on television up against our competition, there is no competition. We are far superior in production value, far superior in on-air talent. Recogniza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/usfl-exec-moose-johnston-was-surprised-by-ratings-race-with-xfl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/usfl-exec-moose-johnston-was-surprised-by-ratings-race-with-xfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Drozdov, NFL player turned pro wrestler, dies at 54]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Drozdov, who had a brief career as an NFL player and then became much more famous as a professional wrestler, has died at the age of 54.Drozdov played college football at Maryland and made the Broncos as a defensive tackle in 1993, the only year he got on the field in the regular season. He also spent time with the Jets and Eagles, as well as in the CFL.During the 1993 preseason, Drozdov got a measure of notoriety when he threw up on the football during a nationally televised game. Drozd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darren-drozdov-nfl-player-turned-pro-wrestler-dies-at-54/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darren-drozdov-nfl-player-turned-pro-wrestler-dies-at-54/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers cut Myles Dorn to make room for Taylor Stallworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers made the signing of free agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth to a one-year deal official Friday. They needed a corresponding move to get him on the roster.The team announced it waived safety Myles Dorn, who signed a futures contract with the Panthers in January.Dorn entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020, signing with the Vikings. He was on and off the team's practice squad the past three seasons.Dorn has played 14 games, all on special teams, the past two seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-cut-myles-dorn-to-make-room-for-taylor-stallworth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-cut-myles-dorn-to-make-room-for-taylor-stallworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Kaepernick vows to "keep fighting" for an NFL opportunity that likely will never come]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Kaepernick last played in the NFL on January 1, 2017. Whether the product of collusion or coincidentally individual business decisions resulting from the potential impact of giving Kaepernick a roster spot on a team's bottom line, he was shunned by the NFL for his role in sparking protests during the national anthem.Even now, he still wants to play."I&rsquo;m going to keep pushing<br />
,&rdquo; Kaepernick told Gilberto Manzano of SI.com earlier this month, in an item posted on Thursday. &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/colin-kaepernick-vows-to-keep-fighting-for-an-nfl-opportunity-that-likely-will-never-come/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/colin-kaepernick-vows-to-keep-fighting-for-an-nfl-opportunity-that-likely-will-never-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Nick Caserio adds executive vice president title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans have made a number of staff changes, including an additional title for General Manager Nick Caserio.Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have named Caserio executive vice president<br />
. He will continue his G.M. duties. Jack Easterby previously served as the franchise's executive vice president before parting ways with the team in October, giving Caserio full control of football operations. Caserio now has the title to go with the duties.The Texans hired C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-nick-caserio-adds-executive-vice-president-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-nick-caserio-adds-executive-vice-president-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Draft analyst Todd McShay is out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-letter network's Red Wedding continues.Draft expert Todd McShay has been laid off<br />
, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.The 46-year-old McShay joined ESPN in 2006. He became part of the on-air draft coverage in 2009. ESPN seemingly developed him into a potential in-house replacement for Mel Kiper, in the event Kiper ever left. Now, it appears that Matt Miller will become what McShay had been &mdash; short-term foil and long-term successor to Kiper.McShay also worked colle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-draft-analyst-todd-mcshay-is-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-draft-analyst-todd-mcshay-is-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Pitre working hard to build on rookie season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans drafted safety Jalen Pitre in the second round in 2022 to replace Justin Reid, who left for the Chiefs in free agency. In his first season, Pitre was better than Reid, who was in his fifth season in 2022.Pitre became the sixth player since 1991 to have at least 135 tackles and five interceptions, joining Rashad Jones, Lavonte David, London Fletcher, Donnie Edwards and Ray Lewis. Reid made 83 tackles and had no interceptions.Pitre played 93 pecent of the Texans' defensive snaps and re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-pitre-working-hard-to-build-on-rookie-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-pitre-working-hard-to-build-on-rookie-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budda Baker wants contract that shows he's in Cardinals' long-term plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Budda Baker reported to<br />
Cardinals minicamp earlier this month and he plans to be at training camp next month, but that doesn't mean he's satisfied with where things stand with the team. Baker requested a trade<br />
earlier in the offseason and he has no guaranteed money left in the final two years of his deal with the team. His agent David Mulugheta told Mike Garafolo of NFL Media that his client would like<br />
his contract addressed in a way that shows Baker is a "long-term part of their future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/budda-baker-wants-contract-that-shows-hes-in-cardinals-long-term-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/budda-baker-wants-contract-that-shows-hes-in-cardinals-long-term-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Matt Hasselbeck laid off at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[News continues to trickle out of ESPN's on-air layoffs and another former NFL player is among the cuts. Matt Hasselbeck has been let go<br />
from the company, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Hasselbeck has been with ESPN since retiring from the league in 2016. He was an analyst on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown pregame show, along with Randy Moss, Tedy Bruschi, Rex Ryan, and host Samantha Ponder.A Packers sixth-round pick in 1998, Hasselbeck became a franchise quarterback with the Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-matt-hasselbeck-laid-off-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-matt-hasselbeck-laid-off-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Young out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young is among today's layoffs at ESPN.Young has been with ESPN for more than two decades. He is among approximately 20 on-air personalities who are losing their jobs today, as Disney makes significant budget cuts at ESPN.The 61-year-old Young began working part-time with ABC and ESPN almost immediately after retiring from the 49ers in 1999, and he has been full-time with ESPN since 2021.Young was the NFL's regular-season MVP in 1992 and 1994 and won the Super Bow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steve-young-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steve-young-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suzy Kolber announces she's out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN's pregame show for Monday Night Football will feature a new host next season. Suzy Kolber, who has hosted the program since 2015, announced on social media that she is a part of the company's layoffs on Friday. "Today I join the many hard-working colleagues who have been laid off," Kolber said on Twitter. "Heartbreaking &mdash; but 27 years at ESPN was a good run<br />
." Kolber added that she was so grateful for a 38-year career, noting, "Longevity for a woman in this business is something I&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/suzy-kolber-announces-shes-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/suzy-kolber-announces-shes-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan Wirfs predicts a 12-5 season for the Buccaneers]]></title><description><![CDATA[While he's not allowed to bet the over on the team's full-season wins prop, Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs is willing to put his mouth where his money cannot be.Appearing on the Vikes Verified podcast (via JoeBucsFan.com), Wirfs predicted that the Buccaneers will go 12-5<br />
.Crazier things have happened, and 12-5 for the Bucs wouldn't count as full-on cuckoo for Creamsicles. They're in a weak division, and they play the four teams of the NFC North and the AFC South. The slate would be even easier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tristan-wirfs-predicts-a-12-5-season-for-the-buccaneers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tristan-wirfs-predicts-a-12-5-season-for-the-buccaneers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Keyshawn Johnson is out at ESPN]]></title><description><![CDATA[His radio show went first. His job went next.Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson has been laid off by ESPN<br />
.The news comes little more than a week after Marchand reported that Johnson's morning show on ESPN Radio would be ending<br />
. One of the other hosts of the show, Max Kellerman, also was laid off.But shed no tears for Keyshawn. He signed a five-year deal worth roughly $18 million last year. Per Marchand, Johnson will collect all of it.Keyshaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-keyshawn-johnson-is-out-at-espn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-keyshawn-johnson-is-out-at-espn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachaad White: Bucs haven't had 1,000-yard rusher in years, I want to change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Mike Evans isn't the only Buccaneers player setting his sights on a 1,000-yard season. Evans is looking for his 10th straight year with 1,000 receiving yards and running back Rachaad White said on NFL Network Friday that he has designs on his first year with 1,000 rushing yards. No Bucs back has crossed that line since Doug Martin in 2015 and White said he's aware of how long a stretch that has been. "My expectation is really just do my job," White said. "Be the guy [General Manag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rachaad-white-bucs-havent-had-1000-yard-rusher-in-years-i-want-to-change-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rachaad-white-bucs-havent-had-1000-yard-rusher-in-years-i-want-to-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KJ Hamler, Broncos agree to reworked contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries have kept Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler off the field for most of the last two seasons and his contract has been amended to protect against further absences. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Broncos and Hamler have agreed to a reworked contract. Hamler's base salary of $1.583 million is unchanged, but he now has $417,000 available via incentives. In exchange, there are now protections for the team against time spent on injured reserve. Hamler tore his ACL in 2021, ended last seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kj-hamler-broncos-agree-to-reworked-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kj-hamler-broncos-agree-to-reworked-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: ESPN to lay off "roughly 20" on-air talent today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, it was reported that ESPN on-air layoffs would happen toward the end of the month<br />
. A few have happened, but not many. Today, the month ends. And, reportedly, a cluster of on-air layoffs are coming.Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com reports that ESPN will lay off "roughly 20<br />
" on-air employees on Friday.It remains to be seen whether and to what extent the departures will impact ESPN's NFL coverage. Recently, former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich was let go. Earlier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-espn-to-lay-off-roughly-20-on-air-talent-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-espn-to-lay-off-roughly-20-on-air-talent-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jeudy appreciates how Sean Payton coaches "every little detail"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broncos head coach Sean Payton is known for being one of the best offensive minds in football. That came through during the team's offseason program, as Payton implemented his scheme. Earlier this week, receiver Jerry Jeudy noted how he personally improved from Payton's tutelage. "He coaches me in every way he can<br />
," Jeudy said, via Ben Swanson of the team's website. "Every little detail that he's seen me mess up on, he gives me his opinion on it and thinking of ways for me to get better. I app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jeudy-appreciates-how-sean-payton-coaches-every-little-detail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jeudy-appreciates-how-sean-payton-coaches-every-little-detail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Evans: Would be cool to set record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has an eye on Jerry Rice as he heads into his 10th NFL season. Evans has racked up at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first nine seasons, which puts him close to Rice's record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Rice reeled off 11 straight seasons with that many yards during his remarkable run with the 49ers and Evans is well aware of that fact. During an interview at his youth football camp, Evans said winning is his main focus but acknowledged th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-evans-would-be-cool-to-set-record-for-consecutive-1000-yard-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-evans-would-be-cool-to-set-record-for-consecutive-1000-yard-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce win celebrity golf match against Steph Curry, Klay Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the NFL, late June is the time for no competition. Unless that competition is totally contrived and has nothing to do with football.Enter the latest installment of The Match, a golf competition that started as two teams consisting of a pro golfer with a pro athlete from another sport and has become a quartet of non-golfers in a two-on-two battle. Last year, it was Old Goats (Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady) against Young Guns (Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce). This year, teammates from their o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-win-celebrity-golf-match-against-steph-curry-klay-thompson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-win-celebrity-golf-match-against-steph-curry-klay-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker Mayfield: Rams stint "kind of hit reset button" on my career]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Baker Mayfield wins the quarterback job in Tampa Bay, the Rams will be on the list of thank yous for helping him on the way to the job, Mayfield finished out the 2022 season by appearing in five games for the Rams. The team won two of those contests &mdash; a wild comeback in Week 14 against the Rams and a rout of the Broncos on Christmas &mdash; and Mayfield played better than he did in a dismal stretch as the Panthers starter to open the season. That Carolina run came after his time with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/baker-mayfield-rams-stint-kind-of-hit-reset-button-on-my-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/baker-mayfield-rams-stint-kind-of-hit-reset-button-on-my-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Dalton: I still view myself as an NFL starter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Dalton signed with the Panthers just days after they acquired the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, which means Dalton knew exactly what he was signing up for: A veteran mentor role with a rookie franchise quarterback.But while Dalton accepts that, he also believes that he's good enough to be a starter.&ldquo;I view myself as a starter<br />
in this league; I don&rsquo;t think there are 32 guys better than me,&rdquo; Dalton told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. &ldquo;But this is the situat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/andy-dalton-i-still-view-myself-as-an-nfl-starter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/andy-dalton-i-still-view-myself-as-an-nfl-starter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Ballard on cutting two suspended Colts: &ldquo;The integrity of the game is of the utmost importance"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after Colts defensive end Rashod Berry and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. were suspended indefinitely for breaking the NFL's gambling rules, Colts General Manager Chris Ballard cut them.Ballard released a statement saying that the Colts won't tolerate activities that put the integrity of the NFL in question.&ldquo;We have made the following roster moves as a consequence of the determination that these players violated the league&rsquo;s gambling policy,&rdquo; Ballard said. &ldquo;The in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chris-ballard-on-cutting-two-suspended-colts-ldquothe-integrity-of-the-game-is-of-the-utmost-importance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chris-ballard-on-cutting-two-suspended-colts-ldquothe-integrity-of-the-game-is-of-the-utmost-importance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots CB Jonathan Jones pushes back on NFL's anti-gambling stance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL's inconsistent and hypocritical position on legalized gambling makes it difficult for the league to have true moral authority when it comes to telling its players, "Do as we say, not as we do."And it's causing at least one player to push back in a way that goes beyond simply questioning how the league can earn millions from gambling sponsorships and owners can have ownership stakes in sports book companies.Via MassLive.com<br />
, Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones took to Twitter on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patriots-cb-jonathan-jones-pushes-back-on-nfls-anti-gambling-stance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patriots-cb-jonathan-jones-pushes-back-on-nfls-anti-gambling-stance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supplemental draft prospects will hold workouts for scouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL will hold a supplemental draft for the first time since 2019, with two players eligible for selection. Before the July 11 draft, Purdue receiver Milton Wright and Jackson State receiver Malachi Wideman will hold separate workouts for scouts, Howard Balzer of PHNX reports.Wright will have a timing and testing session July 6 at Christian Academy of Louisville.Wideman will work out July 8 at River View High School in Sarasota, Florida. Wideman caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/supplemental-draft-prospects-will-hold-workouts-for-scouts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/supplemental-draft-prospects-will-hold-workouts-for-scouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the names of the other NFLPA finalists be kept secret?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL Players Association took great pains<br />
to keep the process of selecting, vetting, and voting on candidates for the executive director job completely secret. From amending the Constitution to thereafter safeguarding the names until the board of player representatives received them this week, the union pulled off its goal of complete and total (and ill-advised) secrecy.The extreme confidentiality necessarily ended once the 48 players who showed up for the selection meeting received the name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-the-names-of-the-other-nflpa-finalists-be-kept-secret/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-the-names-of-the-other-nflpa-finalists-be-kept-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Ray Horton aspire to return to the NFL? "I don't think they want me"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL assistant coach Ray Horton will cap his first season in the USFL with an appearance in the championship game, as head coach of the Pittsburgh Maulers.Appearing on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland, Horton was asked whether he aspires to return to the NFL."No, because I don&rsquo;t think that they want me<br />
," Horton said. "I've proven that I can do this at so many levels."He explained that his latest "living resume" is that the took a team that finished in last place in 2022 to the championshi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/does-ray-horton-aspire-to-return-to-the-nfl-i-dont-think-they-want-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/does-ray-horton-aspire-to-return-to-the-nfl-i-dont-think-they-want-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid report an investigation has begun, NFL still mum on latest Tyreek Hill incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first few days after the latest Tyreek Hill incident, the NFL had no comment. Now, in the wake of a report that the league has commenced an investigation<br />
, PFT asked the league for confirmation of that fact."We will decline comment," an NFL spokesperson said via email.Hill allegedly hit a 57-year-old man in the neck on June 18, at a marina in South Florida. Surveillance footage reportedly captured the incident, and the State Attorney's Office is considering the matter.The NFL reportedly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/amid-report-an-investigation-has-begun-nfl-still-mum-on-latest-tyreek-hill-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/amid-report-an-investigation-has-begun-nfl-still-mum-on-latest-tyreek-hill-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff in Florida says Ryan Mallett's drowning not a result of riptides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Mallett&rsquo;s drowning<br />
in Destin, Florida, this week was a tragic accident and not the result of riptides, according to the Okaloosa County sheriff.Eric Aden released a video statement this week that there was "no indication of dangerous conditions," refuting reports that riptides had contributed to the former NFL quarterback's death. Destin was under a yellow flag at the time, meaning swim with caution."It just seems to be just a tragic accident and not something to do with the conditio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sheriff-in-florida-says-ryan-malletts-drowning-not-a-result-of-riptides/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sheriff-in-florida-says-ryan-malletts-drowning-not-a-result-of-riptides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Robinson apologizes for his four-game suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam Robinson's four-game suspension<br />
is expensive. It will cost him $3.55 million in base salary and voids the guaranteed money left on his contract, and the Jaguars lose their left tackle for the start of the season.The NFL suspended Robinson for violating the league&rsquo;s performance-enhancing drug policy.He apologized in a statement Thursday."As a veteran leader in the locker room, I always want to set a good example and my actions in this instance are not a reflection of that goal," Robins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cam-robinson-apologizes-for-his-four-game-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cam-robinson-apologizes-for-his-four-game-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: NFL commences investigation of latest Tyreek Hill incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the NFL, actions always speak louder than words.Last week, the league had no comment<br />
when asked by PFT whether it was looking into the latest incident involving Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill. This week, the NFL officially launched an investigation.Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640 reports that the league wants the video<br />
, and it also wants to interview "every police officer and detective<br />
involved in the Tyreek Hill investigation."On June 18, Hill allegedly hit a man in the neck during a dispute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-nfl-commences-investigation-of-latest-tyreek-hill-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-nfl-commences-investigation-of-latest-tyreek-hill-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers sign Taylor Stallworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers have added some veteran depth to their defensive line.Free agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth has agreed to a one-year deal with Carolina, Stallworth's agent announced.Last season Stallworth played six games for the Chiefs and one for the Texans. He previously spent two years with the Colts, where he was coached by Frank Reich, who will coach him again in Carolina. Stallworth played for the Saints in 2018 and 2019.The 6-foot-2, 305-pound Stallworth has played in 57 games with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-sign-taylor-stallworth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-sign-taylor-stallworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logan Ryan: Off-field and on-field issues were "weighing" on Tom Brady last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers conducted training camp in 2022 under unique circumstances, with quarterback Tom Brady at one point leaving in order to spend time with his family. Rumors flew (some of which ended up being true), and a dark cloud hovered over the Bucs for much of the season.Former Brady teammate in New England and, for 2022, in Tampa Logan Ryan addressed the dynamics in an appearance with Colin Cowherd.&ldquo;I think just knowing how he was interacting with his family, his kids, in terms of real]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/logan-ryan-off-field-and-on-field-issues-were-weighing-on-tom-brady-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/logan-ryan-off-field-and-on-field-issues-were-weighing-on-tom-brady-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Robinson to serve four-game PED suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've known for some time that Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson would serve a suspension<br />
during the 2023 season and word on the length of that ban came on Thursday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Robinson has received<br />
a four-game suspension from the league. Robinson is being suspended for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The Jaguars open the season with a road game against the Colts, home dates with the Chiefs and Texans, and a Week Four trip to London to face the F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cam-robinson-to-serve-four-game-ped-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cam-robinson-to-serve-four-game-ped-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahkello Witherspoon agrees to terms with Rams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams have agreed to terms with cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon, Jordan Schultz of theScore.com reports.Witherspoon, 28, spent the past two seasons with the Steelers. He played only four games last season because of hamstring issues, totaling 20 tackles, an interception and two passes defensed.Witherspoon entered the league as a third-round pick of the 49ers in 2017 and spent four seasons in San Francisco before two in Pittsburgh.He has started 40 of the 60 games played and has totaled 152 ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ahkello-witherspoon-agrees-to-terms-with-rams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ahkello-witherspoon-agrees-to-terms-with-rams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven players now have been suspended for betting on NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL on Thursday suspended three more players<br />
indefinitely for betting on NFL games. Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry and Demetrius Taylor bring the number of players suspended for gambling on NFL games to seven over the past two years. Receiver Calvin Ridley was reinstated after missing the 2022 season and will return this season with the Jaguarsafter a trade from the Falcons.Safety C.J. Moore, receiver Quintez Cephus and defensive end Shaka Toney previously received suspensions of at least a y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/seven-players-now-have-been-suspended-for-betting-on-nfl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/seven-players-now-have-been-suspended-for-betting-on-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL has suspended 10 players for gambling over past two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL on Thursday suspended three more players<br />
indefinitely for betting on NFL games. Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry and Demetrius Taylor bring the number of players suspended for gambling on NFL games to seven over the past two years. Receiver Calvin Ridley was reinstated after missing the 2022 season and will return this season with the Jaguarsafter a trade from the Falcons.Safety C.J. Moore, receiver Quintez Cephus and defensive end Shaka Toney previously received suspensions of at least a y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-has-suspended-10-players-for-gambling-over-past-two-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-has-suspended-10-players-for-gambling-over-past-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots, Ja’Whaun Bentley agree to two-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second day in a row, the Patriots have signed a player to an extension. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley has agreed to a two-year extension with New England. The deal is worth a maximum of $18.75 million and includes $9 million fully guaranteed.A fifth-round pick in 2018, Bentley has played his entire career with the Patriots. He started all 17 games last season, recording 125 tackles with 3.0 sacks, five tackles for loss, six QB hits, and an interception.On We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patriots-jawhaun-bentley-agree-to-two-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patriots-jawhaun-bentley-agree-to-two-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Heyward wonders how much Ravens offense will change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward has faced the Ravens many times over his career and he's curious to see what the offense will look like this year. The Ravens made significant changes to the unit by hiring offensive coordinator Todd Monken, signing veteran free agent wideout Odell Beckham Jr. and drafting receiver Zay Flowers in the first round. They also signed quarterback Lamar Jackson to a long-term deal and he's been talking about putting up big numbers<br />
through the air in the team's n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cam-heyward-wonders-how-much-ravens-offense-will-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cam-heyward-wonders-how-much-ravens-offense-will-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Isaiah Rodgers won a $1,000 prop bet on a teammate's over/under rushing yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers didn't just bet on NFL games last season. He reportedly won a $1,000 bet related to his own team.Rodgers placed a $1,000 prop bet on the over/under rushing yards by a Colts running back last season, according to David Purdum of ESPN. The bet won.The report doesn't say which Colts teammate Rodgers bet on or which game, but it's easy to see how an NFL player could have inside information about a teammate's role in the game plan for that particular week, and how the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-isaiah-rodgers-won-a-1000-prop-bet-on-a-teammates-overunder-rushing-yards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-isaiah-rodgers-won-a-1000-prop-bet-on-a-teammates-overunder-rushing-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans: We know Nicholas Petit-Frere has deep respect for the integrity of the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere got in front of his impending six-game suspension for sports betting in an NFL facility by releasing a statement earlier on Thursday. The league has since confirmed his suspension as well as the indefinite suspensions for three other players for betting on NFL games<br />
. While the Colts waived Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry, it appears Tennessee will keep Petit-Frere going forward. "We have been made aware of Nick's suspension by the league," the Titans sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/titans-we-know-nicholas-petit-frere-has-deep-respect-for-the-integrity-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/titans-we-know-nicholas-petit-frere-has-deep-respect-for-the-integrity-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts cut Rashod Berry and Isaiah Rodgers after gambling suspensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minutes after the NFL suspended two Colts players for violating the league's gambling rules, the Colts cut both of them.The Colts announced that defensive end Rashod Berry and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. were both released today.The NFL found that both Berry and Rodgers violated NFL rules by betting on NFL games during the 2022 season. Both players are suspended for the entire 2023 season and will be eligible to apply for reinstatement during the 2024 offseason.Berry is a former undrafted fre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/colts-cut-rashod-berry-and-isaiah-rodgers-after-gambling-suspensions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/colts-cut-rashod-berry-and-isaiah-rodgers-after-gambling-suspensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL suspends Isaiah Rodgers, Rashod Berry and Demetrius Taylor at least one season for gambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three NFL players have received indefinite suspensions for violating the league's gambling rules.Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor are all suspended indefinitely through for betting on NFL games in 2022. All three players will miss at least the entire 2023 season and then be eligible to apply for reinstatement after that.The NFL has also confirmed that Nicholas Petit-Frere of the Tennessee Titans is suspended for the first six regular seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-suspends-isaiah-rodgers-rashod-berry-and-demetrius-taylor-at-least-one-season-for-gambling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-suspends-isaiah-rodgers-rashod-berry-and-demetrius-taylor-at-least-one-season-for-gambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miles Sanders: It sucks to be a running back right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Miles Sanders signed a multi-year deal with the Panthers as a free agent this offseason, but that isn't stopping him from joining the chorus of players at the position decrying the way the league values them. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard haven't been able to land long-term contracts after being franchise-tagged early in the offseason, which has been taken by other backs<br />
as an eye-opening commentary on how little the league thinks they're worth. During an appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/miles-sanders-it-sucks-to-be-a-running-back-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/miles-sanders-it-sucks-to-be-a-running-back-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicholas Petit-Frere to receive six-game betting suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[We now know one of the "handful" of NFL players facing a suspension for sports betting. Titans right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere will be suspended six games for gambling on non-NFL sports from a team facility, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "The betting I engaged in was NOT NFL related<br />
and was legal under Tennessee law. It is only being sanctioned because it occurred at the Titans facility," Petit-Frere said in a statement released to Schefter. &ldquo;I want to apologize to my family, coach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nicholas-petit-frere-to-receive-six-game-betting-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nicholas-petit-frere-to-receive-six-game-betting-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS adds J.J. Watt to NFL studio shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future Hall of Fame defensive lineman J.J. Watt will appear on CBS this season.Watt announced that he will be in the CBS studio for its Sunday NFL studio shows."I will be working on CBS this fall," Watt said in a social media announcement. "It really is a great opportunity. I'm very much looking forward to it. I'm very much looking forward to talking NFL with all you fans this fall."The 34-year-old Watt retired this year after a 12-year NFL career that included three defensive player of the yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cbs-adds-jj-watt-to-nfl-studio-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cbs-adds-jj-watt-to-nfl-studio-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Jones tweets that he'll win defensive player of the year in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones has spent the offseason looking for a new contract, but he hasn't let that keep him from making big plans for the year to come.Jones finished third in the voting for defensive player of the year in 2022 and was named a first-team All-Pro after recording 15.5 sacks and 29 quarterback hits in 17 regular season contests. He's setting his sights even higher as he heads into the 2023 campaign. "I'll win DPOY<br />
this year," Jones tweeted on Wednesday night. Jones is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chris-jones-tweets-that-hell-win-defensive-player-of-the-year-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chris-jones-tweets-that-hell-win-defensive-player-of-the-year-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jeudy: Russell Wilson has a big year coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Russell Wilson had the worst season of his career in 2022, teammate Jerry Jeudy is anticipating much different results in 2023. Jeudy hosted a youth football camp in the Denver area on Wednesday and told reporters that he has confidence Wilson will rebound in the coming year because of the quarterback's mentality. "Russ is a soldier<br />
," Jeudy said, via Ben Swanson of the team's website. "So just the way he handles his business, the way he handles situations, I just know the type of guy he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jeudy-russell-wilson-has-a-big-year-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jeudy-russell-wilson-has-a-big-year-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Chubb "not worried at all" about offensive role with Deshaun Watson at QB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the questions for the Browns heading into this season is what impact quarterback Deshaun Watson will have on the offense in his first full season as the team's starterWatson only played six games after an 11-game suspension last season and he'd sat out the entire 2021 season, so there was a lot of adjusting for other players to do on the fly. Running back Nick Chubb was on that list and Watson's arrival in the lineup coincided with a drop in production for the back. Chubb tied a career-hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-chubb-not-worried-at-all-about-offensive-role-with-deshaun-watson-at-qb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-chubb-not-worried-at-all-about-offensive-role-with-deshaun-watson-at-qb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Patriots still pursuing DeAndre Hopkins after DeVante Parker deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Patriots agreed to terms<br />
with wide receiver DeVante Parker on a new deal on Wednesday, some wondered about whether that would have any impact on their pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins visited the Patriots and Titans after being released by the Cardinals, but has not struck a deal with either team. According to multiple reports, the Patriots will continue to pursue Hopkins after signing Parker. Parker's three-year deal is worth up to $33 million and it is expected to include a lower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/reports-patriots-still-pursuing-deandre-hopkins-after-devante-parker-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/reports-patriots-still-pursuing-deandre-hopkins-after-devante-parker-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions to win the NFC North is one of the NFL's most popular bets this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions are widely viewed as a team on the rise, and plenty of bettors are putting their money behind that belief.Data released by BetMGM shows that the NFC North is the division that has had the most bets of all the division futures this offseason, and the Lions have been the most-bet team in the league to win their division, both in terms of the number of bets placed on the Lions and the total money wagered on the Lions to win the NFC North.At +140, the Lions are the favorites to win the di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-to-win-the-nfc-north-is-one-of-the-nfls-most-popular-bets-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-to-win-the-nfc-north-is-one-of-the-nfls-most-popular-bets-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Kelce estimates 50% to 80% of NFL players use cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was playing college football at Cincinnati, he tested positive for marijuana and was suspended for the entire 2010 season. Laws and attitudes relating to marijuana have changed significantly since then, and few people think such a harsh punishment fits such a mild crime. And Kelce now says what he did as a college football player is something most pro football players do.Kelce told Vanity Fair that around 50 percent to 80 percent of NFL players use cannabis, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/travis-kelce-estimates-50-to-80-of-nfl-players-use-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/travis-kelce-estimates-50-to-80-of-nfl-players-use-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL player Austen Lane’s UFC debut ends in a no contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austen Lane, a former NFL defensive end who spent time with the Jaguars, Chiefs, Lions and Bears, had his first fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today, but it turned out not to be any kind of fight at all. The fight was declared a no contest just 29 seconds into the first round after [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-player-austen-lanes-ufc-debut-ends-in-a-no-contest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-player-austen-lanes-ufc-debut-ends-in-a-no-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Bijan Robinson on the team, where does Cordarrelle Patterson fit in the Falcons’ offense?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The addition of running back Bijan Robinson gives the Falcons an impressive array of skill-position players. It also raises questions about which position Cordarrelle Patterson will mainly play. One of the most fascinating NFL Players of the past decade, Patterson has hopscotched both as it relates to geography and role. During his first four years [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/with-bijan-robinson-on-the-team-where-does-cordarrelle-patterson-fit-in-the-falcons-offense/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/with-bijan-robinson-on-the-team-where-does-cordarrelle-patterson-fit-in-the-falcons-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tremaine Edmunds: I’m excited for opportunity to be part of Bears turnaround]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills made the playoffs the year before they drafted linebacker Tremaine Edmunds in the first round of the 2018 draft, but they were hardly regulars. That 2017 trip to the postseason was their first since 1999, but the arrival of Edmunds and others helped spur a big turnaround in Buffalo. They missed the playoffs [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tremaine-edmunds-im-excited-for-opportunity-to-be-part-of-bears-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tremaine-edmunds-im-excited-for-opportunity-to-be-part-of-bears-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alec Ogletree announces his retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Alec Ogletree has brought his playing career to an end. Ogletree announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Tuesday. The announcement comes more than a year after Ogletree made his last appearance on an NFL field. Ogletree entered the league as a Rams first-round pick in 2013 and was named a second-team All-Pro [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alec-ogletree-announces-his-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alec-ogletree-announces-his-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: We’re looking at edge rushers, could potentially add one for camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[With OTAs and minicamps in the rearview mirror, teams can do some self-assessments between now and training camp to see where they might need to add some help to the roster before getting back to work. One area the Bears might address is edge rusher. The team only had 20 sacks all of last season [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-were-looking-at-edge-rushers-could-potentially-add-one-for-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-were-looking-at-edge-rushers-could-potentially-add-one-for-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL still assessing options for Hard Knocks, other shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever year, speculation centers on the team that will become the centerpiece of Hard Knocks, the HBO/NFL Films reality show that follows on specific team through training camp and the preseason. This year, the process of selecting the Hard Knocks team continues. As it does, so does the league&rsquo;s effort to select the subjects for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-still-assessing-options-for-hard-knocks-other-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-still-assessing-options-for-hard-knocks-other-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.J. Edwards: You see similarities between Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker T.J. Edwards had a front row seat to watch a quarterback&rsquo;s breakout season in 2022 with the Eagles and the hope in Chicago is that he&rsquo;ll have another one this year. Edwards signed with the Bears as a free agent this offseason, which means he&rsquo;s now teammates with Justin Fields as Fields heads into [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tj-edwards-you-see-similarities-between-jalen-hurts-and-justin-fields/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tj-edwards-you-see-similarities-between-jalen-hurts-and-justin-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears announce open training camp dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears announced the nine training camp practices open to fans this summer. The team will hold the 2023 Enjoy Illinois Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall. &ldquo;We look forward to welcoming back our passionate fans, business and community partners to Halas Hall again this year,&rdquo; Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren said in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-announce-open-training-camp-dates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-announce-open-training-camp-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Bears are unhappy with Chase Claypool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears gave up, as a practical matter, a first-round pick to get receiver Chase Claypool. They reportedly aren&rsquo;t getting what they bargained for. Via NBCSportsChicago.com, Marc Silverman of ESPN 1000&rsquo;s Waddle &amp; Silvy recently explained that the Bears are not happy with Claypool. &ldquo;All I can tell you is it isn&rsquo;t trending in a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-bears-are-unhappy-with-chase-claypool/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-bears-are-unhappy-with-chase-claypool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus more comfortable “the second time through it”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears spent the offseason working to improve the talent on their roster, but that&rsquo;s not the only reason why head coach Matt Eberflus thinks that the team is better prepared for success this year. Eberflus was a first-time head coach last year and that meant a lot of time was spent installing new systems [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-more-comfortable-the-second-time-through-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-more-comfortable-the-second-time-through-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears complete draft class signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears completed some unfinished business before heading into their offseason break. They signed the two players left unsigned from their 10-player draft class, getting second-round defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. and second-round cornerback Tyrique Stevenson under contract. The Bears selected Dexter with the 53rd overall pick out of Florida. He will add depth to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-complete-draft-class-signings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-complete-draft-class-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: Chemistry really picked up quickly with DJ Moore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears teammates have remarked on how quickly the connection between quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore has developed since the start of the team&rsquo;s offseason program and the interior view of the partnership is similar to the exterior one. The team wrapped up its minicamp on Thursday and Fields spoke to reporters before [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-chemistry-really-picked-up-quickly-with-dj-moore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-chemistry-really-picked-up-quickly-with-dj-moore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions were approached about a Hard Knocks sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions aren&rsquo;t one of the four teams that can be compelled to submit to&nbsp;Hard Knocks this year. But they&rsquo;re one of the 28 that can, in theory, be persuaded to volunteer. The Detroit News reports that the Hard Knocks powers-that-be inquired about a sequel to last year&rsquo;s stint by the Lions, via PrideOfDetroit.com. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-lions-were-approached-about-a-hard-knocks-sequel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-lions-were-approached-about-a-hard-knocks-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus sees Justin Fields growing as a leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears head coach Matt Eberflus says quarterback Justin Fields has grown in his leadership this offseason. Asked what he has seen from Fields that impressed him, Eberflus said Fields has gone beyond leading by example with his hard work and now more than ever looks like a veteran the other players look to. &ldquo;I just [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-sees-justin-fields-growing-as-a-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-sees-justin-fields-growing-as-a-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Mahomes would make most teams into instant Super Bowl contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Thursday&rsquo;s PFT Live, Chris Simms and I made the case for Patrick Mahomes being the best quarterback in the league. That&rsquo;s hardly a controversial take. So we found a question that could create a little natural debate. Which teams would Mahomes not turn into immediate Super Bowl contenders? There aren&rsquo;t many. Go through the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-would-make-most-teams-into-instant-super-bowl-contenders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patrick-mahomes-would-make-most-teams-into-instant-super-bowl-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Tonyan on Justin Jones comments: It’s funny, I like that fire in him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones provided some fodder for bulletin boards when he took some shots at Packers fans this week. Jones called those fans &ldquo;obnoxious&rdquo; and &ldquo;really shitty&rdquo; in a media session that went viral around both NFC North teams. It also led to some questions for his new teammate Robert Tonyan, who played [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-tonyan-on-justin-jones-comments-its-funny-i-like-that-fire-in-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-tonyan-on-justin-jones-comments-its-funny-i-like-that-fire-in-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jones: Packers fans are really shitty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers and Bears have the NFL&rsquo;s longest rivalry. It also ranks as one of the nastiest over the last 101 years. Nothing has changed heading into 2023, not even the departure of Aaron Rodgers from Green Bay. Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones held nothing back when asked about Rodgers&rsquo; departure for the Jets. He [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-jones-packers-fans-are-really-shitty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-jones-packers-fans-are-really-shitty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Jackson: I’m in my seventh season, no more years to waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears safety Eddie Jackson returned to team drills at practice last week for the first time since he suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury last year and he said on Tuesday that the comeback process &ldquo;makes you grateful for the little things.&rdquo; The injury and the passage of time has also made Jackson contemplate his own [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eddie-jackson-im-in-my-seventh-season-no-more-years-to-waste/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eddie-jackson-im-in-my-seventh-season-no-more-years-to-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Kwiatkoski works out for Steelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski is working out for the Steelers, Mark Kaboly of TheAthletic.com reports. The Titans worked out Kwiatkoski earlier this offseason. Kwiatkoski, 29, played 12 games for the Falcons last season. He did not play on defense but saw action on 228 special teams snaps and made seven tackles. The Bears made [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-kwiatkoski-works-out-for-steelers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-kwiatkoski-works-out-for-steelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Claypool dealing “with a few minor” injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears had perfect attendance at the first day of their mandatory minicamp. That doesn&rsquo;t mean everyone practiced. Receiver Chase Claypool was among the players not practicing. Instead, he spent Tuesday working with the training staff on the side. Claypool has not practiced since the first week of organized team activities. &ldquo;Just a few minor [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chase-claypool-dealing-with-a-few-minor-injuries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chase-claypool-dealing-with-a-few-minor-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields, Mike Vick hang out at Halas Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields currently is the most dangerous running threat at his position in the NFL. He recently spent some time at the team facility with one of the best running quarterbacks ever. Via NBC Sports Chicago, Field and former NFL quarterback Mike Vick spent time together at Halas Hall of Friday. The Bears [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-mike-vick-hang-out-at-halas-hall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-mike-vick-hang-out-at-halas-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three of the four potential Hard Knocks teams don’t want to do it; what’s next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the NFL&rsquo;s three-factor formula for determining the universe of teams that can be forced to do Hard Knocks, this year there are four. And three of them have said they don&rsquo;t want to do it. The Bears (via chairman George McCaskey), the Saints (via coach Dennis Allen), and the Jets (via coach Robert Saleh) [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/three-of-the-four-potential-hard-knocks-teams-dont-want-to-do-it-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/three-of-the-four-potential-hard-knocks-teams-dont-want-to-do-it-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields and DJ Moore developing rapport, looking like best friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Bears traded down from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, they insisted that the Panthers include wide receiver DJ Moore in the deal. And Bears quarterback Justin Fields is very glad they did. That&rsquo;s the word from Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, who said Fields and Moore looked during Organized [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-and-dj-moore-developing-rapport-looking-like-best-friends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-and-dj-moore-developing-rapport-looking-like-best-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Saleh: We don’t want to be on Hard Knocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets are one of four teams that can be forced to be the subject of this year&rsquo;s installment of Hard Knocks and the acquisition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers would seem to make them an appealing prospect for the NFL and HBO. Jets head coach Robert Saleh is hopeful that the powers that be don&rsquo;t [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-saleh-we-dont-want-to-be-on-hard-knocks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-saleh-we-dont-want-to-be-on-hard-knocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Getsy: Chase Claypool is definitely in a much better place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears need quarterback Justin Fields to take another step in his development in 2023. Though Chicago added a potential No. 1 target in D.J. Moore during the offseason, receiver Chase Claypool still figures to be a big factor in Fields&rsquo; success. Claypool arrived in Chicago midway through the 2022 season and didn&rsquo;t make much [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-chase-claypool-is-definitely-in-a-much-better-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-chase-claypool-is-definitely-in-a-much-better-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Jackson back in team drills at Bears practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears safety Eddie Jackson took a significant step back toward the lineup on Wednesday. After returning to individual work at previous OTAs, Jackson did team drills for the first time since suffering a season-ending Lisfranc injury last November. After the session, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Jackson has &ldquo;just impressed me&rdquo; with his work [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eddie-jackson-back-in-team-drills-at-bears-practice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eddie-jackson-back-in-team-drills-at-bears-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago mayor sees “a pathway forward” to keeping the Bears at Soldier Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson believes the Bears may stay in the city, at their longtime home of Soldier Field, rather than move to the suburbs. Johnson met with top Bears officials on Wednesday and said after the meeting that he believes there&rsquo;s a way for the team to remain at Soldier Field, which is owned [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chicago-mayor-sees-a-pathway-forward-to-keeping-the-bears-at-soldier-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chicago-mayor-sees-a-pathway-forward-to-keeping-the-bears-at-soldier-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaylon Johnson back with Bears, remains hopeful of extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson showed up to Halas Hall this week for the first time this offseason. He has skipped the voluntary workouts but said Wednesday it had nothing to do with his desire for a contract extension. &ldquo;Not even close,&rdquo; Johnson said, via Chris Emma of 670 The Score. &ldquo;No. Anybody who knows me [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylon-johnson-back-with-bears-remains-hopeful-of-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylon-johnson-back-with-bears-remains-hopeful-of-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Getsy: We’re working on Justin Fields’ football IQ without making him robotic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears need quarterback Justin Fields to be a better passer during the 2023 season, but offensive coordinator Luke Getsy has to find a way to make that happen without overly limiting the running ability that led to the quarterback picking up 1,143 yards on the ground last season. Getsy discussed that process on Wednesday. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-were-working-on-justin-fields-football-iq-without-making-him-robotic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-were-working-on-justin-fields-football-iq-without-making-him-robotic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N’Keal Harry, Jacob Eason among Cowboys’ workout players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys had a number of players work out for them Monday. The group included receiver Tyron Johnson, who the team later signed to replace receiver Antonio Callaway on the 90-player roster. The other workout players were receiver N'Keal Harry, receiver Lynn Bowden, quarterback Jacob Eason, quarterback Bryce Perkins, cornerback Jordan Miller and cornerback Thakarius [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nkeal-harry-jacob-eason-among-cowboys-workout-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nkeal-harry-jacob-eason-among-cowboys-workout-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL still hasn’t announced this year’s Hard Knocks team]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, four teams are eligible to be drafted to serve as the focal point of Hard Knocks. To date, the NFL has yet to publicly declare the winner. Or, depending on perspective, the loser. As noted by Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, the league hasn&rsquo;t announced this year&rsquo;s Hard Knocks team. Last year, the league [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-still-hasnt-announced-this-years-hard-knocks-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-still-hasnt-announced-this-years-hard-knocks-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears say their stadium plan is at risk after property tax assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears still plan to move out of Soldier Field in Chicago and build a new stadium in the suburbs, but they might no longer do it in Arlington Heights after a sharp increase to the taxes on the property they bought there. In a statement released today, the Bears said that Cook County has [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-say-their-stadium-plan-is-at-risk-after-property-tax-assessment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-say-their-stadium-plan-is-at-risk-after-property-tax-assessment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts to practice with Eagles, Bears this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colts head coach Shane Steichen won&rsquo;t have to wait long to check in with his former team. The Eagles announced that they will host Steichen and the Colts for joint practices ahead of their preseason game this summer. The two teams will close out their preseason schedules on Thursday, August 24. Steichen was the Eagles&rsquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/colts-to-practice-with-eagles-bears-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/colts-to-practice-with-eagles-bears-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khalil Herbert: We have a really strong RB group, I want to be the starter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears said farewell to David Montgomery this offseason and they welcomed three new running backs to the roster. D'Onta Foreman and Travis Homer signed with the team as free agents while Roschon Johnson was selected in the fourth round to provide even more depth. All of those moves were made around Khalil Herbert, who [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/khalil-herbert-we-have-a-really-strong-rb-group-i-want-to-be-the-starter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/khalil-herbert-we-have-a-really-strong-rb-group-i-want-to-be-the-starter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears’ special teams coach studying college tape to prepare for fair catch kickoff rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fair catches on kickoffs will almost certainly increase significantly this season with the new rule that puts the ball on the 25-yard line any time the kickoff returner fair catches a kickoff inside the 25. But how returners should decide when to fair catch and when to try to return the ball past the 25 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-special-teams-coach-studying-college-tape-to-prepare-for-fair-catch-kickoff-rule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-special-teams-coach-studying-college-tape-to-prepare-for-fair-catch-kickoff-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaylon Johnson plans to join Bears for OTAs next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have been working without cornerback Jaylon Johnson at OTAs this offseason, but that&rsquo;s set to change. Johnson said on ESPN Radio Thursday that he plans to join the team for next week&rsquo;s workouts. He said he&rsquo;s had &ldquo;a lot of things off the field going on&rdquo; that have kept him from joining the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylon-johnson-plans-to-join-bears-for-otas-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylon-johnson-plans-to-join-bears-for-otas-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL linebackers coach Bill McGovern dies at 60 following cancer battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL assistant coach Bill McGovern died Tuesday after a cancer battle, UCLA announced. He was 60. McGovern served as the Bruins defensive coordinator in 2022 but missed the second half of the season with his health issues. He transitioned into an administrative role with the program earlier this year. &ldquo;Early [Tuesday] morning we said [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-linebackers-coach-bill-mcgovern-dies-at-60-following-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-linebackers-coach-bill-mcgovern-dies-at-60-following-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howie Roseman explains decision to trade up one spot for Jalen Carter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent #PFTPM interview with Eagles G.M. Howie Roseman, which took on a life of its own for reasons I&rsquo;ll get to later today or maybe tomorrow or whenever I get around to it, included a conversation regarding the decision to trade up from No. 10 to No. 9 in order to select Georgia defensive [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/howie-roseman-explains-decision-to-trade-up-one-spot-for-jalen-carter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/howie-roseman-explains-decision-to-trade-up-one-spot-for-jalen-carter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears get permission to begin demolishing Arlington Park racetrack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears finalized their purchase of the Arlington Park racetrack earlier this year and they hope to build a new stadium on the site in the coming years. One step toward making that happen is the demolition of the track and the team is set to start that process. Arlington Heights granted the team permission [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-get-permission-to-begin-demolishing-arlington-park-racetrack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-get-permission-to-begin-demolishing-arlington-park-racetrack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: Chase Claypool has improved tremendously]]></title><description><![CDATA[The acquisition of DJ Moore is one reason for the Bears to be hopeful about their wide receiving corps this season and another is that Chase Claypool will have a full offseason with the team. Chicago sent a second-round pick to the Steelers for Claypool ahead of last year&rsquo;s trade deadline, but picking up a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-chase-claypool-has-improved-tremendously/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-chase-claypool-has-improved-tremendously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Montgomery: Bears’ losing “sucked the fun out of the game for me”]]></title><description><![CDATA[After four seasons with the Bears, running back David Montgomery signed with the Lions this offseason. And he thinks he&rsquo;s going to win a whole lot more in Detroit than he did in Chicago. Montgomery said in a video posted by the Lions that playing for the Bears last year, when they went 3-14 and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-montgomery-bears-losing-sucked-the-fun-out-of-the-game-for-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-montgomery-bears-losing-sucked-the-fun-out-of-the-game-for-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields never thought Bears would draft a quarterback with No. 1 pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals drafted quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in 2019 despite having used the 10th overall choice on quarterback Josh Rosen a year earlier. The Bears had a chance to do something similar this year. They drafted Justin Fields with the 11th overall pick in 2021 but ended up with the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-never-thought-bears-would-draft-a-quarterback-with-no-1-pick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-never-thought-bears-would-draft-a-quarterback-with-no-1-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: DJ Moore brings “different gear” to Bears offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are hoping to see their offense take a leap forward this season and part of their plan to help set that in motion was the acquisition of wide receiver DJ Moore in the trade that sent the first overall draft pick to Carolina. Moore caught 364 passes in five seasons with the Panthers [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-dj-moore-brings-different-gear-to-bears-offense/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-dj-moore-brings-different-gear-to-bears-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: I’m not worried about contracts, I’m worried about wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields is about to embark on his third season, which is particularly significant when it comes to first-round picks. While all players are eligible for a contract extension after completing their third season, teams also have to choose whether or not to exercise the fully guaranteed fifth-year option on first-rounders like Fields. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-im-not-worried-about-contracts-im-worried-about-wins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-im-not-worried-about-contracts-im-worried-about-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign fourth-round pick Roschon Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears signed fourth-round draft pick Roschon Johnson to his four-year deal, the team announced Monday. Only second-round picks Gervon Dexter Sr. and Tyrique Stevenson remain unsigned. First-round pick Darnell Wright, third-round pick Zacch Pickens, fourth-round pick Tyler Scott, fifth-round pick Noah Sewell and seventh-round picks Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson previously signed. Johnson, a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-fourth-round-pick-roschon-johnson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-fourth-round-pick-roschon-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 teams start OTAs today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason program is a three-phase process. And Phase Three is the most important of all of them. That&rsquo;s when Organized Team Activities happen, a fancy, verbose phrase for &ldquo;practice.&rdquo; They&rsquo;re now commonly known as OTAs, still one syllable more than just saying &ldquo;practice.&rdquo; Twenty teams start OTAs on Monday, based on the calendar the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/20-teams-start-otas-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/20-teams-start-otas-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darnell Mooney plans to “ball out” and dominate in return from ankle injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney wasn&rsquo;t able to build on his breakout 2021 season last year. Mooney had 81 catches for 1,055 yards in 2021, but was limited to 40 catches for 493 yards in 12 games before fracturing his ankle. Mooney had surgery to repair the injury and said in a conversation with Amon-Ra [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-plans-to-ball-out-and-dominate-in-return-from-ankle-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2023 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-plans-to-ball-out-and-dominate-in-return-from-ankle-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Mitch Trubisky agrees to two-year extension with Steelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steelers General Manager Omar Khan broke the news earlier this afternoon that the team was nearing an extension with backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media now reports that the two-year deal is done, putting Trubisky under contract with the team through 2025 and lowering his 2023 cap number. Trubisky was scheduled count [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-mitch-trubisky-agrees-to-two-year-extension-with-steelers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-mitch-trubisky-agrees-to-two-year-extension-with-steelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears were shocked Roschon Johnson was available in the fourth round]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFL teams try their best to gather intelligence about where the other 31 teams are likely to draft certain players, but the Bears were way off in their assessment of where running back Roschon Johnson would go. Bears General Manager Ryan Poles told Cynthia Ferlund of NFL Media that his team ran 53 different simulations [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-were-shocked-roschon-johnson-was-available-in-the-fourth-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-were-shocked-roschon-johnson-was-available-in-the-fourth-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign three more draft picks, including Darnell Wright]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears signed three of 2023 draft picks on Monday, announcing first-round tackle Darnell Wright, third-round defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and fourth-round receiver Tyler Scott now are under contract. The Bears have seven of their 10 draft picks signed. Fifth-round linebacker Noah Sewell, fifth-round cornerback Terell Smith, seventh-round defensive tackle Travis Bell and seventh-round safety [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-three-more-draft-picks-including-darnell-wright/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-three-more-draft-picks-including-darnell-wright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravens sign Sam Mustipher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Center Sam Mustipher is returning home. The Owings Mills native, who grew up near the Under Armour Performance Center, signed with the Ravens on Monday. The team announced the transaction. Mustipher recently worked out for the Ravens. The Ravens lost backup center Trystan Colon, who signed with the Jets as a free agent. Patrick Mekari [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ravens-sign-sam-mustipher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ravens-sign-sam-mustipher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears-Colts will hold joint practices before their preseason game in Indianapolis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears and Colts will hold joint practices before their preseason game in Indianapolis, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports. The teams will practice at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana, where the Colts hold training camp. The practices will precede the Colts&rsquo; Aug. 19 preseason game with the Bears at Lucas Oil [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-colts-will-hold-joint-practices-before-their-preseason-game-in-indianapolis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-colts-will-hold-joint-practices-before-their-preseason-game-in-indianapolis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie George to join Bears staff for two weeks as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Titans running back Eddie George will be joining the Bears coaching staff for the next couple of weeks. The Bears announced on Monday that George will be joining the team for the next two weeks as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. George is currently the head coach at Tennessee State and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eddie-george-to-join-bears-staff-for-two-weeks-as-part-of-the-bill-walsh-diversity-coaching-fellowship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eddie-george-to-join-bears-staff-for-two-weeks-as-part-of-the-bill-walsh-diversity-coaching-fellowship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple short weeks could create various competitive issues in the NFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the schedule was released, we explored whether the league&rsquo;s new ability to schedule teams for two short-week, Sunday-to-Thursday games would become an indirect parity tool, making things harder for some of the best teams and, in turn, easier for some of the bad teams. It didn&rsquo;t really happen that way. The best teams from [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/multiple-short-weeks-could-create-various-competitive-issues-in-the-nfc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/multiple-short-weeks-could-create-various-competitive-issues-in-the-nfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many teams that opposed Thursday flexing got two short-week games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technical term would be, possibly, &ldquo;f&ndash;k around and find out.&rdquo; Commissioner Roger Goodell wanted to incorporate late-season flexing into the Thursday night package. He fell two votes short, for now. As a more-than-acceptable consolation prize, Goodell got the ability to assign teams to a maximum of two short-week, Sunday-to-Thursday games. This season, seven teams [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/many-teams-that-opposed-thursday-flexing-got-two-short-week-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/many-teams-that-opposed-thursday-flexing-got-two-short-week-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears schedule and results 2023: Dates, times, TV, opponents for Weeks 1-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a rebuilding year for the 3-14 Chicago Bears, who received the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After completing a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers to trade back to 9th overall, the Bears traded again with the Philadelphia Eagles to select OT Darnell Wright from Tennessee. With growing pressure on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-schedule-and-results-2023-dates-times-tv-opponents-for-weeks-1-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-schedule-and-results-2023-dates-times-tv-opponents-for-weeks-1-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Night Football: Cowboys will be featured three times in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full 2023 NFL schedule has been released and this year, NBC&rsquo;s slate includes 17 Sundays, two Thursdays, and a Saturday. The annual kickoff game will be televised on the network, with the Lions visiting Kansas City to play the defending champion Chiefs. Then the Cowboys will visit the Giants to begin the season&rsquo;s Sunday [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sunday-night-football-cowboys-will-be-featured-three-times-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sunday-night-football-cowboys-will-be-featured-three-times-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Amazon, Steelers, Bears, Saints get two Sunday-Thursday turnarounds each]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commissioner wanted late-season Thursday night flexing. He instead got the ability to schedule teams twice for Sunday to Thursday turnarounds. In the first season of this new power, the league used it only three times &mdash; against the Steelers, the Bears, and the Saints. Each will play twice on Thursday after playing on Sunday.&nbsp;The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/on-amazon-steelers-bears-saints-get-two-sunday-thursday-turnarounds-each/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/on-amazon-steelers-bears-saints-get-two-sunday-thursday-turnarounds-each/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Mustipher visited Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ravens hosted free agent interior offensive lineman Sam Mustipher on a visit late last week, Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com reports. The Ravens have a need for a backup center with guard versatility after losing Trystan Colon to the Jets earlier this offseason. Patrick Mekari, the team&rsquo;s swing tackle, has center experience. But the Ravens [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sam-mustipher-visited-ravens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sam-mustipher-visited-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears OL coach Chris Morgan: Darnell Wright knows what he’s doing, game is kind of slow for him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears offensive line coach Chris Morgan got to know tackle Darnell Wright well before the team made him the ninth overall pick in this year&rsquo;s draft. Morgan put Wright through a pre-draft workout in early April that Wright said &ldquo;kicked my ass&rdquo; because Morgan &ldquo;just wanted to see if I&rsquo;d quit.&rdquo; Wright didn&rsquo;t quit and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-ol-coach-chris-morgan-darnell-wright-knows-what-hes-doing-game-is-kind-of-slow-for-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-ol-coach-chris-morgan-darnell-wright-knows-what-hes-doing-game-is-kind-of-slow-for-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign four players after minicamp tryouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are adding four players to their 90-man roster after watching them try out for the team during their rookie minicamp. The decision to sign tight end Stephen Carlson was reported over the weekend and the Bears also announced that they have signed edge rusher D&rsquo;Anthony Jones, offensive lineman Josh Lugg, and safety Bralen [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-four-players-after-minicamp-tryouts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-four-players-after-minicamp-tryouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields returns to Ohio State to graduate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields didn&rsquo;t need to finish his degree at Ohio State. But he chose to do it and, on Sunday, it became official. Via NBC Sports Chicago, Fields continued his coursework after leaving school for the NFL in 2021, and he participated in Sunday&rsquo;s graduation ceremony. He opted to leave school after his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-returns-to-ohio-state-to-graduate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-returns-to-ohio-state-to-graduate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears hope Darnell Mooney is ready for training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney ended last season on the shelf because of an ankle injury and he isn&rsquo;t ready to get back on the field yet. Mooney has been at the team&rsquo;s facility during their offseason program as he continues his recovery and wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert said this weekend that the team [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-hope-darnell-mooney-is-ready-for-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-hope-darnell-mooney-is-ready-for-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields is “light years ahead” of where he was last year at this time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears had the No. 1 overall pick and could have used it to draft a quarterback. But they&rsquo;ve seen enough of Justin Fields, the No. 11 overall choice in 2021, to think they have their franchise quarterback. The Bears used the extra picks obtained from the Panthers in the trade of the top pick [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-is-light-years-ahead-of-where-he-was-last-year-at-this-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-is-light-years-ahead-of-where-he-was-last-year-at-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears to sign Stephen Carlson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago is adding a tight end. The Bears are signing Stephen Carlson to a one-year deal, according to NFL Media&rsquo;s Ian Rapoport. Carlson, 26, entered the league in 2019 as an undrafted tight end out of Princeton, signing with the Browns. He appeared in 25 games for the club from 2019-2020 with seven starts. Carlson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-to-sign-stephen-carlson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-to-sign-stephen-carlson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelers’ interest in Allen Robinson dates back to when he was at Penn State]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steelers know how to scout receivers. When they got a chance to acquire one they had scouted nine years ago, they pounced. In a trade with the Rams, the Steelers landed veteran wideout Allen Robinson for peanuts &mdash; a flip-flopping of seventh-round picks and a portion of his salary for 2023. G.M. Omar Khan [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steelers-interest-in-allen-robinson-dates-back-to-when-he-was-at-penn-state/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2023 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steelers-interest-in-allen-robinson-dates-back-to-when-he-was-at-penn-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: Justin Fields has made some big strides with his footwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields displayed plenty of skill as a runner in his second season, accumulating 1,143 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. But Fields was less effective as a passer. He completed 60.4 percent of his throws for 2,242 yards with 17 touchdowns and 11 picks as the Bears finished last in passing attempts [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-justin-fields-has-made-some-big-strides-with-his-footwork/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-justin-fields-has-made-some-big-strides-with-his-footwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign four draft picks, 14 undrafted free agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears signed the final four of 10 draft picks they made last weekend. The team announced the signings of Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell (fifth round), Minnesota cornerback Terell Smith (fifth round), Kennesaw State defensive tackle Travis Bell (seventh round) and Stanford safety Kendall Williamson (seventh round). Sewell appeared in 33 games over three seasons [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-four-draft-picks-14-undrafted-free-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-four-draft-picks-14-undrafted-free-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs reportedly will play consecutive years in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, Germany got the old GOAT. This year, and next year, Germany will be getting the new GOAT. Via the Kansas City Star, the German newspaper Bild reports that the Chiefs will play in Germany not only in 2023 but also in 2024. Per the report, they&rsquo;ll host the Bears on November 12 or [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chiefs-reportedly-will-play-consecutive-years-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chiefs-reportedly-will-play-consecutive-years-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osi Umenyiora’s initiative lands six Nigerian players on NFL rosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL player Osi Umenyiora, born in London to Nigerian parents, has made attracting more international players to the league one of his top priorities. And this year he has found significant success. The NFL announced today that eight players have been given roster spots for the 2023 season via the league&rsquo;s International Pathway Program, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/osi-umenyioras-initiative-lands-six-nigerian-players-on-nfl-rosters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/osi-umenyioras-initiative-lands-six-nigerian-players-on-nfl-rosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears seek permit to begin demolition of Arlington International Racecourse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears&rsquo; move to the suburbs is about to take another step. The team has sought permission from the Village of Arlington Heights to begin demolition of the Arlington International Racecourse, formally submitting paperwork, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. A team official confirmed the report to Finley but stressed that it does not [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-seek-permit-to-begin-demolition-of-arlington-international-racecourse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-seek-permit-to-begin-demolition-of-arlington-international-racecourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengals sign Trevor Siemian]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bengals have found a new backup quarterback. Trevor Siemian has signed with Cincinnati, the QB told multiple reporters. Siemian spent last season with the Bears, appearing in two games with one start. He completed 15-of-26 passes for 184 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Chicago released Siemian in March. A seventh-round pick in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bengals-sign-trevor-siemian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bengals-sign-trevor-siemian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars pick Parker Washington after his sister’s team passed on him eight times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jaguars selected receiver Parker Washington with the 185th overall pick. He is the sixth Penn State player drafted, following cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (Steelers, No. 32), tight end Brenton Strange (Jaguars, No. 61), offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (Texans, No. 62), safety Ji&rsquo;Ayir Brown (49ers, No. 87) and quarterback Sean Clifford (Packers, No. 149). It [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-pick-parker-washington-after-his-sisters-team-passed-on-him-eight-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-pick-parker-washington-after-his-sisters-team-passed-on-him-eight-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears select Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell with pick from Roquan Smith trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears traded linebacker Roquan Smith to the Ravens last season, getting 2023 second- and fifth-round picks as well as veteran linebacker A.J. Klein in return. The Bears used the 53rd overall pick obtained in the trade on University of Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter on Friday. On Saturday, they used the 148th overall selection [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-select-oregon-linebacker-noah-sewell-with-pick-from-roquan-smith-trade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-select-oregon-linebacker-noah-sewell-with-pick-from-roquan-smith-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints will make the first pick of Day 3 after trading for Bears’ fourth-round pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first pick on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL draft will be made by the Saints. The Bears traded their fourth-round pick, No. 103 overall, to New Orleans on Saturday morning, less than an hour before the start of Round 4. The Saints sent their own fourth-round pick (No. 115 overall) and the Eagles&rsquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/saints-will-make-the-first-pick-of-day-3-after-trading-for-bears-fourth-round-pick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/saints-will-make-the-first-pick-of-day-3-after-trading-for-bears-fourth-round-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears release Gerri Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears opened up a roster spot ahead of the start of the second night of the 2023 NFL Draft. The team announced that they have released defensive lineman Gerri Green. Green was a Colts sixth-round pick in 2019, but never appeared in any regular season games with the team. He saw time with the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-release-gerri-green/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-release-gerri-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears draft picks 2023: All of Chicago’s selctions, NFL draft results, team order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears sat at 3-4 last season before losing 10 straight games to close the season with the worst record in the NFL (3-14). Originally awarded the No. 1 overall pick in this year&rsquo;s draft, Chicago traded down with Carolina and now hold the ninth pick in the first round. As part of that trade, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-draft-picks-2023-all-of-chicagos-selctions-nfl-draft-results-team-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-draft-picks-2023-all-of-chicagos-selctions-nfl-draft-results-team-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears trade back to No. 10, take Darnell Wright]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears traded back one spot with the Eagles, netting them a fourth-round pick in 2024. They then used the 10th overall pick to select University of Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright. It marks the first time since 1983 that the Bears have taken an offensive lineman in the top 10. They hope that Wright [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-trade-back-to-no-10-take-darnell-wright/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-trade-back-to-no-10-take-darnell-wright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles trade into No. 9 overall, select Jalen Carter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have once again moved down in this year&rsquo;s draft. Philadelphia moved up one selection to No. 9 overall and selected Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Carter was thought of as perhaps the best overall player in the 2023 draft class. But off-the-field concerns likely led to him falling down to the ninth pick. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-trade-into-no-9-overall-select-jalen-carter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-trade-into-no-9-overall-select-jalen-carter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears originally planned to trade to No. 2 then to No. 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears unofficially got draft season going by trading from No. 1 to No. 9 with the Panthers. Chicago almost took a more circuitous route to get there. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the Bears originally were going to flip with the Texans, who have the second pick, before then dropping from No. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-originally-planned-to-trade-to-no-2-then-to-no-9/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-originally-planned-to-trade-to-no-2-then-to-no-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears draft picks 2023: All of Chicago’s selections, NFL draft results, team order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears sat at 3-4 last season before losing 10 straight games to close the season with the worst record in the NFL (3-14). Originally awarded the No. 1 overall pick in this year&rsquo;s draft, Chicago traded down with Carolina and now hold the ninth pick in the first round. As part of that trade, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-draft-picks-2023-all-of-chicagos-selections-nfl-draft-results-team-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-draft-picks-2023-all-of-chicagos-selections-nfl-draft-results-team-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears appear comfortable with the possibility of drafting Jalen Carter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somebody will draft Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter. He is one of the best prospects in the 2023 draft class. But some teams likely pass on Carter, too. Character issues and a poor performance at his pro day cloud his draft status and could lead to Carter slipping lower than he should go based on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-appear-comfortable-with-the-possibility-of-drafting-jalen-carter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-appear-comfortable-with-the-possibility-of-drafting-jalen-carter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham says running backs are still worth Top 10 picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson is one of the best running back prospects of recent years, but there&rsquo;s a school of thought that in today&rsquo;s NFL, no running back is worth a Top 10 pick. Count Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham as one who doesn&rsquo;t buy that. Cunningham was asked today if it&rsquo;s worth it to take [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-assistant-gm-ian-cunningham-says-running-backs-are-still-worth-top-10-picks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-assistant-gm-ian-cunningham-says-running-backs-are-still-worth-top-10-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers have the longest odds to win the NFC North; should they?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers will move on from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love. They&rsquo;ll also move on from being the presumptive annual favorite to win the NFC North. Via BetMGM, they&rsquo;re currently +450 to capture the division crown, the longest of the odds for the four teams. The Lions are +130 favorites. The Vikings have the second-best [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-have-the-longest-odds-to-win-the-nfc-north-should-they/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-have-the-longest-odds-to-win-the-nfc-north-should-they/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears release Harrison Hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have moved on from one of their veteran defensive backs. Chicago has released Harrison Hand, the team announced on Monday. Hand spent much of last season on the Bears&rsquo; practice squad, though he was signed to the 53-man roster late in the year.&nbsp;Hand appeared in four games with one start, playing 111 defensive [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-release-harrison-hand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-release-harrison-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons the betting favorites to draft Bijan Robinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson of Texas is universally recognized as the best running back in the 2023 NFL draft, but the running back position just isn&rsquo;t as important in today&rsquo;s NFL as it used to be, and some think running backs just don&rsquo;t belong near the top of any draft. So where will Robinson land? The betting [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/falcons-the-betting-favorites-to-draft-bijan-robinson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/falcons-the-betting-favorites-to-draft-bijan-robinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbie Gould “being a little picky” about next team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran kicker Robbie Gould told the 49ers in March that he would be testing free agency with the intention of moving on to another team for his 19th NFL season. Gould has yet to sign with a team, but it doesn&rsquo;t sound like it is because of a lack of interest. Gould told NFL Media [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robbie-gould-being-a-little-picky-about-next-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robbie-gould-being-a-little-picky-about-next-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deonte Banks closes out pre-draft visits with Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornerback Deonte Banks has been a busy man on the pre-draft circuit and his final trip will take him to Buffalo. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Banks is meeting with the Bills on Wednesday. It is the final day that teams can host prospects at their facilities. Banks closed out his four years [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deonte-banks-closes-out-pre-draft-visits-with-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deonte-banks-closes-out-pre-draft-visits-with-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter: Off-field incident from January will affect his draft status “a little bit”]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel profile of agent Drew Rosenhaus focuses in part on his representation of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Carter has become one of the most controversial prospects in this year&rsquo;s draft, due in large part to a no-contest plea to speeding and reckless driving charges after a multi-car incident [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-off-field-incident-from-january-will-affect-his-draft-status-a-little-bit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-off-field-incident-from-january-will-affect-his-draft-status-a-little-bit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter to visit Falcons Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defensive tackle Jalen Carter has limited his pre-draft visits to teams selecting in the top 10 and he&rsquo;ll check another one of those clubs off his list on Tuesday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Carter will visit with the Falcons. The visit means Carter will have met with the six teams set to pick [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-to-visit-falcons-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-to-visit-falcons-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears re-sign Dante Pettis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears announced the return of a wide receiver on Monday morning. Dante Pettis has signed a one-year deal to remain with the team. No other terms have been disclosed. Pettis signed with the Bears as a free agent last May and he appeared in every game for the team last season. He started seven [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-re-sign-dante-pettis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-re-sign-dante-pettis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seahawks the favorites to draft Jalen Carter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seahawks appear to be the team most likely to draft Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Seattle&rsquo;s odds to take Carter are +200 at DraftKings, making the Seahawks the favorites to draft him. The Bears and Lions are next, both at +380, followed by the Eagles at +600 and Raiders at +700. Peter King writes [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/seahawks-the-favorites-to-draft-jalen-carter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/seahawks-the-favorites-to-draft-jalen-carter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter will visit Lions on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter&lsquo;s decision to attend the draft, along with his refusal to visit any team selecting lower than 10th, seems an indication he has gotten assurance he will go in the top 10. He has or will visit five of the teams with top-10 picks. Carter will be in Detroit on Monday, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-will-visit-lions-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-will-visit-lions-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter’s decision to attend draft seems to confirm he’ll be a top-10 pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter decided not to visit with teams not drafting in the top 10, there were two possible explanations: (1) his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is trying to speak a top-10 selection into existence; or (2) Rosenhaus knows with certainty that a team in the top 10 will take Carter. The fact [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carters-decision-to-attend-draft-seems-to-confirm-hell-be-a-top-10-pick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carters-decision-to-attend-draft-seems-to-confirm-hell-be-a-top-10-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears draft picks 2023: Full list of Chicago’s selections for every round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears sat at 3-4 last season before losing 10 straight games to close the season with the worst record in the NFL (3-14). Originally awarded the No. 1 overall pick in this year&rsquo;s draft, Chicago traded down with Carolina and now hold the ninth pick in the first round. As part of that trade, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-draft-picks-2023-full-list-of-chicagos-selections-for-every-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-draft-picks-2023-full-list-of-chicagos-selections-for-every-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears G.M. Ryan Poles details Panthers’ aggressive approach to trading up to No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears General Manager Ryan Poles says the Panthers were eager from the get-go to move up to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and that&rsquo;s why the trade got done as quickly as it did. Poles said on the Bears&rsquo; 1920 Football Drive show that the Panthers made no secret that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-gm-ryan-poles-details-panthers-aggressive-approach-to-trading-up-to-no-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-gm-ryan-poles-details-panthers-aggressive-approach-to-trading-up-to-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazi Smith in Buffalo today, with Bills among several teams showing interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith is on a top-30, pre-draft visit to Buffalo today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Smith has drawn pre-draft interest from more than half the league. Rapoport reports that Smith has had more than 20 meetings or visits, including the Chiefs and Steelers at Michigan. The Bears, Eagles, Cowboys, Cardinals [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mazi-smith-in-buffalo-today-with-bills-among-several-teams-showing-interest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mazi-smith-in-buffalo-today-with-bills-among-several-teams-showing-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punter Ryan Anderson signs with Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have added a punter to their offseason roster. Ryan Anderson took care of announcing the move on his own. He posted a picture of himself as he signed his deal with the NFC North team. Anderson opened his college tenure at Olivet College and transferred to Rutgers before his final collegiate season. He [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/punter-ryan-anderson-signs-with-bears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/punter-ryan-anderson-signs-with-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandin Cooks on leading Texans to Week 18 win: “You never suit up to lose”]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one sense, the Week 18 game between the Texans and Colts was meaningless, as both teams had long since been eliminated from playoff contention. But the Texans&rsquo; win handed the Bears the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and in that sense it may prove to be a very impactful game in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brandin-cooks-on-leading-texans-to-week-18-win-you-never-suit-up-to-lose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brandin-cooks-on-leading-texans-to-week-18-win-you-never-suit-up-to-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rasheem Green to sign with Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are adding some depth to their defensive front. Edge rusher Rasheem Green is signing a one-year deal with Chicago, according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter. Green spent last season with the Texans. He recorded 3.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, and eight QB hits in 16 games with five starts for Houston. He was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rasheem-green-to-sign-with-bears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rasheem-green-to-sign-with-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers, Bears, Bills among Darnell Wright’s visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers are spending time with a possible addition to their offensive line on Thursday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that former Tennessee tackle Darnell Wright is with the team for one of it&rsquo;s 30 predraft meetings with a prospect. The Packers have plenty of company when it comes to looking at Wright. Rapoport [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-bears-bills-among-darnell-wrights-visits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-bears-bills-among-darnell-wrights-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam Newton still insists he’s a starter, but he’s willing to be a backup in certain spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton continues to believe &ldquo;there ain&rsquo;t 32 guys that&rsquo;s better than me.&rdquo; He nevertheless says he&rsquo;s willing to be a backup, in certain circumstances. Explaining on YouTube that there&rsquo;s a false narrative about his insistence that there aren&rsquo;t 32 players better than him (it&rsquo;s unclear what&rsquo;s false about, you know, his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cam-newton-still-insists-hes-a-starter-but-hes-willing-to-be-a-backup-in-certain-spots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cam-newton-still-insists-hes-a-starter-but-hes-willing-to-be-a-backup-in-certain-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It could help Jalen Carter to slip out of the top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[On one hand, I love the fact that Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is pushing back against the presumption that top prospects will do whatever any NFL team wants him to do. On the other hand, Carter might not be the best guy to be taking a stand. But he is, declining to visit teams [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/it-could-help-jalen-carter-to-slip-out-of-the-top-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/it-could-help-jalen-carter-to-slip-out-of-the-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyree Wilson visited with Texans, visiting Bears Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edge rusher Tyree Wilson has started making the rounds for pre-draft visits with teams picking early in the first round. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Wilson met with the Texans on Tuesday. Wilson is meeting with the Bears on Wednesday and Rapoport adds that he&rsquo;s expected to meet with nearly every team picking [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tyree-wilson-visited-with-texans-visiting-bears-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tyree-wilson-visited-with-texans-visiting-bears-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets, Patriots, Titans set to meet with Broderick Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Georgia tackle Broderick Jones has lined up a number of visits with NFL teams. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Jones is set for meetings with the Jets, Patriots, and Titans. He is also likely to schedule visits with the Bears and Cardinals before the draft gets underway later this month. Mock drafts have [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-patriots-titans-set-to-meet-with-broderick-jones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-patriots-titans-set-to-meet-with-broderick-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter has a few private workouts set, in his hometown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter will decline to visit with teams that aren&rsquo;t drafting in the top 10. That same approach will apply to private workouts on his turf. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Carter has multiple private workouts arranged. He&rsquo;s willing to meet with teams in his hometown of Apopka, Florida. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-has-a-few-private-workouts-set-in-his-hometown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-has-a-few-private-workouts-set-in-his-hometown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter pushes back against the pre-draft process; more top prospects should]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s great to see a player pushing back against the draft industrial complex, refusing to go along with the it&rsquo;s a job interview mantra that justifies poking and prodding and interrogation and travel from city to city to city to city. It&rsquo;s curious, however, to see the one top prospect with the most red flags [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-pushes-back-against-the-pre-draft-process-more-top-prospects-should/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-pushes-back-against-the-pre-draft-process-more-top-prospects-should/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What were the best taunts in NFL history?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best news for women&rsquo;s college basketball on Sunday, which some believe is being covered more intensely not because of organic interest but because it&rsquo;s required by the unofficial &ldquo;woke&rdquo; agenda, is that a truly organic and viral moment emerged late in the championship game. LSU&rsquo;s Angel Reese provided a taunt or two to Iowa&rsquo;s [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/what-were-the-best-taunts-in-nfl-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/what-were-the-best-taunts-in-nfl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Carter to visit Bears Monday, has met with Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter&lsquo;s landing spot in the draft has been the subject of much discussion since word broke that he faced criminal charges in connection to a car crash that killed one of his Georgia teammates and a member of the team&rsquo;s football staff in January. Carter entered no-contest pleas to misdemeanor [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-to-visit-bears-monday-has-met-with-eagles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-carter-to-visit-bears-monday-has-met-with-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears and Vikings also made offers to David Montgomery before Lions signed him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions moved quickly at the start of free agency to agree to terms with running back David Montgomery, and they may have been motivated in part to keep Montgomery away from a couple of division rivals. Montgomery also had offers to stay with the Bears or sign with the Vikings, according to Brad Biggs [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-and-vikings-also-made-offers-to-david-montgomery-before-lions-signed-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-and-vikings-also-made-offers-to-david-montgomery-before-lions-signed-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan Peterman to re-sign with Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are keeping one of their quarterbacks entering the 2023 offseason program. Nathan Peterman is re-signing with the Bears, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Peterman spent last season with Chicago, appearing in three games. He started the last game of the season, completing 11-of-19 passes for 114 yards with a touchdown. A [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nathan-peterman-to-re-sign-with-bears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nathan-peterman-to-re-sign-with-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears hoping not to do Hard Knocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are one of four teams that the NFL can force to do Hard Knocks, but they&rsquo;re hoping not to be chosen. Bears Chairman George McCaskey said he&rsquo;d like to see the league pick some other team. &ldquo;We feel there are a number of teams that have compelling stories to tell on &lsquo;Hard Knocks,&rsquo;&rdquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-hoping-not-to-do-hard-knocks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-hoping-not-to-do-hard-knocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign Dylan Cole]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are adding a linebacker who should also be a heavy special teams contributor. Chicago has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with Dylan Cole, the team announced on Thursday. Cole spent the last two seasons with the Titans. In 2022, he appeared in 15 games with eight starts, recording 64 total tackles [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-dylan-cole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-dylan-cole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers GM Scott Fitterer: It hurt to trade DJ Moore, but we had to do it to move up to No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[When wide receiver DJ Moore signed a three-year, $61.9 million contract extension with the Panthers a year ago, General Manager Scott Fitterer thought he had signed one of the most important players on the roster he was trying to build. A year later, Fitterer traded Moore to the Bears. Fitterer says that wasn&rsquo;t something he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-gm-scott-fitterer-it-hurt-to-trade-dj-moore-but-we-had-to-do-it-to-move-up-to-no-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-gm-scott-fitterer-it-hurt-to-trade-dj-moore-but-we-had-to-do-it-to-move-up-to-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Goldman coming out of retirement to play for Falcons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Goldman is back. The Falcons announced they&rsquo;ve reinstated the defensive tackle from the reserve/retired list on Tuesday. Goldman had signed a free-agent deal with Atlanta last July seven seasons with the Bears. But he elected to retire a few days later. While Goldman opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eddie-goldman-coming-out-of-retirement-to-play-for-falcons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eddie-goldman-coming-out-of-retirement-to-play-for-falcons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browns sign Matthew Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Browns have added a player who should be a significant special teams contributor. Cleveland has signed linebacker Matthew Adams, the team announced on Tuesday. Adams appeared in 10 games with three starts for the Bears last season, recording 26 total tackles with two for loss. He also had a forced fumble. But this is [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/browns-sign-matthew-adams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/browns-sign-matthew-adams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles agree to one-year deal with Nicholas Morrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia has added a linebacker. The Eagles have agreed to a one-year deal with Nicholas Morrow, according to multiple reports. Morrow spent the 2022 season with the Bears, starting all 17 games for the club. He recorded a career-high 116 tackles with 11 tackles for loss. He also had a pair of passes defensed and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-nicholas-morrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-nicholas-morrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Fitterer: Panthers “have conviction” on top QBs, still going through process]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers now have the top pick in the NFL Draft and the guy who swung the deal to get them to that spot says the team has not settled on a choice. General Manager Scott Fitterer had his first press conference on Monday since trading wide receiver DJ Moore and four draft picks to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/scott-fitterer-panthers-have-conviction-on-top-qbs-still-going-through-process/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/scott-fitterer-panthers-have-conviction-on-top-qbs-still-going-through-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears mulled trading down with Texans from 1 to 2, then trading down again with Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears General Manager Ryan Poles traded down from the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the ninth overall pick, and he&rsquo;s pleased with what he got in return. But he was considering a more complex scenario that might have given the Bears an even greater return. Poles told Peter King in Football [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-mulled-trading-down-with-texans-from-1-to-2-then-trading-down-again-with-panthers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-mulled-trading-down-with-texans-from-1-to-2-then-trading-down-again-with-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D’Onta Foreman glad to show he’s more than Derrick Henry’s or Christian McCaffrey’s backup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last two years, D'Onta Foreman has started 12 games, but only in the absence of two of the best running backs in the NFL: He started three games in Tennessee in 2021 when Derrick Henry was injured, and he started nine games in Carolina in 2022 after Christian McCaffrey was traded. Now Foreman [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/donta-foreman-glad-to-show-hes-more-than-derrick-henrys-or-christian-mccaffreys-backup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/donta-foreman-glad-to-show-hes-more-than-derrick-henrys-or-christian-mccaffreys-backup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign D’Onta Foreman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have added a running back after losing a running back in free agency. Free agent running back D'Onta Foreman has agreed to a one-year contract with the Bears, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Bears&rsquo; No. 1 running back from last year, David Montgomery, departed in free agency to sign with the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-donta-foreman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-donta-foreman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign Robert Tonyan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent tight end Robert Tonyan is leaving Green Bay but staying in the NFC North. Tonyan has agreed to a one-year deal with the Bears, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Tonyan originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the Lions in 2017, but he didn&rsquo;t make the Lions&rsquo; roster and ended [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-robert-tonyan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-robert-tonyan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears release Trevor Siemian]]></title><description><![CDATA[With P.J. Walker joining the Bears, Chicago has elected to move on from its 2022 backup. The club released Trevor Siemian on Thursday, per the transaction wire. Siemian appeared in two games with one start for the Bears last season. He completed 15-of-26 passes for 184 yards with a touchdown and an interception. A seventh-round [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-release-trevor-siemian/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-release-trevor-siemian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign defensive tackle Andrew Billings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are adding some beef to their run defense. Free agent defensive tackle Andrew Billings has agreed to a one-year contract with the Bears, his agents announced. The 6-foot-1, 311-pound Billings has spent time with the Bengals, Browns, Dolphins, Chiefs and Raiders. Last year in Las Vegas he started 14 games. Billings doesn&rsquo;t rush [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-defensive-tackle-andrew-billings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-defensive-tackle-andrew-billings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Poles on trading No. 1 pick: When you feel comfortable with return, you pull the trigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Bears General Manager Ryan Poles agreed to trade the first overall pick to the Panthers last week, he told Peter King that a team would &ldquo;have to go above and beyond&rdquo; in order to pull off a deal ahead of free agency. The Panthers&rsquo; offer of the No. 9 pick, the 61st pick, a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-on-trading-no-1-pick-when-you-feel-comfortable-with-return-you-pull-the-trigger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-on-trading-no-1-pick-when-you-feel-comfortable-with-return-you-pull-the-trigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Moore: Everybody can reach a new level now that I’m with the Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears got a primary target for Justin Fields when they acquired receiver DJ Moore from the Panthers as part of the deal for the No. 1 overall pick. But as much as Moore may aid in Fields&rsquo; development, the receiver said during his introductory press conference on Thursday that he&rsquo;ll be an asset for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dj-moore-everybody-can-reach-a-new-level-now-that-im-with-the-bears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dj-moore-everybody-can-reach-a-new-level-now-that-im-with-the-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears reach agreement with PJ Walker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers did not tender PJ Walker, making the quarterback an unrestricted free agent. He did not take long to find a new home. Walker has reached agreement with the Bears on a two-year deal, ESPN reports. Walker, 28, becomes the likely backup to Justin Fields and reunites with DJ Moore. He started five games [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-reach-agreement-with-pj-walker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-reach-agreement-with-pj-walker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two years, $10 million for Andy Dalton]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many former starting quarterbacks, there are plenty of reasons to be a backup quarterback for as long as possible. Especially when the former starter still finds a way to play in plenty of games. For Andy Dalton, there are 10 million reasons over the next two season. Dalton&rsquo;s contract with the Panthers is worth [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/two-years-10-million-for-andy-dalton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/two-years-10-million-for-andy-dalton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Moore: It’s going to be real special in Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver DJ Moore officially became a member of the Chicago Bears on Wednesday afternoon. The new league year got underway at 4 p.m. ET and the Bears and Panthers wasted little time officially announcing the trade they agreed to last week. The Bears are sending the first overall pick in this year&rsquo;s draft to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dj-moore-its-going-to-be-real-special-in-chicago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dj-moore-its-going-to-be-real-special-in-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Raiders inquired about Aaron Rodgers, No. 1 pick before signing Jimmy Garoppolo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders agreed to sign quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year deal earlier this week. But before that happened, Las Vegas made some other notable inquiries to replace former signal-caller Derek Carr. According to Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com, the Raiders called the Packers to inquire about Aaron Rodgers. And they called the Bears about potentially [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-raiders-inquired-about-aaron-rodgers-no-1-pick-before-signing-jimmy-garoppolo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-raiders-inquired-about-aaron-rodgers-no-1-pick-before-signing-jimmy-garoppolo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Travis Homer agrees to two-year deal with Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears lost David Montgomery. They are adding Travis Homer. Homer has agreed to a two-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Homer, 24, was a backup running back and core special teams player for the Seahawks for four seasons after they made him a sixth-round selection. He played a career-high 27 percent of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-travis-homer-agrees-to-two-year-deal-with-bears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-travis-homer-agrees-to-two-year-deal-with-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions agree to terms with David Montgomery on three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions have agreed to terms on a three-year, $18 million deal with free agent running back David Montgomery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. It includes $11 million guaranteed. Montgomery ranked 85th on PFT&rsquo;s list of top-100 free agents. Montgomery, 25, spent four seasons with the Bears after they made him a second-round pick. He [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-lions-agree-to-terms-with-david-montgomery-on-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-lions-agree-to-terms-with-david-montgomery-on-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 57 players on PFT’s top 100 remain unrestricted free agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going, going, almost gone. . . . In a little more than 24 hours since the legal tampering period opened, only 57 of PFT&rsquo;s top 100 free agents remain unrestricted free agents. Six players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, and Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne since has signed a long-term deal. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/only-57-players-on-pfts-top-100-remain-unrestricted-free-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/only-57-players-on-pfts-top-100-remain-unrestricted-free-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears add another free agent, plucking DeMarcus Walker from the Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have plenty of cap space. And they&rsquo;ve been using it. The latest addition is defensive end DeMarcus Walker. His agency has announced that he&rsquo;ll signing a two-year, $7 million deal with the Bears. Walker, a second-round pick of the Broncos in 2017, spent four years in Denver, one in Houston, and one in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-add-another-free-agent-plucking-demarcus-walker-from-the-titans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-add-another-free-agent-plucking-demarcus-walker-from-the-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.J. Edwards contract can be a one-year, $8 million deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know the drill by now. Initial reports of a free-agent contract create a certain impression. The truth eventually arrives. For the contract to be signed by linebacker T.J. Edwards, formerly of the Eagles, with the Bears, the initial reports are that it&rsquo;s a three-year, $19.5 million deal with $12 million guaranteed. The truth is [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tj-edwards-contract-can-be-a-one-year-8-million-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 01:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tj-edwards-contract-can-be-a-one-year-8-million-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears to sign Tremaine Edmunds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have made another significant move at the start of the negotiating window. According to multiple reports, Chicago has agreed to sign linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year deal worth $72 million with $50 million guaranteed. Edmunds was a Bills first-round pick in 2018 and spent his first five seasons with the club. He&rsquo;s [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-to-sign-tremaine-edmunds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-to-sign-tremaine-edmunds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears set to sign Nate Davis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guard Nate Davis is set to join the Bears as a free agent. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Davis agreed to a deal with the Bears on Monday. Davis, who is No. 58 on PFT&rsquo;s list of this year&rsquo;s top free agents, agreed to a three-year pact. Davis played 55 games and made [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-set-to-sign-nate-davis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-set-to-sign-nate-davis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.J. Edwards agrees to deal with Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have the most salary cap space in the league and they&rsquo;ve found a free agent linebacker to use some.of it on. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have agreed to terms on a contract with T.J. Edwards. It is reportedly a three-year deal worth $19.5 million with $12 million in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tj-edwards-agrees-to-deal-with-bears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tj-edwards-agrees-to-deal-with-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrival of D.J. Moore could complicate Bears’ relationship with Chase Claypool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steelers traded receiver Chase Claypool in lieu of giving him the contract he surely will be expecting, possibly before the 2023 season begins. Now that the Bears, who acquired Claypool for a second-round pick, have added receiver D.J. Moore in the trade out of the No. 1 overall pick in the draft with the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/arrival-of-dj-moore-could-complicate-bears-relationship-with-chase-claypool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/arrival-of-dj-moore-could-complicate-bears-relationship-with-chase-claypool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears still have NFL’s most salary cap space after adding D.J. Moore’s $20M cap hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears aren&rsquo;t done adding to their roster this offseason, not by a long shot. Yesterday&rsquo;s blockbuster trade that sent the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to Carolina in exchange for two first-round picks, two second-round picks and wide receiver D.J. Moore takes a bite out of the Bears&rsquo; salary cap, but [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-still-have-nfls-most-salary-cap-space-after-adding-dj-moores-20m-cap-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-still-have-nfls-most-salary-cap-space-after-adding-dj-moores-20m-cap-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers get word out that they could trade back from No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers presumably traded up to No. 1 overall to get their choice of quarterbacks. The last time &mdash; and only time &mdash; they drafted No. 1 overall they ended up with Cam Newton, who won MVP honors in 2015. At No. 1, they would have Alabama&rsquo;s Bryce Young, Ohio State&rsquo;s C.J. Stroud, Florida&rsquo;s Anthony [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-get-word-out-that-they-could-trade-back-from-no-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-get-word-out-that-they-could-trade-back-from-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers’ trade up to No. 1 leaves Texans picking second quarterback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears owe the Colts a thank you gift. Without the Colts&rsquo; loss to the Texans in Week 18, the Bears never would have gotten the haul that they got Friday in a trade of the No. 1 overall pick to the Panthers. Chicago is getting the No. 9 overall pick and No. 61 overall [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-trade-up-to-no-1-leaves-texans-picking-second-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-trade-up-to-no-1-leaves-texans-picking-second-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Poles found someone to go “above and beyond” in trade for No. 1 overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Peter King spoke to Bears General Manager Ryan Poles for this week&rsquo;s Football Morning in America, there was a lot of discussion about trading the first overall pick in this year&rsquo;s draft and one topic was when the team might pull the trigger. Poles told King that teams would &ldquo;have to go above and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-found-someone-to-go-above-and-beyond-in-trade-for-no-1-overall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-found-someone-to-go-above-and-beyond-in-trade-for-no-1-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers trade up to first overall pick, Bears get two firsts, two seconds, D.J. Moore]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft has been traded. In a blockbuster trade that came down Friday afternoon, the Panthers moved up with the Bears and acquired the first overall pick in the draft. The Bears are getting the No. 9 overall pick and No. 61 overall pick in this year&rsquo;s draft [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-trade-up-to-first-overall-pick-bears-get-two-firsts-two-seconds-dj-moore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-trade-up-to-first-overall-pick-bears-get-two-firsts-two-seconds-dj-moore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears tender Josh Blackwell, Andrew Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have tendered contracts to a couple of their exclusive rights free agents. The team announced that they have extended offers to cornerback Josh Blackwell and defensive tackle Andrew Brown. The tender gives them sole negotiating rights with both players and sets up their return for the 2022 season. Blackwell signed with the Eagles [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-tender-josh-blackwell-andrew-brown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-tender-josh-blackwell-andrew-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49ers receive seven compensatory draft picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL announced on Thursday that 37 compensatory draft picks have been doled out for this year&rsquo;s draft and the 49ers picked up seven selections in the process. Four of the 49ers&rsquo; new picks come as a result of the NFL&rsquo;s formula awarding picks to teams that have a net loss in free agents. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/49ers-receive-seven-compensatory-draft-picks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/49ers-receive-seven-compensatory-draft-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears agree to two-year extension with Khari Blasingame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears fullback Khari Blasingame is staying in Chicago. His representation, Team IFA, announced Blasingame has agreed to a two-year extension with the Bears. Blasingame joined the Bears on a one-year deal as an unrestricted free agent early in the 2022 free agency period. He played 16 games with six starts, seeing action on 174 offensive [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-agree-to-two-year-extension-with-khari-blasingame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-agree-to-two-year-extension-with-khari-blasingame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Saban dismisses Bryce Young’s size concerns: He’s done it as well as anybody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama quarterback Bryce Young measured 5 foot 10 and weighed 204 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. After Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s performance in the measurables, Young now has the second-shortest odds to be taken No. 1 overall. Alabama coach Nick Saban didn&rsquo;t name the former Florida quarterback when talking about Young, but it seems obvious that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-saban-dismisses-bryce-youngs-size-concerns-hes-done-it-as-well-as-anybody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-saban-dismisses-bryce-youngs-size-concerns-hes-done-it-as-well-as-anybody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Bears tender Josh Blackwell, Andrew Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears placed exclusive rights tenders on defensive back Josh Blackwell and defensive lineman Andrew Brown, Jason Fitzgerald of overthecap.com reports. Blackwell played 16 games, with one start, before finishing Week 18 on injured reserve. He played 133 defensive snaps and 245 on special teams. He made 23 total tackles with a forced fumble and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-bears-tender-josh-blackwell-andrew-brown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-bears-tender-josh-blackwell-andrew-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betting odds are out for Derrick Henry’s next team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans reportedly are shopping running back Derrick Henry. And the sports books are taking wagers on the identity of his next team. PointsBet has installed the Dolphins as a +400 favorite. I&rsquo;d pass on that one; coach Mike McDaniel is from the Kyle Shanahan school of multiple running backs. McDaniel wouldn&rsquo;t want to put [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/betting-odds-are-out-for-derrick-henrys-next-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/betting-odds-are-out-for-derrick-henrys-next-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, there’s a time and a place for tanking]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m not a believer in full-season tanking. But there&rsquo;s a point where less success at the end of the season means more power in the offseason. This year, the Texans won a meaningless Week 18 game over the Colts, with a touchdown in the final minute and a two-point conversion that sealed the victory. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/yes-theres-a-time-and-a-place-for-tanking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/yes-theres-a-time-and-a-place-for-tanking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On trading the No. 1 overall pick, Ryan Poles struggles with the question of “when” not “if”]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s becoming more and more clear that the Bears will be trading the first overall pick in the 2023 draft. The question is when they&rsquo;ll do it, not if. Peter King leads his latest Football Morning in America column with key comments from Bears G.M. Ryan Poles, who&rsquo;ll make the ultimate call on when and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/on-trading-the-no-1-overall-pick-ryan-poles-struggles-with-the-question-of-when-not-if/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/on-trading-the-no-1-overall-pick-ryan-poles-struggles-with-the-question-of-when-not-if/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Stroud: I don’t want to go to the Bears; that’s Justin Fields’ team]]></title><description><![CDATA[C.J. Stroud could be the No. 1 overall selection, but if he is, the Ohio State quarterback hopes it&rsquo;s not the Bears that draft him. The Bears have Justin Fields, the 11th overall choice in 2021. Fields was the starting quarterback at Ohio State in 2019 and 2020, with Stroud serving as his backup in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cj-stroud-i-dont-want-to-go-to-the-bears-thats-justin-fields-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cj-stroud-i-dont-want-to-go-to-the-bears-thats-justin-fields-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryce Young expects to weigh “in the 200-pound range”]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most anticipated height and weight measurements ever at the NFL Scouting Combine will come Saturday. That&rsquo;s when Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, potentially the No. 1 overall selection, will step on the scale and stand against the wall. Alabama listed Young at 6 foot, but he is believed to be around 5-10 1/2. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bryce-young-expects-to-weigh-in-the-200-pound-range/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bryce-young-expects-to-weigh-in-the-200-pound-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential Bears stadium at Arlington Park creates gridlock concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Bears may be building a new stadium not in Chicago. The place that would be hosting the Bears would need to be ready for the onslaught of vehicles on game days. Via the Daily Herald, a Wednesday &ldquo;state of the village&rdquo; address in Palatine, Illinois included concerns regarding traffic resulting from a new [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/potential-bears-stadium-at-arlington-park-creates-gridlock-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/potential-bears-stadium-at-arlington-park-creates-gridlock-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Anderson says it would “mean a lot” to go No. 1 overall to the Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson has met with seven teams so far at the NFL Scouting Combine. He won&rsquo;t last until the seventh selection. Anderson is expected to be the first non-quarterback off the board on draft day. &ldquo;It means a lot,&rdquo; Anderson said Wednesday. &ldquo;That just shows all your hard work has been paying [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-anderson-says-it-would-mean-a-lot-to-go-no-1-overall-to-the-bears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/will-anderson-says-it-would-mean-a-lot-to-go-no-1-overall-to-the-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans unconcerned with a quarterback-needy team jumping them in the draft order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans are expected to use the No. 2 overall selection on a quarterback, but they don&rsquo;t know whether they will have their pick of quarterbacks. The Bears hold the No. 1 overall choice, and though they have Justin Fields at the position, they could trade the top selection. If Houston wants to guarantee it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-unconcerned-with-a-quarterback-needy-team-jumping-them-in-the-draft-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-unconcerned-with-a-quarterback-needy-team-jumping-them-in-the-draft-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: Justin Fields is on the right track, he just needs to make small adjustments to his game]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to quarterback Justin Fields, General Manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus aren&rsquo;t saying the exact same things. Earlier on Tuesday, Poles said that while the plan is to keep Justin Fields as the team&rsquo;s starter in 2023, the club will do its due diligence on the quarterbacks in the draft. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-justin-fields-is-on-the-right-track-he-just-needs-to-make-small-adjustments-to-his-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-justin-fields-is-on-the-right-track-he-just-needs-to-make-small-adjustments-to-his-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Poles: Plan is to start Justin Fields, but have to do homework on QB class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and what they&rsquo;ll do with it will be a storyline in the coming weeks and months. Monday brought a report that said the team is leaning toward trading the pick away to a team looking for a quarterback, which would leave them to move [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-plan-is-to-start-justin-fields-but-have-to-do-homework-on-qb-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-plan-is-to-start-justin-fields-but-have-to-do-homework-on-qb-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears hire Luke Steckel as assistant offensive line coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are adding Luke Steckel to their coaching staff. A Tuesday announcement from the team brings word that Steckel will be the assistant offensive line coach on Matt Eberflus&rsquo; staff. Steckel spent the last two seasons as the Titans&rsquo; tight ends coach and he was on the Titans staff since 2013 in a variety [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-hire-luke-steckel-as-assistant-offensive-line-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-hire-luke-steckel-as-assistant-offensive-line-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears plan to meet with top quarterbacks at Combine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears appear to be leaning toward trading down from the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, but they want to do so only after being fully informed of their options at No. 1. And that&rsquo;s why the Bears plan to meet with most if not all of the top quarterbacks in this [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-plan-to-meet-with-top-quarterbacks-at-combine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-plan-to-meet-with-top-quarterbacks-at-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears wisely plan to keep Justin Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news that the Bears are &ldquo;leaning toward&rdquo; trading the first overall pick means that the Bears are sticking with quarterback Justin Fields. Which means that the Bears haven&rsquo;t lost their minds. As explained in Playmakers, draft picks are lottery tickets. When you have a winning lottery ticket, you don&rsquo;t trade it in for more [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-wisely-plan-to-keep-justin-fields/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-wisely-plan-to-keep-justin-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Top 100 2023 free agents: Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr, Geno Smith top the list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following are PFT&rsquo;s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2023 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. Players released after initial publication may be added and all 100 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-top-100-2023-free-agents-lamar-jackson-derek-carr-geno-smith-top-the-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-top-100-2023-free-agents-lamar-jackson-derek-carr-geno-smith-top-the-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Bears “leaning toward” trading first overall pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft may be on the move. The Bears secured that selection by finishing the 2022 season with the league&rsquo;s worst record and it didn&rsquo;t take long before speculation that they could move the pick began to crop up. With Justin Fields already on the roster and plenty [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-bears-leaning-toward-trading-first-overall-pick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-bears-leaning-toward-trading-first-overall-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NFL receiver Sam Hurd released from prison after serving a decade for cocaine trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL receiver Sam Hurd was released from federal prison on Jan. 31 and placed in community confinement in San Antonio, the Express News reports. Hurd, now 37, served a decade in the Bastrop federal penitentiary in Texas for cocaine trafficking charges. He was playing for the Bears in December 2011 when authorities arrested him [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-receiver-sam-hurd-released-from-prison-after-serving-a-decade-for-cocaine-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-nfl-receiver-sam-hurd-released-from-prison-after-serving-a-decade-for-cocaine-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears re-sign Dieter Eiselen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have re-signed offensive lineman Dieter Eiselen, according to his representation, JL Sports. Eiselen was scheduled to become an exclusive rights free agent. The interior lineman saw his first career playing time on offense in 2022, getting 63 snaps in three games. He saw action at left guard in a rotation with Larry Borom [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-re-sign-dieter-eiselen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-re-sign-dieter-eiselen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears are releasing Al-Quadin Muhammad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are releasing defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Muhammad will become a free agent when the Bears make it official. He was not on the NFL&rsquo;s personnel notice for Friday. His release will clear $3.964 million in cap space, with only $500,000 in dead money. The Saints made Muhammad a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-are-releasing-al-quadin-muhammad/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 03:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-are-releasing-al-quadin-muhammad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals to interview Dave Borgonzi for defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Thursday that he hasn&rsquo;t made a call about whether he will call the defensive plays for the team in 2023 and that a call won&rsquo;t be made until the team hires a defensive coordinator. They&rsquo;re set to speak to at least one candidate this weekend. Adam Schefter of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cardinals-to-interview-dave-borgonzi-for-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cardinals-to-interview-dave-borgonzi-for-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Tulane coach Curtis Johnson replaces Kevin Sumlin as head coach of USFL’s Houston Gamblers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The XFL returns on Saturday. The USFL comes back in April. When the USFL returns, former Tulane coach Curtis Johnson will be leading the Houston Gamblers. The USFL recently announced that Johnson will replace Kevin Sumlin. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re very excited for Coach Johnson to bring his 35 years of experience improving players at the professional and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-tulane-coach-curtis-johnson-replaces-kevin-sumlin-as-head-coach-of-usfls-houston-gamblers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-tulane-coach-curtis-johnson-replaces-kevin-sumlin-as-head-coach-of-usfls-houston-gamblers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: Chicago weather is difficult to adjust to, I hope Bears get a dome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the most memorable moments in Chicago football history have been played in snow, wind, cold and fog, but Bears quarterback Justin Fields hopes that all comes to an end. Fields said on Pardon My Take that the weather in Chicago makes his job much more difficult, and he&rsquo;d rather play indoors. &ldquo;Yes, it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-chicago-weather-is-difficult-to-adjust-to-i-hope-bears-get-a-dome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-chicago-weather-is-difficult-to-adjust-to-i-hope-bears-get-a-dome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears finalize $197.2 million purchase of Arlington Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears announced Wednesday that they have closed on their $197.2 million purchase of 326 acres of property in Arlington Heights. The team cautioned, though, that much work still needs to be done before the $5 billion redevelopment of the shuttered Arlington Park racetrack site becomes a reality. &ldquo;Finalizing the purchase does not guarantee the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-finalize-1972-million-purchase-of-arlington-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-finalize-1972-million-purchase-of-arlington-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 NFL draft order is set: Bears draft first and Chiefs last]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-round of the 2023 NFL draft is set to take place Thursday, April 27, in Kansas City. Chiefs fans will have a long wait after their team won Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. The Chiefs draft last in the first round, which this year is 31st after the Dolphins forfeited their first-round choice for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/2023-nfl-draft-order-is-set-bears-draft-first-and-chiefs-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/2023-nfl-draft-order-is-set-bears-draft-first-and-chiefs-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs installed as favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s only been a matter of hours since the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII, but the attention of sportsbooks has already turned to next year. The Chiefs have been installed as the consensus favorites to take their third Super Bowl in five seasons by oddsmakers around the country. They&rsquo;re generally on the board at about [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chiefs-installed-as-favorites-to-win-super-bowl-lviii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chiefs-installed-as-favorites-to-win-super-bowl-lviii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs could start the season with a Super Bowl rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chiefs have won the final game of the 2022 season. Which means they&rsquo;ll host the first game of the 2023 season. One of their nine home opponents is the Eagles. Seven years ago, the Broncos hosted the Panthers to start the season, after beating Carolina to win the prior Super Bowl. Other home opponents [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chiefs-could-start-the-season-with-a-super-bowl-rematch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chiefs-could-start-the-season-with-a-super-bowl-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dick Butkus is “disgusted” with how bad the Bears are, sees “lack of effort”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears had the worst record in the NFL this season, they&rsquo;ve only had a winning record once in the last 10 years, and one of their all-time great players isn&rsquo;t happy about it. Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus says the Bears&rsquo; failures weigh on him as he wishes he could see a winning [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dick-butkus-is-disgusted-with-how-bad-the-bears-are-sees-lack-of-effort/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dick-butkus-is-disgusted-with-how-bad-the-bears-are-sees-lack-of-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields on possibility of Bears selecting a quarterback at No. 1: I can control what I can control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields becomes eligible for a contract extension after the 2023 season. The Bears are 5-20 with him as their starter, though he showed considerable potential in 2022, and they own the No. 1 overall pick. Thus, the debate has started about whether the Bears should use the choice on a quarterback and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-possibility-of-bears-selecting-a-quarterback-at-no-1-i-can-control-what-i-can-control/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-possibility-of-bears-selecting-a-quarterback-at-no-1-i-can-control-what-i-can-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates among first-year eligibles for Hall of Fame in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2023 class of inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was unveiled at the NFL Honors show on Thursday night and it won&rsquo;t be too long before deliberations will begin on who will be joining the group in 2024. A number of players will be under consideration for the first time and two [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/julius-peppers-antonio-gates-among-first-year-eligibles-for-hall-of-fame-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/julius-peppers-antonio-gates-among-first-year-eligibles-for-hall-of-fame-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded MVP voting results in 15 players getting recognition — and one trainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, the MVP voting would have resulted in three players being mentioned in the voting. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, with 48 votes, and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Bills quarterback Josh Allen with one vote each. This year, the expansion from one vote per voter to first- through fifth-place voting resulted in 16 total [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/expanded-mvp-voting-results-in-15-players-getting-recognition-and-one-trainer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/expanded-mvp-voting-results-in-15-players-getting-recognition-and-one-trainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame: Joe Thomas, Darrelle Revis, DeMarcus Ware headline Class of 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2023 on Thursday night, and two first-ballot players are headed to Canton. Cornerback Darrelle Revis and offensive tackle Joe Thomas headline the list of nine inductees. Cornerback/safety Ronde Barber, coach Don Coryell, linebacker Chuck Howley, defensive lineman Joe Klecko, cornerback Ken Riley, linebacker Zach Thomas [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hall-of-fame-joe-thomas-darrelle-revis-demarcus-ware-headline-class-of-2023/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/hall-of-fame-joe-thomas-darrelle-revis-demarcus-ware-headline-class-of-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Payton, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Fields visit PFT Live on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re ending Super Bowl week with a bang. (And by &ldquo;bang,&rdquo; I don&rsquo;t mean that Simms will fall off the stage. Again.) Friday&rsquo;s PFT Live from Radio Row includes visits from a few of the biggest names in football. Confirmed guests include Broncos coach Sean Payton, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and Bears quarterback Justin Fields. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sean-payton-tua-tagovailoa-justin-fields-visit-pft-live-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sean-payton-tua-tagovailoa-justin-fields-visit-pft-live-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears part owner Andrew McKenna dies at 93]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew McKenna, a part owner of the Bears and member of the team&rsquo;s board of directors, died Tuesday. The Chicago businessman was 93. &ldquo;This afternoon we lost a friend of more than 40 years to our family and the Bears,&rdquo; Bears chairman George H. McCaskey said in a statement. &ldquo;Few people have had a larger [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-part-owner-andrew-mckenna-dies-at-93/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-part-owner-andrew-mckenna-dies-at-93/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Nagy: Justin Fields will “without a doubt” play in a Super Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[After former Bears head coach Matt Nagy was fired last year, he found a soft landing within the Chiefs&rsquo; coaching staff as the club&rsquo;s quarterbacks coach. It&rsquo;s a position he held before in the same organization under Andy Reid from 2013-2015. He was the team&rsquo;s offensive coordinator from 2016-2017, too, before Chicago hired him. Nagy&rsquo;s [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-nagy-justin-fields-will-without-a-doubt-play-in-a-super-bowl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-nagy-justin-fields-will-without-a-doubt-play-in-a-super-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears hire Jon Hoke, announce other staff changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears announced a handful of additions to Matt Eberflus&rsquo; coaching staff and the moves include the return of a few former members of the organization. Jon Hoke has been hired as the team&rsquo;s cornerbacks coach and defensive pass game coordinator. Hoke played 11 games for the Bears in 1980 and moved into coaching a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-hire-jon-hoke-announce-other-staff-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-hire-jon-hoke-announce-other-staff-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears want running to be part of who Justin Fields is, not all of it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears watched Justin Fields come close to setting an NFL record for rushing yards by a quarterback last season, but they didn&rsquo;t see all they want to see from their 2021 first-round pick. Fields averaged just 149.5 passing yards per game, which ranked him above only Cooper Rush among the 34 quarterbacks who started [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-want-running-to-be-part-of-who-justin-fields-is-not-all-of-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-want-running-to-be-part-of-who-justin-fields-is-not-all-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Getsy: Being head coach at Senior Bowl a “tremendous opportunity”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is wearing a different cap in Mobile, Alabama this week. Getsy is serving as the head coach of one of the teams at this year&rsquo;s Senior Bowl as part of the game&rsquo;s focus on having coaches move up a rung or two on the ladder while working with players trying [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-being-head-coach-at-senior-bowl-a-tremendous-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-being-head-coach-at-senior-bowl-a-tremendous-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL sets 2023 salary cap at $224.8 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason is underway for 30 of the NFL&rsquo;s 32 teams and they now know the salary cap they&rsquo;ll be working with in 2023. The NFL informed teams that the cap will be set at $224.8 million for next season. That&rsquo;s up from $208.2 million for the current season and reflects the uptick in revenue [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-sets-2023-salary-cap-at-2248-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-sets-2023-salary-cap-at-2248-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greg Olsen braces to be bounced from top Fox booth by Tom Brady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen knew when he ascended to the No. 1 booth at Fox this year that the assignment would last until Tom Brady retires from playing and begins earning $37.5 million per year. Olsen gets it. But that doesn&rsquo;t make him happy about it. &ldquo;We all know the reality,&rdquo; Olsen recently [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/greg-olsen-braces-to-be-bounced-from-top-fox-booth-by-tom-brady/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/greg-olsen-braces-to-be-bounced-from-top-fox-booth-by-tom-brady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears keep season-ticket prices constant, but inventory slips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears had a bad season that didn&rsquo;t seem as bad as it was, thanks to the excitement brought to the team by quarterback Justin Fields. For 2023, the franchise that went 3-14 in 2022 won&rsquo;t be charging fans more to attend their games. Sort of. Via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-keep-season-ticket-prices-constant-but-inventory-slips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-keep-season-ticket-prices-constant-but-inventory-slips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rams request interview with Austin King for OL coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams have a lot of spots to fill on head coach Sean McVay&rsquo;s staff and they&rsquo;ve identified one candidate for their vacancy at offensive line coach. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team has requested permission to interview Bears assistant offensive line coach Austin King. The Rams dismissed offensive line coach Kevin [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rams-request-interview-with-austin-king-for-ol-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rams-request-interview-with-austin-king-for-ol-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles have 75 sacks in regular season and playoffs, most since 1985 Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Eagles have accomplished a feat not seen since the great 1985 Bears. After sacking Daniel Jones five times in Saturday night&rsquo;s win over the Giants, the 2022 Eagles now have 75 sacks in their 18 combined regular season and postseason games. That&rsquo;s the third-most in NFL history. The most ever was the 82 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-have-75-sacks-in-regular-season-and-playoffs-most-since-1985-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-have-75-sacks-in-regular-season-and-playoffs-most-since-1985-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jerry Gray to interview for Falcons defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons&rsquo; search for a defensive coordinator is set to include a meeting with Packers defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Jerry Gray. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that Gray is scheduled for an interview with Atlanta. The Falcons have also met with Vic Fangio, Brian Flores, and Al Holcomb since Dean Pees retired [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-jerry-gray-to-interview-for-falcons-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-jerry-gray-to-interview-for-falcons-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Cardinals offered Ian Cunningham the GM job, but he opted to stay with Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals introduced Monti Ossenfort as their new General Manager this week, but he apparently wasn&rsquo;t the first choice. Jay Glazer of FOX reports that Bears assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham was offered the job but turned it down. Cunningham&rsquo;s decision to stay in Chicago on Thursday prompted the Cardinals then to pivot to Ossenfort. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-cardinals-offered-ian-cunningham-the-gm-job-but-he-opted-to-stay-with-bears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-cardinals-offered-ian-cunningham-the-gm-job-but-he-opted-to-stay-with-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Getsy, Patrick Graham will be Senior Bowl head coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[In past years, the two Senior Bowl teams have been coached by the staffs of two different NFL teams but there will be a different approach this year. The coaching staffs will be made up of coaches from several teams and they will be headed up by a pair of current coordinators. The Senior Bowl [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-patrick-graham-will-be-senior-bowl-head-coaches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-patrick-graham-will-be-senior-bowl-head-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Ryan Cowden, Ran Carthon, Ian Cunningham finalists for Titans G.M.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans are moving closer to choosing their next General Manager. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team is ready to move onto a second round of interviews. The finalists moving on to that stage of the process are their vice president of player personnel/interim General Manager Ryan Cowden, 49ers director of pro [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-ryan-cowden-ran-carthon-ian-cunningham-finalists-for-titans-gm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-ryan-cowden-ran-carthon-ian-cunningham-finalists-for-titans-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryce Young the betting favorite to be first overall pick in 2023 NFL draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is the clear favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The odds at Caesars Sportsbook have Young as a -125 favorite to be the first player to hear his name called on April 27. Young and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud have been co-favorites to go [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bryce-young-the-betting-favorite-to-be-first-overall-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bryce-young-the-betting-favorite-to-be-first-overall-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Warren: Bears’ “sole focus” is a new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren says there&rsquo;s only one thing on his mind as he approaches his new job: Building a new stadium. The Bears are planning to move out of Soldier Field and the city of Chicago, and into a new stadium they&rsquo;ll build in the suburbs, and today Warren called that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kevin-warren-bears-sole-focus-is-a-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kevin-warren-bears-sole-focus-is-a-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Stroud enters 2023 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is officially in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite some talk that he might stay in college another year, Stroud announced this morning that he will go to the NFL. Amid reports that Ohio State backers were making multimillion-dollar pitches to Stroud about potential name, image and likeness earnings he could [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cj-stroud-enters-2023-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cj-stroud-enters-2023-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears absolutely should stick with Justin Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, the Bears have earned the first pick in the 2023 draft. That doesn&rsquo;t mean they should give up on the quarterback who presided over a season bad enough to put them in that position. Quarterback Justin Fields, a first-round pick who was selected by the prior regime, could in theory be traded, allowing the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-absolutely-should-stick-with-justin-fields/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-absolutely-should-stick-with-justin-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ran Carthon, Ian Cunningham to interview for Titans G.M. Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans will get a couple of General Manager interviews in before the start of the weekend. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that team will be meeting with Bears assistant G.M. Ian Cunningham on Friday and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that 49ers director of player personnel Ran Carthon will also be interviewing for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ran-carthon-ian-cunningham-to-interview-for-titans-gm-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ran-carthon-ian-cunningham-to-interview-for-titans-gm-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ran Carthon, Ian Cunningham to interview for Titans G.M.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Titans will get a couple of General Manager interviews in before the start of the weekend. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that team will be meeting with Bears assistant G.M. Ian Cunningham on Friday and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that 49ers director of player personnel Ran Carthon will also be interviewing for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ran-carthon-ian-cunningham-to-interview-for-titans-gm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ran-carthon-ian-cunningham-to-interview-for-titans-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears announce Kevin Warren is their new President and CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren is leaving college sports to become President and CEO of the Bears. The Bears announced today that Warren has taken the job and will begin in the spring. &ldquo;Kevin is a man of integrity, respect and excellence, all of which are critical core values of the Chicago Bears, and we&#8239;welcome [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-announce-kevin-warren-is-their-new-president-and-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-announce-kevin-warren-is-their-new-president-and-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Kevin Warren leaving Big Ten to become Bears’ President and CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most influential executives in college sports is leaving his job to run the Bears&rsquo; front office. Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren is expected to become the next President and CEO of the Bears, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Warren is a major power player in college football who was involved [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-kevin-warren-leaving-big-ten-to-become-bears-president-and-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-kevin-warren-leaving-big-ten-to-become-bears-president-and-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ian Cunningham to interview with Cardinals Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals are meeting with another General Manager candidate on Thursday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team is interviewing Bears assistant G.M. Ian Cunningham. Cunningham broke into the NFL as a player personnel assistant and scout for the Ravens and then spent five years with the Eagles. He was hired in Chicago [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ian-cunningham-to-interview-with-cardinals-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ian-cunningham-to-interview-with-cardinals-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFLPA announces first-ever Players’ All-Pro team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL Players Association announced the first Players&rsquo; All-Pro Team on Wednesday. Only active players were eligible to vote and players could not vote for themselves or for their teammates. They also only voted for the position group they play in as well as the players that they lined up against on the other side [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nflpa-announces-first-ever-players-all-pro-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nflpa-announces-first-ever-players-all-pro-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravens, Roquan Smith agree to five-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ravens will be keeping linebacker Roquan Smith around for a while. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Smith and Baltimore have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $100 million. The deal includes $45 million guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees. The Ravens acquired Smith from the Bears at the end of October [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ravens-roquan-smith-agree-to-five-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ravens-roquan-smith-agree-to-five-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Poles: I’d have to be “absolutely blown away” to take a QB at No. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears wound up with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft when they lost and the Texans won in Week 18 and General Manager Ryan Poles was asked about the plans for that pick at a Tuesday press conference. Quarterbacks are always in the discussion for the top pick, but the Bears [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-id-have-to-be-absolutely-blown-away-to-take-a-qb-at-no-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-id-have-to-be-absolutely-blown-away-to-take-a-qb-at-no-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colts will “do whatever it takes” if they determine there’s a franchise QB in this draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colts General Manager Chris Ballard isn&rsquo;t being coy about his willingness to trade up in the 2023 NFL draft &mdash; if the team decides that there&rsquo;s a franchise-changing quarterback available first overall. Ballard was asked today if he would trade up if he decides there&rsquo;s a quarterback who could lead the Colts for years to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/colts-will-do-whatever-it-takes-if-they-determine-theres-a-franchise-qb-in-this-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/colts-will-do-whatever-it-takes-if-they-determine-theres-a-franchise-qb-in-this-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s 2022 defensive rookie of the year: Sauce Gardner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets had the worst defense in the league in 2021 and part of their plan to remedy that involved using the fourth overall pick of this year&rsquo;s draft on cornerback Sauce Gardner. Gardner&rsquo;s mix of size, strength, and athleticism had made him a shutout corner at Cincinnati and the Jets&rsquo; hope was that he&rsquo;d [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-2022-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-sauce-gardner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-2022-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-sauce-gardner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steelers get 32nd overall pick from Bears in Chase Claypool trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steelers committed highway robbery when they sent wide receiver Chase Claypool to the Bears before the NFL trade deadline. Pittsburgh got Chicago&rsquo;s second-round pick in the deal, and that proves to be the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The Bears have the first pick in every round of the draft, and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steelers-get-32nd-overall-pick-from-bears-in-chase-claypool-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steelers-get-32nd-overall-pick-from-bears-in-chase-claypool-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals interview internal candidates Adrian Wilson, Quentin Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals are not wasting any time in their search for a new General Manager. Owner Michael Bidwill announced Monday that the team already has interviewed internal candidates Adrian Wilson and Quentin Harris. Wilson is vice president, pro personnel and just concluded his eighth season with the team, while Harris is vice president, player personnel [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cardinals-interview-internal-candidates-adrian-wilson-quentin-harris/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cardinals-interview-internal-candidates-adrian-wilson-quentin-harris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 NFL draft order: Top 18 picks are set with Bears at No. 1 overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of the year, the Texans looked like a lock for the No. 1 overall choice in the 2023 NFL draft. Then, they messed that up by beating the Colts on Sunday. So, it&rsquo;s the Bears who will have the top choice come April 27. The top 18 picks are locked in after the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/2023-nfl-draft-order-top-18-picks-are-set-with-bears-at-no-1-overall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/2023-nfl-draft-order-top-18-picks-are-set-with-bears-at-no-1-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Cardinals request permission to interview Ian Cunningham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cardinals&rsquo; search for a new General Manager has commenced. They have requested permission to interview Bears assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham, Jonathan Jones of CBS reports. Steve Keim went on a medical leave of absence Dec. 14 and will not return, stepping away to focus on his health. The Cardinals also announced Monday that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-cardinals-request-permission-to-interview-ian-cunningham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-cardinals-request-permission-to-interview-ian-cunningham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Titans begin lining up G.M. candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said on Monday that she will not rush the process of hiring the team&rsquo;s next General Manager and a list of names that the team is considering is starting to be put together. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they have already identified six candidates for the job, including [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/titans-begin-lining-up-gm-candidates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/titans-begin-lining-up-gm-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans fire Lovie Smith, after one year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans have extended their streak of one-and-done coaches from one to two. The team has announced that Lovie Smith has been fired after one year on the job. The former Bears and Buccaneers (and Illinois) coach got the job under bizarre circumstances last year. A member of the coaching staff under former coach David [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-fire-lovie-smith-after-one-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-fire-lovie-smith-after-one-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovie Smith: I won’t tell players to lose on purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans have had a miserable season, but one silver lining was that they entered Week 18 with a chance to earn the first overall draft pick and their choice of the top collegiate prospects entering the league this season. After losing 13 of their first 16 games, however, the Texans came up with a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lovie-smith-i-wont-tell-players-to-lose-on-purpose/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lovie-smith-i-wont-tell-players-to-lose-on-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings waltz into playoffs with easy win over Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of this season, the Vikings&rsquo; wins have been close and hard-fought. Not today. The Vikings went to Chicago and easily beat an overmatched Bears team today, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. Kirk Cousins had a great first half and then gave way to Nick Mullens, who did enough [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-waltz-into-playoffs-with-easy-win-over-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-waltz-into-playoffs-with-easy-win-over-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings put Nick Mullens in at QB, Kirk Cousins rests for the playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings have decided that keeping Kirk Cousins healthy is more important than potentially moving from the No. 3 seed to the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. As a result, Cousins has been pulled at halftime and Nick Mullens is now in at quarterback for the Vikings against the Bears. Cousins had an [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-put-nick-mullens-in-at-qb-kirk-cousins-rests-for-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-put-nick-mullens-in-at-qb-kirk-cousins-rests-for-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans winning, Bears losing with first overall pick in 2023 NFL draft on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans aren&rsquo;t tanking, and the Bears may benefit. Heading into today&rsquo;s games, the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft came down to this: The Texans own the first pick unless both the Texans win and the Bears lose. And at halftime the Texans lead the Colts 17-7, while the Vikings lead the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-winning-bears-losing-with-first-overall-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft-on-the-line/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-winning-bears-losing-with-first-overall-pick-in-2023-nfl-draft-on-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 18 early inactives: Tyler Huntley, Mark Andrews inactive for Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Ravens will be closing out the regular season with their third-string quarterback. Tyler Huntley is inactive with the right shoulder injury that limited his practice work this week, so Anthony Brown [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-18-early-inactives-tyler-huntley-mark-andrews-inactive-for-ravens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-18-early-inactives-tyler-huntley-mark-andrews-inactive-for-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings rule Harrison Smith out for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Harrison Smith won&rsquo;t be in the Vikings lineup on Sunday. Smith was a full participant in practice all week, but the team announced on Saturday afternoon that he has been ruled out after experiencing knee soreness on Friday. The Vikings have already clinched the NFC North and will be hosting a playoff game Wild [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-rule-harrison-smith-out-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-rule-harrison-smith-out-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 18 injury report roundup: Deebo Samuel set to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final week of the 2022 NFL regular season gets underway with a pair of games on Saturday and the remaining 28 teams will play on Sunday with the Lions and Packers putting a cap on the regular season on Sunday night. The final injury reports for all of those games appear below. Chiefs at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-18-injury-report-roundup-deebo-samuel-set-to-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-18-injury-report-roundup-deebo-samuel-set-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings set to activate Irv Smith Jr. from IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tight end Irv Smith Jr. is set to return to the active roster in Minnesota. Smith has been out since Week Eight with an ankle injury, but has been back at practice the last couple of weeks. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team will activate Smith in time for Sunday&rsquo;s game against [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-set-to-activate-irv-smith-jr-from-ir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-set-to-activate-irv-smith-jr-from-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans enter Week 18 with inside track on first overall pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s been plenty of attention paid to the playoff implications of Week 18&rsquo;s games, but two teams at the other end of the standings head into the final weekend with a lot riding on their results. The Texans and the Bears remain contenders to land the first overall pick in the 2023 draft. If the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-enter-week-18-with-inside-track-on-first-overall-pick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-enter-week-18-with-inside-track-on-first-overall-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Dwight Freeney among finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 15 finalists for the Class of 2023 on Wednesday night, and three first-year-eligible players are on the list. Cornerback Darrelle Revis, offensive tackle Joe Thomas and edge rusher Dwight Freeney made the cut five years after their careers ended. In addition, safety Darren Woodson and cornerback Albert [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023-darrelle-revis-joe-thomas-dwight-freeney-among-finalists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023-darrelle-revis-joe-thomas-dwight-freeney-among-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears agree to one-year extension with Equanimeous St. Brown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears will keep one of their receivers around for next season. According to Kevin Fishbain of TheAthletic.com, the Bears have agreed to a one-year contract extension with Equanimeous St. Brown. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media adds the deal is worth $1.25 million. St. Brown has started 15 games for the Bears this season, recording [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-agree-to-one-year-extension-with-equanimeous-st-brown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-agree-to-one-year-extension-with-equanimeous-st-brown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields out for Week 18 with hip injury, Nathan Peterman to start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears won&rsquo;t have quarterback Justin Fields for their season finale against the Vikings. Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that Fields came out of Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Lions with a sore hip and is out for Week 18. Eberflus noted that Fields had an MRI, which revealed a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-out-for-week-18-with-hip-injury-nathan-peterman-to-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-out-for-week-18-with-hip-injury-nathan-peterman-to-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings put Brian O’Neill, Austin Schlottmann on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell suggested on Monday the team would be making roster moves on the offensive line this week and they announced a series of them on Tuesday. Right tackle Brian O'Neill and center Austin Schlottmann have both been placed on injured reserve. O&rsquo;Neill suffered a calf injury in the Week 17 loss [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-put-brian-oneill-austin-schlottmann-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-put-brian-oneill-austin-schlottmann-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL teams cancel media availabilities Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is not business as usual around the NFL on Tuesday. The suspension of Monday night&rsquo;s game after Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field in Cincinnati has been followed by a suspension of usual football activities around the league. Hamlin remains at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-teams-cancel-media-availabilities-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-teams-cancel-media-availabilities-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars sign Taco Charlton to practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jaguars signed defensive lineman Taco Charlton to their practice squad, the team announced Monday. The Bears waived Charlton on Dec. 28 after claiming cornerback Michael Ojemudia off waivers. Charlton joined the Bears on Nov. 16, signing with them off the Saints&rsquo; practice squad. He appeared in five games, totaling three tackles. The Cowboys made [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-sign-taco-charlton-to-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 23:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-sign-taco-charlton-to-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears having conversations about whether to play Justin Fields in Week 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears head coach Matt Eberflus sounded a lot less committed to playing quarterback Justin Fields in the season finale during his Monday press conference than he has at other points when the topic has come up. Eberflus said last week that Fields would start the final two games of the season and defended keeping Fields [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-having-conversations-about-whether-to-play-justin-fields-in-week-18/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-having-conversations-about-whether-to-play-justin-fields-in-week-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian O’Neill has “significant” calf injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are going to be shorthanded on the offensive line for Week 18 and they may remain that way into the playoffs. Head coach Kevin O&rsquo;Connell said on Monday that right tackle Brian O'Neill suffered a &ldquo;significant&rdquo; calf injury during Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Packers. O&rsquo;Neill will not play against the Bears in Week [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brian-oneill-has-significant-calf-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/brian-oneill-has-significant-calf-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aidan Hutchinson on third interception: I’ve never touched the ball this much]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had a half-sack during Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Bears and he is up to 7.5 during his rookie season, but another play drew a little more attention. Hutchinson intercepted Justin Fields on the final play of the first half and now has three interceptions on the season. That kind of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aidan-hutchinson-on-third-interception-ive-never-touched-the-ball-this-much/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aidan-hutchinson-on-third-interception-ive-never-touched-the-ball-this-much/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell: Having chance to make playoffs at Lambeau next week as special as it gets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions have gone from 1-6 to 8-8 this season and they&rsquo;ve seen a number of young players make the kinds of contributions that create excitement about the future, but there&rsquo;s still much for the team to play for in the present. Sunday&rsquo;s 41-10 win over the Bears means they head into Week 18 with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dan-campbell-having-chance-to-make-playoffs-at-lambeau-next-week-as-special-as-it-gets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dan-campbell-having-chance-to-make-playoffs-at-lambeau-next-week-as-special-as-it-gets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears want as much “live experience” for Justin Fields as possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields ran for 105 yards on five carries in the first quarter of Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Lions and the Bears led Detroit 10-7 when the first 15 minutes of play were up. The next 45 minutes played out very differently. The Bears managed 90 yards in the final three quarters and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-want-as-much-live-experience-for-justin-fields-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-want-as-much-live-experience-for-justin-fields-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 18 playoff picture: Packers, Seahawks, Lions vying for final NFC wild card]]></title><description><![CDATA[We know six of the seven NFC playoff teams. The seventh will be determined on the final day of the season. The Packers, Seahawks and Lions are all still alive for the final wild card spot in the NFC. The Packers are favored, needing only to beat the Lions at home, while the Seahawks need [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-18-playoff-picture-packers-seahawks-lions-vying-for-final-nfc-wild-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 02:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-18-playoff-picture-packers-seahawks-lions-vying-for-final-nfc-wild-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions dominate Bears, keep playoff hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[With one week left in the season, the Lions remain in playoff contention. A dominant 41-10 win today over the Bears kept Detroit in the NFC wild card race. Lions quarterback Jared Goff was poised and efficient, throwing for three touchdown passes and no interceptions, and Jamaal Williams ran for 144 yards. The Lions&rsquo; offense [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-dominate-bears-keep-playoff-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-dominate-bears-keep-playoff-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields tops 100 rushing yards in first quarter vs. Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields is closing in on the NFL&rsquo;s all-time record for rushing yards in a season by a quarterback, and he&rsquo;s getting closer every minute he&rsquo;s on the field against the Lions. Fields has already topped 100 rushing yards today in Detroit and the first quarter isn&rsquo;t even over yet. Among Fields&rsquo; impressive [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-tops-100-rushing-yards-in-first-quarter-vs-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-tops-100-rushing-yards-in-first-quarter-vs-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 17 early inactives: Bradley Chubb, Xavien Howard, Terron Armstead out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Dolphins had several key players listed as questionable on Friday and they&rsquo;ll be missing most of them against the Patriots on Sunday. Edge rusher Bradley Chubb (hand), cornerback Xavien Howard (knee), [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-17-early-inactives-bradley-chubb-xavien-howard-terron-armstead-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-17-early-inactives-bradley-chubb-xavien-howard-terron-armstead-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 17 injury report roundup: Azeez Ojulari questionable, Adoree’ Jackson doubtful for Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Cowboys and it continues with 14 games on Sunday. Injury reports for all of those games appear below. The Bills and Bengals play on Monday night and those teams will hand in their final injury reports on Saturday. Cardinals [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-17-injury-report-roundup-azeez-ojulari-questionable-adoree-jackson-doubtful-for-giants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-17-injury-report-roundup-azeez-ojulari-questionable-adoree-jackson-doubtful-for-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 17 injury report roundup: Azeel Ojulari questionable, Adoree’ Jackson doubtful for Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Cowboys and it continues with 14 games on Sunday. Injury reports for all of those games appear below. The Bills and Bengals play on Monday night and those teams will hand in their final injury reports on Saturday. Cardinals [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-17-injury-report-roundup-azeel-ojulari-questionable-adoree-jackson-doubtful-for-giants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-17-injury-report-roundup-azeel-ojulari-questionable-adoree-jackson-doubtful-for-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears: “No timeline” for announcing new team president/CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are looking for a new president and CEO. On Thursday, a report emerged that Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has emerged as a &ldquo;strong candidate&rdquo; for the job. The Bears have responded by pointing out that there is no timetable for announcing the successor to long-time team president Ted Phillips. &nbsp; &ldquo;We have [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-no-timeline-for-announcing-new-team-presidentceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-no-timeline-for-announcing-new-team-presidentceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers: Vikings have been better than Bears, which makes our rivalry more intense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers and Bears may have the NFL&rsquo;s oldest rivalry, but Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says that in recent years it&rsquo;s been the Vikings who have been the Packers&rsquo; true rivals. Asked to compare the Packers&rsquo; rivalries with the Bears and Vikings, Rodgers noted that in recent years it hasn&rsquo;t been all that competitive with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-vikings-have-been-better-than-bears-which-makes-our-rivalry-more-intense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-vikings-have-been-better-than-bears-which-makes-our-rivalry-more-intense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren a finalist for Bears president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears&rsquo; search for a new president has dipped into the college ranks. Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports that Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren is one of the final candidates in the search process for a new president/CEO in Chicago.&nbsp;Warren has been in his current job since 2020. Before taking the job with the Big [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-big-ten-commissioner-kevin-warren-a-finalist-for-bears-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-big-ten-commissioner-kevin-warren-a-finalist-for-bears-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears claim Michael Ojemudia off waivers, cut Taco Charlton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears claimed cornerback Michael Ojemudia off waivers Wednesday, a day after the Broncos waived him. The team announced the move. They waived defensive end Taco Charlton in a corresponding move. The Broncos selected Ojemudia in the third round of the 2020 draft out of Iowa. He appeared in all 16 games with 11 starts [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-claim-michael-ojemudia-off-waivers-cut-taco-charlton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-claim-michael-ojemudia-off-waivers-cut-taco-charlton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell: Panthers loss “best thing,” you do best work when your face gets kicked in]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-game winning streak moved the Lions into a good spot in the chase for playoff berths in the NFC going into Week 16, but their hopes of advancing to the postseason took a serious blow in Carolina. The Panthers got a win that boosted their bid for a division title while leaving the Lions [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dan-campbell-panthers-loss-best-thing-you-do-best-work-when-your-face-gets-kicked-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dan-campbell-panthers-loss-best-thing-you-do-best-work-when-your-face-gets-kicked-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears plan to start Justin Fields in final two games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields revealed postgame that he aggravated his injured non-throwing shoulder during Saturday&rsquo;s loss to the Bills. He added that he had a foot stepped on late and couldn&rsquo;t bear full weight but expected to be &ldquo;good to go&rdquo; for Week 17. Bears coach Matt Eberflus was asked whether Fields&rsquo; injuries might keep [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-plan-to-start-justin-fields-in-final-two-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-plan-to-start-justin-fields-in-final-two-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 17 playoff picture: Giants, Bucs would clinch NFC playoff berths with wins this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four teams have clinched playoff berths in the NFC, and two more can clinch with wins on Sunday. The Buccaneers will clinch the NFC South if they beat the Panthers, and the Giants will clinch an NFC wild card if they beat the Colts. Here&rsquo;s how the playoff picture looks heading into Week 17: CURRENTLY [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-17-playoff-picture-giants-bucs-would-clinch-nfc-playoff-berths-with-wins-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-17-playoff-picture-giants-bucs-would-clinch-nfc-playoff-berths-with-wins-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills will stay in Chicago tonight after blizzard closes Buffalo airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills will wake up Christmas morning in Chicago. After the Bills beat the Bears today, Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that his team will stay in Chicago overnight because a blizzard has closed the Buffalo airport. He said the Bills should be able to fly home tomorrow, but it was tough telling his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-will-stay-in-chicago-tonight-after-blizzard-closes-buffalo-airport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-will-stay-in-chicago-tonight-after-blizzard-closes-buffalo-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills stay atop the AFC with big second half in win over Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t an easy win, but after trailing at halftime the Bills dominated the second half on a cold and windy day in Chicago with their AFC lead intact. Winning 35-13 in Chicago clinched the AFC East for the Bills, and it ensured that they&rsquo;ll be the No. 1 team in the AFC heading into [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-stay-atop-the-afc-with-big-second-half-in-win-over-bears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-stay-atop-the-afc-with-big-second-half-in-win-over-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills start second half with two quick touchdowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills were trailing at halftime. That didn&rsquo;t last long. Buffalo scored two quick touchdowns to start the second half and now leads 21-10 at Chicago. The Bills&rsquo; touchdowns were both on the ground, with Devin Singletary scoring a 33-yard touchdown and James Cook scoring a 27-yard touchdown. If the Bills win out, they earn [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-start-second-half-with-two-quick-touchdowns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-start-second-half-with-two-quick-touchdowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears take surprising lead over Bills into halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills are in the lead for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. The Bears are mathematically eliminated from the NFC playoffs. Surely, the Bills will blow out the Bears today, right? Wrong. The Bears have taken a shocking 10-6 lead over the Bills at the halftime break. The Windy City can thank [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-take-surprising-lead-over-bills-into-halftime/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-take-surprising-lead-over-bills-into-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 16 early inactives: Tyler Huntley officially active for Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Ravens knew they would not have quarterback Lamar Jackson available for Saturday&rsquo;s home game against the Falcons as he was ruled out for the third straight week with a knee injury, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-16-early-inactives-tyler-huntley-officially-active-for-ravens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-16-early-inactives-tyler-huntley-officially-active-for-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 16 injury report roundup: Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Jaguars and it continues with 11 games on Saturday and three more on Sunday. Injury reports for all of those games appear below. The Colts and Chargers play on Monday night and those teams will hand in their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-16-injury-report-roundup-bradley-chubb-jaelan-phillips-questionable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-16-injury-report-roundup-bradley-chubb-jaelan-phillips-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Saturday NFL games will be played in far from ideal conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[We love a good bad weather game. Sometimes, however, the weather is too bad for the game to be good. On Saturday, eight games will be played in cold-as-balls conditions. Via Andrew Siciliano of NFL Network, the folks at AccuWeather have generated so-called &ldquo;RealFeel&rdquo; temperatures for Saturday. The coldest it will feel is in Cleveland, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eight-saturday-nfl-games-will-be-played-in-far-from-ideal-conditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eight-saturday-nfl-games-will-be-played-in-far-from-ideal-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears put Jaylon Johnson, Kindle Vildor on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears ended the seasons of two of their cornerbacks on Friday. Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor have both been placed on injured reserve. They will miss Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Bills as well as the final two games of the regular season. Johnson was listed as questionable to face Buffalo due to finger and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-jaylon-johnson-kindle-vildor-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-jaylon-johnson-kindle-vildor-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Oliver out of practice Thursday, questionable for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills aren&rsquo;t sure about defensive tackle Ed Oliver&lsquo;s availability for Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Bears. Oliver was added to the injury report on Wednesday as a limited participant due to a calf injury and he was off the field entirely for the team&rsquo;s final practice session of the week on Thursday. The Bills have [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ed-oliver-out-of-practice-thursday-questionable-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ed-oliver-out-of-practice-thursday-questionable-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears to activate Khalil Herbert, Chase Claypool doubtful]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are getting one of their key offensive players back to play the Bills this weekend. But they also won&rsquo;t have at least one of their key receivers and are unlikely to have a second. Via multiple reporters, head coach Matt Eberflus said during his Thursday press conference that the club is activating running [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-to-activate-khalil-herbert-chase-claypool-doubtful/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-to-activate-khalil-herbert-chase-claypool-doubtful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills rule out Mitch Morse, Boogie Basham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills head coach Sean McDermott ruled a couple of players out for Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Bears. McDermott said on WGR 55o that center Mitch Morse and defensive end Boogie Basham will not be in the lineup this weekend. The team&rsquo;s full list of injury designations will be released later on Thursday. Morse suffered a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-rule-out-mitch-morse-boogie-basham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-rule-out-mitch-morse-boogie-basham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.J. Watt made Pro Bowl after missing seven games, Eddie Jackson missed two and was off the ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears safety Eddie Jackson is out for the season with a foot injury and wouldn&rsquo;t be able to participate even if he made the Pro Bowl, but Jackson isn&rsquo;t happy about his snub &mdash; especially compared to Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, who has missed more time than Jackson but still made the AFC Pro Bowl [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tj-watt-made-pro-bowl-after-missing-seven-games-eddie-jackson-missed-two-and-was-off-the-ballot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tj-watt-made-pro-bowl-after-missing-seven-games-eddie-jackson-missed-two-and-was-off-the-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 Pro Bowl rosters announced: Eagles have eight players selected; Cowboys, Chiefs seven each]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL announced the complete rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, a week-long celebration of player skills featuring a new format spotlighting flag football. Six teams are sending at least five players to Las Vegas for the Feb. 5 event, with the Eagles leading the way with eight players. Receiver A.J. Brown, guard Landon [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/2023-pro-bowl-rosters-announced-eagles-have-eight-players-selected-cowboys-chiefs-seven-each/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 02:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/2023-pro-bowl-rosters-announced-eagles-have-eight-players-selected-cowboys-chiefs-seven-each/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills flying to Chicago a day early with blizzard looming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago is bracing for a blizzard, and that means yet another Bills game is being affected by the weather. The Bills announced today that they are flying to Chicago on Thursday evening instead of Friday because of potential travel issues before Saturday&rsquo;s game against the Bears. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-flying-to-chicago-a-day-early-with-blizzard-looming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-flying-to-chicago-a-day-early-with-blizzard-looming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen returns to full participation in Wednesday’s practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen said earlier Wednesday that his right elbow injury feels better after a limited practice day Tuesday. The practice report confirmed he had full participation. Allen is on the report for a seventh week, but Tuesday marked the first practice since Nov. 23 that he was limited. The Bills had three other [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-returns-to-full-participation-in-wednesdays-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-returns-to-full-participation-in-wednesdays-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panthers claim Justin Layne off waivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Panthers added a cornerback to their active roster on Wednesday. The team announced that they have claimed Justin Layne off of waivers. Layne was dropped by the Bears on Tuesday. Layne entered the NFL as a Steelers third-round pick in 2019 and played in 43 games for Pittsburgh over his first three seasons. He [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-claim-justin-layne-off-waivers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/panthers-claim-justin-layne-off-waivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen: Elbow felt “really good” after limiting throws yesterday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen was listed as limited on Buffalo&rsquo;s Tuesday injury report with his right elbow issue. Allen has said that he&rsquo;ll have to manage the elbow injury throughout the rest of the season. But apparently, a little rest was exactly what Allen needed. &ldquo;It feels good,&rdquo; Allen said of his elbow during his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-elbow-felt-really-good-after-limiting-throws-yesterday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-elbow-felt-really-good-after-limiting-throws-yesterday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With “bomb cyclone” storm looming, Bills OC Ken Dorsey developing “contingency plans” for Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a lot of attention paid to the weather heading into last Saturday night&rsquo;s game between the Dolphins and Bills in Buffalo, but the impact of snow on the game was mainly limited to fans throwing snowballs from the stands. Snow did start falling again in the fourth quarter without having any real impact [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/with-bomb-cyclone-storm-looming-bills-oc-ken-dorsey-developing-contingency-plans-for-chicago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/with-bomb-cyclone-storm-looming-bills-oc-ken-dorsey-developing-contingency-plans-for-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Allen limited in Tuesday practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills quarterback Josh Allen has not missed time with the right elbow injury he suffered back in the Week Nine loss to the Jets. But on Tuesday, he was listed as a limited participant in practice due to the elbow issue for the first time in several weeks. Allen threw 40 times in Saturday&rsquo;s victory [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-limited-in-tuesday-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/josh-allen-limited-in-tuesday-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields on Ndamukong Suh hit: Too many times I’ve slid and been hit and don’t get flags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was somehow not flagged despite hitting Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the head after Fields had gone to the ground in a slide on Sunday, and Fields said today that it didn&rsquo;t feel good. Asked what he thought about the play, Fields said he&rsquo;s getting frustrated with how often he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-ndamukong-suh-hit-too-many-times-ive-slid-and-been-hit-and-dont-get-flags/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-ndamukong-suh-hit-too-many-times-ive-slid-and-been-hit-and-dont-get-flags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears don’t know if Teven Jenkins will play again this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears guard Teven Jenkins was stretchered off the field with a neck injury during last Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Eagles and he went to the hospital for further evaluation. On Monday, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that Jenkins got out of the hospital later in the day and was seeing specialists to gain more [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-dont-know-if-teven-jenkins-will-play-again-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-dont-know-if-teven-jenkins-will-play-again-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills activate Ike Boettger, release Brandin Bryant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bills are getting back some depth on their offensive line at a key time. Buffalo announced on Monday that the team has activated Ike Boettger off of the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Boettger has been working his way back from a torn Achilles, suffered in Week 16 of last year. He signed a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-activate-ike-boettger-release-brandin-bryant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-activate-ike-boettger-release-brandin-bryant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khalil Herbert “cleared, ready to go” for Bears this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears offensive backfield is set to get a little deeper this week. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said on Monday that the team expects to have running back Khalil Herbert back from a hip injury when they face the Bills on Christmas Eve. Herbert has missed the last four games, which leaves him eligible [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/khalil-herbert-cleared-ready-to-go-for-bears-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/khalil-herbert-cleared-ready-to-go-for-bears-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Hurts: I want guys to know that we’ll always find a way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first half of Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears did not go the way that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wanted it to go, but throwing two interceptions and taking some big hits didn&rsquo;t lead to him losing his cool. Wide receiver A.J. Brown said that Hurts was &ldquo;the same way as you see him&rdquo; heading [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-hurts-i-want-guys-to-know-that-well-always-find-a-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jalen-hurts-i-want-guys-to-know-that-well-always-find-a-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 16 playoff picture: Eagles marching to No. 1 seed, all four NFC East teams currently in]]></title><description><![CDATA[All four NFC East teams are in good shape to make the playoffs, but the Eagles are by far the best of the bunch. With three weeks remaining in the 2022 NFL season, the Eagles are almost certain to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. And the three wild card teams at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-16-playoff-picture-eagles-marching-to-no-1-seed-all-four-nfc-east-teams-currently-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-16-playoff-picture-eagles-marching-to-no-1-seed-all-four-nfc-east-teams-currently-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles improve to 13-1 with win over Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles are cruising to the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. A 25-20 win in Chicago today improved Philadelphia&rsquo;s record to 13-1 and made it all but certain that the Eagles will have home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. They haven&rsquo;t officially clinched it, but the rest of the NFC has no realistic [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-improve-to-13-1-with-win-over-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-improve-to-13-1-with-win-over-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields injured, misses one play while Bears turn to Nathan Peterman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are trying to come from behind in the fourth quarter today against the Eagles, and they&rsquo;re doing it without quarterback Justin Fields. Fields was injured on a running play, initially started limping back to the huddle, but then went to the ground and needed help to get off the field. On the sideline [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-injured-misses-one-play-while-bears-turn-to-nathan-peterman/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-injured-misses-one-play-while-bears-turn-to-nathan-peterman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields injured, Bears turn to Nathan Peterman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are trying to come from behind in the fourth quarter today against the Eagles, and they&rsquo;re doing it without quarterback Justin Fields. Fields was injured on a running play, initially started limping back to the huddle, but then went to the ground and needed help to get off the field. On the sideline [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-injured-bears-turn-to-nathan-peterman/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-injured-bears-turn-to-nathan-peterman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears’ Teven Jenkins stretchered off field with neck injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins suffered a scary injury today against the Eagles. Jenkins went down on what seemed like a routine play during the Bears&rsquo; first offensive possession and stayed down for several minutes. He was eventually loaded onto a stretcher and taken off the field. The Bears announced that Jenkins is out for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-teven-jenkins-stretchered-off-field-with-neck-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-teven-jenkins-stretchered-off-field-with-neck-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 15 early inactives: Chris Jones active for Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Chiefs had a couple of questionable players on their final injury report of the week and both of them are going to be in the lineup against the Texans on Sunday. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-15-early-inactives-chris-jones-active-for-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-15-early-inactives-chris-jones-active-for-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 15 injury report roundup: Jakobi Meyers, Rhamondre Stevenson questionable for Pats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the 49ers and it continues with three games on Saturday and 11 more on Sunday. Injury reports for all of those games appear below. The Rams and Packers play on Monday night and those teams will hand in their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-15-injury-report-roundup-jakobi-meyers-rhamondre-stevenson-questionable-for-pats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-15-injury-report-roundup-jakobi-meyers-rhamondre-stevenson-questionable-for-pats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Sirianni on the Micah Parsons-Jalen Hurts conversation: “We’re focused on the Bears”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons didn&rsquo;t mean to start a &ldquo;shit storm&rdquo; this week. But he did. And the Eagles are doing to best not to stir it up any more than Parsons already has. &ldquo;I think the back and forth more has been, from what I&rsquo;ve seen is like &mdash; I mean, no offense, you [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-sirianni-on-the-micah-parsons-jalen-hurts-conversation-were-focused-on-the-bears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-sirianni-on-the-micah-parsons-jalen-hurts-conversation-were-focused-on-the-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields set to play, Chase Claypool ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields missed Wednesday&rsquo;s practice with an illness, but there&rsquo;s no concern about his status for Sunday. Fields returned to practice on Thursday and he has no injury designation for this weekend&rsquo;s game against the Eagles. Fields was 20-of-25 for 254 and two interceptions in last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Packers. While Fields [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-set-to-play-chase-claypool-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-set-to-play-chase-claypool-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 15 playoff picture: 49ers join Eagles in the NFC playoffs, five spots still open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers have won the NFC West, becoming the second team in the NFC to clinch a playoff berth and the first to clinch their division. Thursday night&rsquo;s win over the Seahawks made the 49ers the NFC West champions. The 49ers actually don&rsquo;t have a whole lot to play for over the final three weeks [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-15-playoff-picture-49ers-join-eagles-in-the-nfc-playoffs-five-spots-still-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-15-playoff-picture-49ers-join-eagles-in-the-nfc-playoffs-five-spots-still-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields returns for full practice Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields was back to work on Thursday. Fields did not practice with the team on Wednesday because of an illness, but he was back on the field as the team continued preparing to face the Eagles on Sunday. Fields was listed as a full participant, so he&rsquo;s on track to play as [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-returns-for-full-practice-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-returns-for-full-practice-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Goedert: Things are trending in the right direction to play this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles opened tight end Dallas Goedert&lsquo;s practice window on Wednesday and it seems like he may be activated in time for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears. Goedert has been dealing with a shoulder injury that&rsquo;s kept him out since the loss to Washington in Week 10. He said on Wednesday that it&rsquo;s been fun [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dallas-goedert-things-are-trending-in-the-right-direction-to-play-this-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dallas-goedert-things-are-trending-in-the-right-direction-to-play-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roquan Smith: Ryan Poles told me the Bears would build around me, not trade me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears General Manager Ryan Poles traded linebacker Roquan Smith to the Ravens just before the trade deadline, and Smith says Poles was going back on his word. Smith told TheAthletic.com that Poles told him repeatedly that his future was in Chicago and that they would work out a long-term contract extension. &ldquo;I thought Poles would [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-ryan-poles-told-me-the-bears-would-build-around-me-not-trade-me/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-ryan-poles-told-me-the-bears-would-build-around-me-not-trade-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields to miss practice with an illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears will not have quarterback Justin Fields at practice on Wednesday. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that Fields will miss the team&rsquo;s first on-field work of the week because of an illness. Eberflus called Fields day-to-day in regard to his status for Sunday&rsquo;s home game against the Eagles. Fields missed one game [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-to-miss-practice-with-an-illness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-to-miss-practice-with-an-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles open practice window for Dallas Goedert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles could get back an important depth piece as soon as this weekend&rsquo;s game against the Bears. Philadelphia announced on Wednesday that the club has designated tight end Dallas Goedert to return, opening his 21-day practice window. Goedert has been out with a shoulder injury for a moth. He last caught three passes for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-open-practice-window-for-dallas-goedert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-open-practice-window-for-dallas-goedert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 15 playoff picture: 49ers-Seahawks could decide the NFC West race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFC West could be decided on Sunday. If the 49ers beat the Seahawks, the division race is over and the 49ers win. Even if the Seahawks win the 49ers will be the favorites, but Seattle has to win to stay alive. Here&rsquo;s how the NFC playoff picture looks after Monday night: CURRENTLY IN 1. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-15-playoff-picture-49ers-seahawks-could-decide-the-nfc-west-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-15-playoff-picture-49ers-seahawks-could-decide-the-nfc-west-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus on Chase Claypool: I wouldn’t say he has full grasp of offense yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears weren&rsquo;t seen as buyers heading into the trade deadline so it came as a surprise that they sent a second-round pick to the Steelers for wide receiver Chase Claypool last month. Claypool&rsquo;s arrival bolstered an undermanned receiving corps that got even thinner when Darnell Mooney was lost for the season, but Claypool hasn&rsquo;t [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-on-chase-claypool-i-wouldnt-say-he-has-full-grasp-of-offense-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-on-chase-claypool-i-wouldnt-say-he-has-full-grasp-of-offense-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Eagles don’t think Reed Blankenship is a candidate for IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles safety Reed Blankenship left Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Giants after hurting his knee, but it doesn&rsquo;t look like he will miss an extended period of time. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that scans of Blankenship&rsquo;s knee taken on Monday showed a low-grade sprain. He may be in line to miss some time, but [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-eagles-dont-think-reed-blankenship-is-a-candidate-for-ir/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-eagles-dont-think-reed-blankenship-is-a-candidate-for-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 14 NFL playoff picture: Eagles pulling away from the rest of the NFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles are the class of the NFC. That was clear before Sunday&rsquo;s games, but it&rsquo;s even more clear now. The Eagles blew out the Giants, the Vikings lost to the Lions, and now Philadelphia has a two-game lead over the rest of the conference with only four games left in the season. Here&rsquo;s how [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-eagles-pulling-away-from-the-rest-of-the-nfc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-eagles-pulling-away-from-the-rest-of-the-nfc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 14 NFL playoff picture: Eagles, Vikings can clinch on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and two NFC teams can clinch playoff berths on Sunday. Meanwhile, another game features two NFC division leaders squaring off, and a couple of teams on the cusp of the playoff race have big opportunities to get into the thick of it. Here&rsquo;s how the NFC playoff [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-eagles-vikings-can-clinch-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-eagles-vikings-can-clinch-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s Week 13 2022 NFL awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stretch run is coming, one week at a time. And to cap every remaining week, we&rsquo;ll have out some awards. You know the routine by now. Five winners. Plenty of other deserving finalists. Here we go. Offensive player of the week: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Superman has Kryptonite, and Patrick Mahomes has Joe Burrow. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-week-13-2022-nfl-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-week-13-2022-nfl-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL announces 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL has unveiled this year&rsquo;s list of nominees for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. The award has been given out since 1970 and was renamed for the late Bears star in 1999. The award honors a player for his excellence on and off the field with each team nominating a player [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-announces-2022-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-nominees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-announces-2022-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 14 NFL playoff picture: Buccaneers take big step toward winning NFC South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone has to win the NFC South, and after Monday night, it will almost certainly be the Buccaneers. The 6-6 Bucs haven&rsquo;t had a good season, but their 17-16 comeback win over the Saints on Monday night gives them a 1.5-game lead over the Falcons in the NFC South, and the Bucs also have the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-buccaneers-take-big-step-toward-winning-nfc-south/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-14-nfl-playoff-picture-buccaneers-take-big-step-toward-winning-nfc-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 13 NFL playoff picture: Buccaneers can take commanding lead in NFC South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight&rsquo;s game between the Buccaneers and Saints matches up two teams with losing records, but it still has major playoff implications. The Bucs are already in first place in the NFC South, but a win would give them a commanding lead in the division, and not much time for the Saints, Falcons or Panthers to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-13-nfl-playoff-picture-buccaneers-can-take-commanding-lead-in-nfc-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-13-nfl-playoff-picture-buccaneers-can-take-commanding-lead-in-nfc-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Jones: Christian Watson can do it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson only scored one touchdown through the first nine weeks of the season, but he&rsquo;s spent the last four weeks making up for lost time. Watson caught a touchdown and ran for another during Sunday&rsquo;s 28-19 win over the Bears and he now has eight touchdowns over the last four [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-jones-christian-watson-can-do-it-all/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-jones-christian-watson-can-do-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers beat Bears to become winningest franchise in NFL history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neither the Packers nor the Bears is going anywhere this season, but today Green Bay went to Chicago and left with a win that has historical significance. The Packers&rsquo; 28-19 win over the Bears was the 787th win in Packers team history, making them the winningest franchise in the history of the NFL. The Bears [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-beat-bears-to-become-winningest-franchise-in-nfl-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 21:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-beat-bears-to-become-winningest-franchise-in-nfl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields shakes off injury and starts strong for Bears vs. Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields is off to a hot start against the Packers. Fields, who missed last week&rsquo;s game with a shoulder injury, looks none the worse for wear today against the Packers. He scored a sensational 55-yard rushing touchdown, and he&rsquo;s also 7-for-9 for 126 yards passing midway through the second quarter. Fields is [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-shakes-off-injury-and-starts-strong-for-bears-vs-packers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-shakes-off-injury-and-starts-strong-for-bears-vs-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 13 early inactives: T.J. Watt is active for Steelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Linebacker T.J. Watt&lsquo;s availability was the biggest question mark for the Steelers heading into Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Falcons. Watt was a limited participant in practice all week because of injured ribs [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-13-early-inactives-tj-watt-is-active-for-steelers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-13-early-inactives-tj-watt-is-active-for-steelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 13 injury report roundup: Josh Jacobs questionable for the Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Bills and it continues with 13 more games on Sunday, which means that the 26 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Saints and Buccaneers play on Monday and their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-13-injury-report-roundup-josh-jacobs-questionable-for-the-raiders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-13-injury-report-roundup-josh-jacobs-questionable-for-the-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers had limited practice Friday, has no designation for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers won&rsquo;t have left tackle David Bakhtiari. They will have quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Bakhtiari had an appendectomy today, the team announced. That&rsquo;s not good news for Rodgers, who has injuries to his right thumb and a rib. Rodgers had another limited practice Friday, after missing Wednesday&rsquo;s work, and he has exited the practice report. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-had-limited-practice-friday-has-no-designation-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-had-limited-practice-friday-has-no-designation-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Bakhtiari out Sunday after appendectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari continues to miss time because of health issues, but this time it&rsquo;s not his knee. Bakhtiari had an appendectomy today and will be out for Sunday&rsquo;s game in Chicago, the Packers announced today. That means the Packers will be without their starting left tackle on a day when they especially [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-bakhtiari-out-sunday-after-appendectomy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-bakhtiari-out-sunday-after-appendectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields on track to start, Trevor Siemian out for year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like Justin Fields will be back at quarterback for the Bears this weekend. Fields does not have an injury designation for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Packers. Fields missed last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Jets with a left shoulder injury, but moved back to full practice participation on Thursday. Trevor Siemian started in place [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-track-to-start-trevor-siemian-out-for-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-track-to-start-trevor-siemian-out-for-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 13 NFL playoff picture: Commanders-Giants has big NFC postseason implications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s biggest game in the NFC playoff picture is the Commanders against the Giants, with Washington surging and New York fading. Early in the season the Giants looked like this year&rsquo;s surprise playoff team, while the Commanders looked like they were going nowhere fast. But the Giants have collapsed just as the Commanders have turned [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-13-nfl-playoff-picture-commanders-giants-has-big-nfc-postseason-implications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-13-nfl-playoff-picture-commanders-giants-has-big-nfc-postseason-implications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields upgraded to full participant in Thursday’s practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s some good news out of Chicago on the injury front. Quarterback Justin Fields has been upgraded from limited in Wednesday&rsquo;s practice to a full participant in Thursday&rsquo;s session. Fields is dealing with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder and missed last week&rsquo;s game. But the fact that he&rsquo;s a full participant on Thursday is [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-upgraded-to-full-participant-in-thursdays-practice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-upgraded-to-full-participant-in-thursdays-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills put Von Miller on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills edge rusher Von Miller said this week that he was hopeful about returning from his knee injury in time to play the Jets in Week 14, but that&rsquo;s not going to happen. The Bills announced on Thursday that Miller has been placed on injured reserve. He will miss at least four games as a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-put-von-miller-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bills-put-von-miller-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers returns to practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[After sitting out Wednesday&rsquo;s practice, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was back for Thursday&rsquo;s session. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Rodgers was on the field participating during individual drills in the portion of practice open to media. Rodgers is officially listed with both right thumb and rib injuries on Green Bay&rsquo;s practice report. But [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-returns-to-practice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-returns-to-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears and Packers tied with 786 franchise wins, meet Sunday for most wins in NFL history]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a century, the Bears have been the winningest franchise in NFL history. That could change on Sunday. The Packers and Bears are currently tied with 786 wins in franchise history, so the winner of their game on Sunday will have the title as the winningest team in league history. If that&rsquo;s the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-and-packers-tied-with-786-franchise-wins-meet-sunday-for-most-wins-in-nfl-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-and-packers-tied-with-786-franchise-wins-meet-sunday-for-most-wins-in-nfl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Robinson: I was upset about being inactive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets made running back James Robinson a healthy scratch for last Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Bears and that was not a happy turn of events for the veteran. Robinson was traded to the Jets late last month after Breece Hall tore his ACL and he appeared in three games for the team before being [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/james-robinson-i-was-upset-about-being-inactive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/james-robinson-i-was-upset-about-being-inactive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers officially a non-participant at practice; Romeo Doubs limited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers coach Matt LaFleur said earlier in the day that Aaron Rodgers wouldn&rsquo;t practice. The quarterback did indeed rest and rehab instead. The Packers released their practice report Wednesday, and it listed Rodgers as DNP with his right thumb and rib injuries. Rodgers injured his thumb in Week 5 and left Sunday&rsquo;s game before it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-officially-a-non-participant-at-practice-romeo-doubs-limited/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-officially-a-non-participant-at-practice-romeo-doubs-limited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt LaFleur: Aaron Rodgers won’t practice on Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed optimism that he&rsquo;ll play on Sunday at Chicago. On Wednesday, Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Rodgers won&rsquo;t practice on Wednesday. Rodgers had missed most Wednesday sessions since injuring his thumb in Week Five. On Sunday, Rodgers suffered a rib injury that caused him to leave the game against [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-lafleur-aaron-rodgers-wont-practice-on-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-lafleur-aaron-rodgers-wont-practice-on-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign Tim Boyle off Lions practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[With multiple injuries at quarterback, the Bears have brought another to the building. Chicago has signed Tim Boyle off the Lions&rsquo; practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday. Boyle started three games for the Lions last year, going 0-3. In five appearances, he completed 65 percent of his passes for 526 yards with three touchdowns [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-tim-boyle-off-lions-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-tim-boyle-off-lions-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields will be limited in practice, Trevor Siemian will sit out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are dealing with injuries at quarterback and that will impact the practice participation levels of two members of the group on Wednesday. Head coach Matt Eberflus said at a pre-practice press conference that Justin Fields will be limited in practice. Fields missed last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Jets with a left shoulder injury [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-will-be-limited-in-practice-trevor-siemian-will-sit-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-will-be-limited-in-practice-trevor-siemian-will-sit-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers sign Innis Gaines to 53-man roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[News emerged earlier on Tuesday that the Packers were waiving safety Johnathan Abram. Now Green Bay has dropped word of its corresponding roster move. The Packers have signed safety Innis Gaines to the active roster from their practice squad. Gaines appeared in two games this season for Green Bay, playing 27 special teams snaps. He [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-sign-innis-gaines-to-53-man-roster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-sign-innis-gaines-to-53-man-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears put Eddie Jackson, Darnell Mooney on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears lost a couple of key players to injuries in Sunday&rsquo;s 31-10 loss to the Jets and both of them were moved to the injured reserve list on Tuesday. Safety Eddie Jackson and wide receiver Darnell Mooney are both out for at least the next four games, but neither player is expected to see [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-eddie-jackson-darnell-mooney-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-eddie-jackson-darnell-mooney-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears to sign Adrian Colbert]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Eddie Jackson dealing with a significant Lisfranc injury, the Bears are bringing in another defensive back. Chicago is signing veteran safety Adrian Colbert, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. Colbert was last with the Titans during this year&rsquo;s training camp. He was released in the roster cuts to 53 players. A 49ers seventh-round pick in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-to-sign-adrian-colbert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-to-sign-adrian-colbert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers says he plans on playing this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of injuries is growing. His desire to compete isn&rsquo;t shrinking. At least not yet. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said during his latest appearance with Pat McAfee that Rodgers is on track to return to action against the Bears on Sunday, in Chicago. &ldquo;I got good news with the scans yesterday,&rdquo; Rodgers said, via [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-says-he-plans-on-playing-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-says-he-plans-on-playing-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears believe Eddie Jackson has significant Lisfranc injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears safety Eddie Jackson left Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Jets with an injury that looks like a serious one. Jackson suffered what the team believes was a significant Lisfranc injury, according to NFL Network. Although he is still being evaluated, that would almost certainly mean his season is over and could even affect him into [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-believe-eddie-jackson-has-significant-lisfranc-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-believe-eddie-jackson-has-significant-lisfranc-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt LaFleur on Joe Barry: If I thought there was an issue there, we’d make a change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers have had no shortage of things fail to come together for them this season and the defense has been at the top of the list in recent weeks. Sunday night&rsquo;s loss to the Eagles was the third straight time that the Packers have allowed more than 400 yards and they gave up 363 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-lafleur-on-joe-barry-if-i-thought-there-was-an-issue-there-wed-make-a-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-lafleur-on-joe-barry-if-i-thought-there-was-an-issue-there-wed-make-a-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt LaFleur: Aaron Rodgers feeling better, will start if healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers couldn&rsquo;t finish Sunday night&rsquo;s loss to the Eagles because of injured ribs, but said after the game that he would try to play against the Bears in Week 13 if scans of the injury show no serious damage. On Monday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said at his press conference that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-lafleur-aaron-rodgers-feeling-better-will-start-if-healthy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-lafleur-aaron-rodgers-feeling-better-will-start-if-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darnell Mooney likely to have season-ending ankle surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney left Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Jets with an ankle injury and it looks like that will be the final time we see him on the field this season. Word on Sunday night was that the Bears feared a serious injury and head coach Matt Eberflus confirmed that fear in a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-likely-to-have-season-ending-ankle-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-likely-to-have-season-ending-ankle-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike White took advantage of the lesson learned in three 2021 starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, Jets quarterback Mike White started three games. The lessons he learned in that trio of contests helped prepare him for Sunday&rsquo;s unexpected (as of last week) debut, against the Bears. &ldquo;I think the biggest thing I&rsquo;ve learned just from my playing experiences last year was how to handle success because the Cincinnati game, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-took-advantage-of-the-lesson-learned-in-three-2021-starts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-took-advantage-of-the-lesson-learned-in-three-2021-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers injured his ribs, but is optimistic he’ll play Sunday vs. Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he suffered injured ribs and feared he had a punctured lung when he exited Sunday night&rsquo;s loss to the Eagles, but that he thinks he can play next week&rsquo;s game at Chicago. &ldquo;It was in the first half and then got kind of re-aggravated in the third quarter, just having [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-injured-his-ribs-but-is-optimistic-hell-play-sunday-vs-bears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-injured-his-ribs-but-is-optimistic-hell-play-sunday-vs-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears fear Darnell Mooney has season-ending ankle injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who left today&rsquo;s game in the third quarter, may be done for 2022. Mooney suffered an ankle injury that the Bears fear will be season-ending, according to NFL Network. Although Mooney will get another evaluation before any decisions are made, it appears that Mooney has torn ligaments in his ankle [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-fear-darnell-mooney-has-season-ending-ankle-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-fear-darnell-mooney-has-season-ending-ankle-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: Justin Fields getting better, couldn’t protect himself today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields did not play in Sunday&rsquo;s 31-10 loss to the Jets because of a left shoulder injury, but the Bears aren&rsquo;t ready to make any determination about his availability against the Packers in Week 13. After the loss, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that the call will come down to &ldquo;his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-justin-fields-getting-better-couldnt-protect-himself-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-justin-fields-getting-better-couldnt-protect-himself-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Siemian was embarrassed by pregame oblique injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[While just about everyone expected Justin Fields to miss Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Jets, there was some unexpected confusion about who would be starting at quarterback for the Bears. The team announced that Trevor Siemian would not start after injuring his oblique while warming up for the game, but they then reversed course and said [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trevor-siemian-was-embarrassed-by-pregame-oblique-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trevor-siemian-was-embarrassed-by-pregame-oblique-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elijah Moore: That’s what happens when we play Jets football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore&lsquo;s postgame comments earlier this season drew attention because of his complaints about his role on the offense. Moore only caught two passes against the Bears on Sunday, but there was no bellyaching to be heard. One of the catches went for a 42-yard gain and the other was a 22-yard [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/elijah-moore-thats-what-happens-when-we-play-jets-football/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/elijah-moore-thats-what-happens-when-we-play-jets-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike White throws three TDs, Jets roll past Bears 31-10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets head coach Robert Saleh&rsquo;s decision to change quarterbacks came up a winner on Sunday. Mike White threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns after being bumped up the depth chart in the wake of the Jets failing to score a touchdowns in last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Patriots. Zach Wilson looked lost for most [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-throws-three-tds-jets-roll-past-bears-31-10/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-throws-three-tds-jets-roll-past-bears-31-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike White, Jets push lead to 31-10 over Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears had a 10-7 lead over the Jets early in the second quarter, but it has been all Jets since that point. Running back Ty Johnson plowed through the Bears defense for a 32-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes to play in the third quarter and the Jets are now leading their [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-jets-push-lead-to-31-10-over-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-jets-push-lead-to-31-10-over-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darnell Mooney to locker room with leg injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears lost a defensive starter to an injury in the first half and an offensive one went to the locker room in the third quarter. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney stayed down at the end of a David Montgomery run and grabbed at his lower left leg. Mooney needed to be helped off the field [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-to-locker-room-with-leg-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-to-locker-room-with-leg-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets lead Bears 17-10 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets managed three points in last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Patriots, so things have already gone a lot better for them against the Bears. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson caught a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Mike White and Greg Zuerlein&lsquo;s 57-yard field goal just before the half pushed the Jets&rsquo; lead to 17-10 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-lead-bears-17-10-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-lead-bears-17-10-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garrett Wilson scores long TD, Eddie Jackson leaves with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has been a big beneficiary of the decision to turn the quarterback duties over to Mike White. Wilson turned a good gain into a 54-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears. It was Wilson&rsquo;s second touchdown catch of the first half and the Jets are [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/garrett-wilson-scores-long-td-eddie-jackson-leaves-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/garrett-wilson-scores-long-td-eddie-jackson-leaves-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears up 10-7 after Trevor Siemian TD pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears offense has put together a pair of scoring drives to open Sunday&rsquo;s game at MetLife Stadium. Wide receiver Byron Pringle scored his first touchdown as a Bear on a four-yard toss from Trevor Siemian early in the second quarter. The score put the Bears up 10-7 over the Jets. Siemian helped set up [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-up-10-7-after-trevor-siemian-td-pass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-up-10-7-after-trevor-siemian-td-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike White puts Jets up 7-0, Trevor Siemian starts for Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets came out throwing with Mike White on Sunday and it paid off with an early lead. White hit Garrett Wilson for an eight-yard touchdown to cap a 75-yard opening drive against the Bears. White completed 6-of-7 passes for 69 yards to stake the Jets to a 7-0 lead. White is starting in place [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-puts-jets-up-7-0-trevor-siemian-starts-for-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-puts-jets-up-7-0-trevor-siemian-starts-for-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike White puts Jets up 7-0, starts for Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets came out throwing with Mike White on Sunday and it paid off with an early lead. White hit Garrett Wilson for an eight-yard touchdown to cap a 75-yard opening drive against the Bears. White completed 6-of-7 passes for 69 yards to stake the Jets to a 7-0 lead. White is starting in place [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-puts-jets-up-7-0-starts-for-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-puts-jets-up-7-0-starts-for-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears now say they’ll make game-time decision on starting quarterback]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s been more intrigue than expected about who will start at quarterback for the Bears against the Jets on Sunday. Justin Fields is inactive because of a left shoulder injury and that meant Trevor Siemian was the next man up on the depth chart. Siemian injured his oblique during warmups, however, and the Bears announced [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-now-say-theyll-make-game-time-decision-on-starting-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-now-say-theyll-make-game-time-decision-on-starting-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan Peterman to start for Bears after Trevor Siemian injured in pregame warmups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are down to their third-string quarterback today against the Jets. Nathan Peterman, who was just called up from the practice squad yesterday, will start today. Bears starting quarterback Justin Fields has been ruled out with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. Second string quarterback Trevor Siemian was preparing to start, but he suffered [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nathan-peterman-to-start-for-bears-after-trevor-siemian-injured-in-pregame-warmups/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nathan-peterman-to-start-for-bears-after-trevor-siemian-injured-in-pregame-warmups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 12 early inactives: Ja’Marr Chase officially out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. It looked for part of this week like the Bengals would be getting wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase back from his hip injury, but things did not wind up playing out that way. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-12-early-inactives-jamarr-chase-officially-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-12-early-inactives-jamarr-chase-officially-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields inactive for Bears Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[All signs pointed to Bears quarterback Justin Fields sitting out on Sunday and the team officially ruled him out 90 minutes ahead of their game against the Jets. Fields hurt his left, non-throwing shoulder in last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Falcons and he never seemed optimistic about his chances of getting on the field over [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-inactive-for-bears-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-inactive-for-bears-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs point to no Justin Fields on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent weeks, Bears quarterback Justin Fields has become one of the most exciting players in the NFL. We may have to wait at least another week to see him play again. Per multiple reports, Fields isn&rsquo;t likely to play on Sunday against the Jets. He made the trip to New Jersey, but it&rsquo;s currently [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/signs-point-to-no-justin-fields-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 04:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/signs-point-to-no-justin-fields-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears elevate Nathan Peterman to active roster with Justin Fields questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[We don&rsquo;t yet know whether Bears quarterback Justin Fields will play on Sunday against the Jets, but the Bears are at least concerned enough about Fields&rsquo; health that they&rsquo;re adding a third quarterback to the active roster. Nathan Peterman has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-elevate-nathan-peterman-to-active-roster-with-justin-fields-questionable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-elevate-nathan-peterman-to-active-roster-with-justin-fields-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 12 injury report roundup: Cam Jordan, Marshon Lattimore questionable for Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with wins by the Bills, Cowboys, and Vikings and it continues with 12 more games on Sunday, which means that the 24 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Colts and Steelers play on Monday and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-12-injury-report-roundup-cam-jordan-marshon-lattimore-questionable-for-saints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 23:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-12-injury-report-roundup-cam-jordan-marshon-lattimore-questionable-for-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields listed as questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets are preparing to face Bears quarterback Justin Fields on Sunday, but the Bears aren&rsquo;t making any declarations about his status. Fields is dealing with a left shoulder injury that he suffered in last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Falcons. He has been cleared to practice on a limited basis, but head coach Matt Eberflus [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-listed-as-questionable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-listed-as-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Saleh: We’re preparing to face Justin Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets have announced that they will have a new starting quarterback this weekend, but the Bears have not made any announcement about who will be taking snaps on Sunday yet. Justin Fields injured his left shoulder last weekend and said on Wednesday that he&rsquo;s not sure he&rsquo;ll be able to play at MetLife Stadium [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-saleh-were-preparing-to-face-justin-fields/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-saleh-were-preparing-to-face-justin-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.J. Reed: Zach Wilson “definitely earned” respect with what he said Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Jets quarterback Zach Wilson lost his starting job on Wednesday, he spoke to reporters about his response to his performance in last Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Patriots. Wilson went 9-of-22 for 77 yards in a game that the Jets lost 10-3 on a punt return touchdown in the final seconds and then said he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dj-reed-zach-wilson-definitely-earned-respect-with-what-he-said-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dj-reed-zach-wilson-definitely-earned-respect-with-what-he-said-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zach Wilson: The way I handled Sunday wasn’t right]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Jets quarterback Zach Wilson&lsquo;s last visit with the media, he said he didn&rsquo;t feel like he let the defense down in last Sunday&rsquo;s 10-3 loss to the Patriots. That comment was not well received in the Jets locker room and Wilson addressed it during a Wednesday session with reporters from the team&rsquo;s facility. Wilson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/zach-wilson-the-way-i-handled-sunday-wasnt-right/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/zach-wilson-the-way-i-handled-sunday-wasnt-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields has separated shoulder with partially torn ligaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields clarified the injury to his left shoulder, saying he has &ldquo;a separated shoulder with partially torn ligaments, basically an AC joint.&rdquo; Fields practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, and said afterward that if the game was today, he would not be able to play. He called the pain &ldquo;pretty high&rdquo; and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-has-separated-shoulder-with-partially-torn-ligaments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-has-separated-shoulder-with-partially-torn-ligaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets-Bears point spread didn’t change after Zach Wilson benching]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quarterback change usually affects the point spread on an NFL game. Unless the starter is no better than the backup. And that&rsquo;s the case with the Jets, who benched Zach Wilson today. The point spread at most sports books for Sunday&rsquo;s Bears at Jets game was Jets favored by 4.5 before news of the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-bears-point-spread-didnt-change-after-zach-wilson-benching/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-bears-point-spread-didnt-change-after-zach-wilson-benching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zach Wilson’s return to the lineup will be up to him]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets are putting Zach Wilson on the bench. But they&rsquo;re not pulling the plug on him. While it&rsquo;s rare to have a highly-drafted quarterback take a step back, the Jets believe it&rsquo;s a necessary step in Wilson&rsquo;s broader long-term effort to become the best quarterback he can be. Per a source with knowledge of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/zach-wilsons-return-to-the-lineup-will-be-up-to-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/zach-wilsons-return-to-the-lineup-will-be-up-to-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus says Justin Fields cleared for limited practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets will not be starting their quarterback from the 2021 draft class in Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears and we&rsquo;re still waiting for word on whether the Bears will be starting their selection from last year. Justin Fields is dealing with a left shoulder injury that head coach Matt Eberflus deemed day-to-day earlier this [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-says-justin-fields-cleared-for-limited-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-says-justin-fields-cleared-for-limited-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike LaFleur: I’ve gotta do a better job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jets benched quarterback Zach Wilson on Wednesday and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur got a chance to comment on that call at a press conference later in the day. Wilson had a terrible game against the Patriots last Sunday and then made things worse by showing a lack of accountability for his performance during his [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-lafleur-ive-gotta-do-a-better-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-lafleur-ive-gotta-do-a-better-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike White will start for Jets this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that he has decided to bench quarterback Zach Wilson for this weekend&rsquo;s game against the Bears at his Wednesday press conference and he also revealed who will be taking the field in Wilson&rsquo;s place. Mike White will get the start on Sunday. It will be the fourth start of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-will-start-for-jets-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-white-will-start-for-jets-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets bench Zach Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Wilson is no longer the Jets&rsquo; starting quarterback. Wilson, the 2021 NFL draft second overall pick who turned in a disastrous game in Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Patriots, will not start this week against the Bears, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It&rsquo;s unclear who will start in Wilson&rsquo;s place. Joe Flacco started at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-bench-zach-wilson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-bench-zach-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cordarrelle Patterson is the NFC special teams player of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you set a record for career kickoff return touchdowns, it&rsquo;s a pretty good bet that you&rsquo;re going to wind up as your conference&rsquo;s special teams player of the week. That&rsquo;s exactly how things played out for Cordarrelle Patterson. The NFL named the Falcons veteran as the conference&rsquo;s best special teamer for Week 11. Patterson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cordarrelle-patterson-is-the-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cordarrelle-patterson-is-the-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas among Hall of Fame semifinalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the list of 28 semifinalists who will continue to be considered for election to the Hall next year. The group includes five candidates who are in their first year of eligibility. &nbsp;Cornerback Darrelle Revis, tackle Joe Thomas, defensive end Dwight Freeney, linebacker James Harrison, and guard Jahri Evans [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darrelle-revis-joe-thomas-among-hall-of-fame-semifinalists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darrelle-revis-joe-thomas-among-hall-of-fame-semifinalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Justin Fields did not dislocate his left shoulder]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday against the Falcons, Bears quarterback Justin Fields suffered some sort of injury to his non-throwing shoulder. NFL Media has reported that it&rsquo;s a dislocation of the shoulder. We&rsquo;re told otherwise. Per a source with direct knowledge of the situation, Fields did not suffer a dislocation. That doesn&rsquo;t mean he&rsquo;s fine. He has an [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/source-justin-fields-did-not-dislocate-his-left-shoulder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/source-justin-fields-did-not-dislocate-his-left-shoulder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Justin Fields dislocated his left shoulder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields dislocated his left shoulder in Sunday&rsquo;s game, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Fields&rsquo; status for this week is uncertain. Bears coach Matt Eberflus called Fields &ldquo;day to day&rdquo; during his Monday news conference. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll see where he is on Wednesday,&rdquo; Eberflus said. &ldquo;So, we&rsquo;ve got time. We&rsquo;ll see where it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-justin-fields-dislocated-his-left-shoulder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-justin-fields-dislocated-his-left-shoulder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jets don’t commit to starting Zach Wilson in Week 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jets quarterback Zach Wilson had a terrible game against the Patriots in Sunday&rsquo;s 10-3 loss and he may not be getting a chance to rebound in Week 12. Head coach Robert Saleh said at his Monday press conference that the team is not committing to starting Wilson against the Bears right now. Mike White has [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-dont-commit-to-starting-zach-wilson-in-week-12/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jets-dont-commit-to-starting-zach-wilson-in-week-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields considered day-to-day, but season-ending injury not ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[While there may be some reason for optimism about Justin Fields&lsquo; injured non-throwing shoulder, the quarterback is not out of the woods. After Fields injured the shoulder on Sunday, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Fields is day-to-day. But the way he said it kind of makes that phrase mean a little less. &ldquo;Right now, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-considered-day-to-day-but-season-ending-injury-not-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-considered-day-to-day-but-season-ending-injury-not-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cordarrelle Patterson: I’m trying to take that kick return record and go crazy with it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears turned a fumble by Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson into a touchdown during the second quarter of Sunday&rsquo;s game, but Patterson was able to bounce back and help his team on the way to a win. Patterson took the ensuing kickoff for a 103-yard touchdown that cut Chicago&rsquo;s lead to three points and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cordarrelle-patterson-im-trying-to-take-that-kick-return-record-and-go-crazy-with-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cordarrelle-patterson-im-trying-to-take-that-kick-return-record-and-go-crazy-with-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields on his injured left shoulder: The pain right now is pretty bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Fields was not wearing a sling to protect his injured left shoulder after Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Falcons, but the Bears and their quarterback don&rsquo;t know how bad it is yet. Fields took a cart back to the team&rsquo;s locker room after the game, receiving an X-ray and IV treatment. He will undergo an [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-his-injured-left-shoulder-the-pain-right-now-is-pretty-bad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 04:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-his-injured-left-shoulder-the-pain-right-now-is-pretty-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields stayed in game despite left shoulder injury, hamstring cramps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields wasn&rsquo;t at 100 percent late in today&rsquo;s loss to the Falcons. Fields did not miss a play, but he said after the game that he was dealing with a left shoulder injury and hamstring cramps. Fields said he suffered the non-throwing shoulder injury when he was tackled on the first play [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-stayed-in-game-despite-left-shoulder-injury-hamstring-cramps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-stayed-in-game-despite-left-shoulder-injury-hamstring-cramps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons stay alive in NFC South race with win over Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[It hasn&rsquo;t been pretty, but the Falcons remain very much alive in the NFC South race. By beating the Bears 27-24 today, the Falcons improved to 5-6, and continued to put pressure on the NFC South-leading Buccaneers, who are 5-5 and on their bye this week. Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota completed 13 of 20 passes [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/falcons-stay-alive-in-nfc-south-race-with-win-over-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/falcons-stay-alive-in-nfc-south-race-with-win-over-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cordarrelle Patterson sets new NFL record with career kickoff return touchdown No. 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cordarrelle Patterson is the NFL&rsquo;s all-time record holder for kickoff return touchdowns. Patterson took a kickoff three yards deep in the end zone and ran it back 103 yards for a touchdown today against the Bears. That was the ninth kickoff return touchdown of Patterson&rsquo;s career. And that&rsquo;s a new NFL record. Patterson previously shared [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cordarrelle-patterson-sets-new-nfl-record-with-career-kickoff-return-touchdown-no-9/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cordarrelle-patterson-sets-new-nfl-record-with-career-kickoff-return-touchdown-no-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 11 early inactives: Lamar Jackson is officially active]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the team&rsquo;s final practice of the week because of an illness, but he won&rsquo;t be missing from the field on Sunday. Ravens head coach John [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-11-early-inactives-lamar-jackson-is-officially-active/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-11-early-inactives-lamar-jackson-is-officially-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 11 injury report roundup: Christian Barmore out for Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Titans and it continues with 12 more games on Sunday, which means that the 24 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Cardinals and 49ers play on Monday and their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-11-injury-report-roundup-christian-barmore-out-for-patriots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-11-injury-report-roundup-christian-barmore-out-for-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole Kmet exits injury report, but N’Keal Harry won’t play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears tight end Cole Kmet exited the injury report Friday after being a full participant. He will play Sunday against the Falcons. Kmet injured his thigh in a collision with cornerback Jeff Okudah on the Bears&rsquo; final drive of the day. He did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday. Kmet has five touchdowns the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cole-kmet-exits-injury-report-but-nkeal-harry-wont-play/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cole-kmet-exits-injury-report-but-nkeal-harry-wont-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Mariota: I’ve got to be efficient]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said he&rsquo;s given no thought to making a quarterback change despite a pair of shaky outings for Marcus Mariota in back-to-back losses that dropped the team to 4-6 on the season. Third-round pick Desmond Ridder&lsquo;s presence ensures that there will be further questions for Smith about making a quarterback change [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/marcus-mariota-ive-got-to-be-efficient/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/marcus-mariota-ive-got-to-be-efficient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With a win tonight, Packers would overtake Bears as NFL’s all-time winningest franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have been the NFL&rsquo;s winningest franchise since before the team was called the Bears and before the league was called the NFL: In 1920 and 1921, when what is now the NFL was called the American Professional Football Association, the franchise that is now the Bears and was then called the Staleys won [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/with-a-win-tonight-packers-would-overtake-bears-as-nfls-all-time-winningest-franchise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/with-a-win-tonight-packers-would-overtake-bears-as-nfls-all-time-winningest-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: Legs felt heavy, so “tapering back” in practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields is on pace to set a new NFL record for rushing yards by a quarterback and all that running is impacting his practice schedule for this week. Fields has run 62 times in the last five games, which is the most of any quarterback in the league and the 15th-most among [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-legs-felt-heavy-so-tapering-back-in-practice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-legs-felt-heavy-so-tapering-back-in-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign Taco Charlton, activate Matt Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defensive end Taco Charlton is joining the Bears. The team announced that they have signed Charlton off of the Saints practice squad on Wednesday. They also activated linebacker Matt Adams from injured reserve and waived linebacker A.J. Klein. Charlton played in 11 games for the Steelers last season and has also played for the Chiefs, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-taco-charlton-activate-matt-adams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-taco-charlton-activate-matt-adams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.J. Terrell, Jalen Mayfield back at practice for Falcons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons got a couple of players back on the practice field Wednesday. Cornerback A.J. Terrell has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, but he was able to suit up for the start of this week&rsquo;s on-field work. The team&rsquo;s practice report will bring word of his participation level. Terrell has 29 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aj-terrell-jalen-mayfield-back-at-practice-for-falcons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aj-terrell-jalen-mayfield-back-at-practice-for-falcons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Smith: Kyle Pitts doesn’t have Tyreek Hill numbers, but he’s had a good season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a strong rookie season with the Falcons, tight end Kyle Pitts&lsquo; numbers are down considerably in 2022. Pitts caught 68 passes for 1,026 yards with one touchdown as a rookie. That works out to 4.0 receptions per game, 60.4 yards per game, and 15.1 yards per catch. The only number that&rsquo;s gone up in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/arthur-smith-kyle-pitts-doesnt-have-tyreek-hill-numbers-but-hes-had-a-good-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/arthur-smith-kyle-pitts-doesnt-have-tyreek-hill-numbers-but-hes-had-a-good-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears put Khalil Herbert on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Khalil Herbert has been a productive part of the Bears offense this season, but they&rsquo;ll have to go without him for at least the next four games. Herbert injured his hip while returning the final kickoff of Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Lions and the league&rsquo;s daily transaction wire shows that they placed him [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-khalil-herbert-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-khalil-herbert-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears will be first team eliminated from its division with a loss and a Vikings win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, every NFL team is still mathematically alive in its division. After Sunday&rsquo;s games, the Bears might not be. The Bears would be eliminated from the NFC North race if they lose on Sunday and the Vikings win, via NFLPlayoffScenarios.com. A loss on Sunday would drop the Bears to 3-8, and a win on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-will-be-first-team-eliminated-from-its-division-with-a-loss-and-a-vikings-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-will-be-first-team-eliminated-from-its-division-with-a-loss-and-a-vikings-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL considers playing games in Spain, France]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17-game regular season gives the NFL up to 16 potential neutral-site games per year. Sooner or later, the NFL will be playing that many neutral-site games. Via Ken Maguire of the Associated Press, Spain and France sit atop the list of the league&rsquo;s next potential destination, now that the NFL has extended its European [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-considers-playing-games-in-spain-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-considers-playing-games-in-spain-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Smith: If we were going to make a QB change, I’d tell you]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you thought Falcons head coach Arthur Smith might be inclined to make a quarterback change after last Thursday&rsquo;s loss to the Panthers, it&rsquo;s time to think again. Smith told reporters on Monday that he&rsquo;s not going to sub in rookie Desmond Ridder for veteran Marcus Mariota for the team&rsquo;s Week 11 game against the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/arthur-smith-if-we-were-going-to-make-a-qb-change-id-tell-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/arthur-smith-if-we-were-going-to-make-a-qb-change-id-tell-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields on pace to break Lamar Jackson’s single-season quarterback rushing record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the day Lamar Jackson became the Ravens&rsquo; starting quarterback, there&rsquo;s been no doubt that he&rsquo;s the NFL&rsquo;s best rushing quarterback. That&rsquo;s no longer the case. Now Bears quarterback Justin Fields has a strong case for the title of the NFL&rsquo;s best rushing quarterback. In fact, Fields is on pace this season to run for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-pace-to-break-lamar-jacksons-single-season-quarterback-rushing-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-pace-to-break-lamar-jacksons-single-season-quarterback-rushing-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Okudah “took a lot of pride” in interception return for touchdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornerback Jeff Okudah entered the NFL as the third overall pick of the 2020 draft, but he was limited to 10 games in his first two seasons with the Lions and that limited expectations for him entering the 2022 season. Okudah has stayed healthy this year, however, and he&rsquo;s shown signs of being back to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jeff-okudah-took-a-lot-of-pride-in-interception-return-for-touchdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jeff-okudah-took-a-lot-of-pride-in-interception-return-for-touchdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions come back to stun Bears despite Justin Fields’ 147 rushing yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Fields is looking like one of the greatest running quarterbacks in NFL history, but today it was not enough. Fields and the Bears blew a 14-point fourth quarter lead today in Chicago as the Lions came back to win 31-30. A week after setting a new NFL regular-season record by running for 178 yards, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-come-back-to-stun-bears-despite-justin-fields-147-rushing-yards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-come-back-to-stun-bears-despite-justin-fields-147-rushing-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields continues his spectacular running performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A month ago, the Bears&rsquo; coaching staff decided to unleash quarterback Justin Fields&lsquo; running ability. And the Bears&rsquo; offense hasn&rsquo;t been the same since. Fields makes one spectacular highlight-reel run after another, with the most recent being a phenomenal touchdown run against the Lions in the closing seconds of the first half today at Soldier [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-continues-his-spectacular-running-performance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-continues-his-spectacular-running-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 10 early inactives: Josh Allen, Ryan Tannehill officially active]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Four teams listed their starting quarterbacks as questionable to play in Week 10, but neither the Bills nor the Titans will have to call on their backups. Signs pointed to Josh Allen [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-10-early-inactives-josh-allen-ryan-tannehill-officially-active/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-10-early-inactives-josh-allen-ryan-tannehill-officially-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears activate Byron Pringle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Byron Pringle is back on the Bears&rsquo; active roster. Pringle injured his calf against the Texans in Week Three and went on injured reserve a few days later. The team announced on Saturday that Pringle has been activated and he will be available for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Lions. Pringle signed with the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-activate-byron-pringle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-activate-byron-pringle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Quinn not thrilled about possibly playing 18 games without a bye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagles defensive end Robert Quinn could play 18 games this season, thanks to getting traded from the Bears to the Eagles after the Eagles&rsquo; bye, but before the Bears&rsquo; bye. Quinn isn&rsquo;t thrilled about that possibility. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s not really a record I&rsquo;m looking for &#8213; 18 games and no bye week,&rdquo; Quinn said, via Martin [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-not-thrilled-about-possibly-playing-18-games-without-a-bye/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-not-thrilled-about-possibly-playing-18-games-without-a-bye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFLPA renews call for safer fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent weeks, numerous players and coaches have called for safer playing fields. This week, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tried to pooh-pooh those concerns &mdash; and he found immediate support from NFL-backed statistics that, as always, can be twisted to support nearly any given premise. The NFL Players Association has responded, accusing the &ldquo;NFL PR [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nflpa-renews-call-for-safer-fields/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nflpa-renews-call-for-safer-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 10 injury report roundup: Ryan Tannehill officially listed as questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Panthers and it continues with 12 more games on Sunday, which means that the 22 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Commanders and Eagles play on Monday and their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-10-injury-report-roundup-ryan-tannehill-officially-listed-as-questionable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-10-injury-report-roundup-ryan-tannehill-officially-listed-as-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy: Justin Fields’ highlights “miraculous,” “unbelievable”]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the recent play of quarterback Justin Fields, Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is not claiming credit for the Xs and Os that made it possible. Instead, Getsy is giving Fields all the credit for doing things that simply can&rsquo;t be coached. &ldquo;Obviously, he made some plays that were miraculous,&rdquo; Getsy said, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-offensive-coordinator-luke-getsy-justin-fields-highlights-miraculous-unbelievable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-offensive-coordinator-luke-getsy-justin-fields-highlights-miraculous-unbelievable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions OC Ben Johnson: D’Andre Swift “pissed off a little bit” about playing time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back D'Andre Swift played 33 offensive snaps when returned to the Lions lineup in Week Eight and head coach Dan Campbell said after the game that &ldquo;wherever he can go, we&rsquo;re going to let him go&rdquo; in reference to Swift&rsquo;s playing time in the weeks to come. That suggested Swift would be in line [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-oc-ben-johnson-dandre-swift-pissed-off-a-little-bit-about-playing-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-oc-ben-johnson-dandre-swift-pissed-off-a-little-bit-about-playing-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots’ David Andrews back at practice after illegal hit forced him to miss two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel was ejected for an illegal blindside block on Patriots center David Andrews, all Pennel missed was a few fourth-quarter plays in a game that was no longer competitive anyway. Andrews has missed a lot more than that. Andrews finally returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time, after [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patriots-david-andrews-back-at-practice-after-illegal-hit-forced-him-to-miss-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/patriots-david-andrews-back-at-practice-after-illegal-hit-forced-him-to-miss-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell: There’s no easy answer to playing Justin Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions are taking on the Bears for the first of two times this season on Sunday. Head coach Dan Campbell and company have faced quarterback Justin Fields before &mdash; but not when he&rsquo;s been playing like this. Despite losing to the Dolphins in Week Nine, Fields was the NFC offensive player of the week [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dan-campbell-theres-no-easy-answer-to-playing-justin-fields/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dan-campbell-theres-no-easy-answer-to-playing-justin-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields named NFC offensive player of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields has turned in a string of strong performances in recent weeks, including his work in last Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Dolphins. Fields was 17-of-28 for 123 yards and three touchdowns through the air and he ran 15 times for 178 yards and a touchdown. The rushing touchdown was a 61-yarder that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears on pace to set new NFL record for rushing yards in a season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields set a new NFL record for rushing yards in a regular-season game by a quarterback on Sunday, and the Bears may set a new NFL record for rushing yards in a season. Through nine games, the Bears have 1,759 rushing yards this season. That puts them on pace to gain 3,323 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-on-pace-to-set-new-nfl-record-for-rushing-yards-in-a-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-on-pace-to-set-new-nfl-record-for-rushing-yards-in-a-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamar Jackson, Justin Fields both on pace to top 1,000 rushing yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 1,000-yard rushing season is an extraordinarily rare accomplishment for a quarterback. But this year, two different quarterbacks may achieve it. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Bears quarterback Justin Fields are both on pace to run for more than 1,000 yards in 2022. Jackson, who ran for 82 yards in Monday night&rsquo;s win over the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lamar-jackson-justin-fields-both-on-pace-to-top-1000-rushing-yards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lamar-jackson-justin-fields-both-on-pace-to-top-1000-rushing-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyreek Hill: I’m like a kid in a candy store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Tyreek Hill&lsquo;s remarkable start to his time with the Dolphins continued on Sunday. Hill caught seven passes for 143 yards and a touchdown in Miami&rsquo;s 35-32 win over the Bears. He now has 76 catches for 1,104 yards on the year, which is the most receiving yards any player has had in the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tyreek-hill-im-like-a-kid-in-a-candy-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tyreek-hill-im-like-a-kid-in-a-candy-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus on Justin Fields: It’s special]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears weren&rsquo;t able to pull out a win against the Dolphins on Sunday, but it wasn&rsquo;t for a lack of effort by quarterback Justin Fields. Fields threw three touchdowns and ran for 178 yards and another score in the 35-32 loss, which set a record for a quarterback&rsquo;s rushing yards and continued a run [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-on-justin-fields-its-special/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-on-justin-fields-its-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields sets record for most regular-season rushing yards by a quarterback, since at least 1940]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best quarterback from the class of 2021 may be Justin Fields. On Sunday, Fields did something no NFL quarterback has done since at least 1940. Fields rushed for 178 yards. That surpassed the prior record set by Michael Vick on December 1, 2002. Fields also accounted for four touchdowns on the day, three passing [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-sets-record-for-most-regular-season-rushing-yards-by-a-quarterback-since-at-least-1940/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 03:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-sets-record-for-most-regular-season-rushing-yards-by-a-quarterback-since-at-least-1940/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: Refs definitely missed pass interference on late pass to Chase Claypool]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Bears trailing 35-32 late in the final moments of today&rsquo;s game, quarterback Justin Fields threw a deep ball to newly arrived wide receiver Chase Claypool. It fell incomplete, but the Dolphins appeared to call pass interference. Unfortunately for the Bears, it wasn&rsquo;t called. A penalty there would have set the Bears up in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-refs-definitely-missed-pass-interference-on-late-pass-to-chase-claypool/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 02:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-refs-definitely-missed-pass-interference-on-late-pass-to-chase-claypool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salty after being traded by the 49ers, Jeff Wilson Jr. already feels at home in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. had a crazy week. Sent almost as far as he could have been from San Francisco, Wilson ended up in Miami via trade. On Sunday in Chicago, he made an impressive debut, with 78 total yards from scrimmage on 12 touches, including a touchdown. After the game, Wilson reflected on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/salty-after-being-traded-by-the-49ers-jeff-wilson-jr-already-feels-at-home-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/salty-after-being-traded-by-the-49ers-jeff-wilson-jr-already-feels-at-home-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins top Bears in thrilling shootout]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one of the most exciting games of this NFL season, Tua Tagovailoa and Jusin Fields both put up outstanding performances, and in the end it was the Dolphins who escaped Chicago with a 35-32 win. Tagovailoa had one of his best games, completing 21 of 30 passes for 302 yards, with three touchdowns, no [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dolphins-top-bears-in-thrilling-shootout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dolphins-top-bears-in-thrilling-shootout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 9 early inactives: Allen Lazard, Christian Watson active for Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Packers had several question marks on their final injury report of the week, including wide receivers Allen Lazard and Christian Watson. Lazard did not play against Buffalo last Sunday because of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-9-early-inactives-allen-lazard-christian-watson-active-for-packers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-9-early-inactives-allen-lazard-christian-watson-active-for-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Packers want everyone (specifically Aaron Rodgers) to know they tried to make a trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Packers failed to step up and trade for receiver Chase Claypool, a year after the Packers failed to step up and sign receiver Odell Beckham Jr., it was suggested (it sounds better with the passive voice, since I suggested it) that the Packers don&rsquo;t really want to make those deals. As the theory [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/the-packers-want-everyone-specifically-aaron-rodgers-to-know-they-tried-to-make-a-trade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/the-packers-want-everyone-specifically-aaron-rodgers-to-know-they-tried-to-make-a-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears activate Cody Whitehair off injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears activated left guard Cody Whitehair off injured reserve. Whitehair missed four games with a knee injury. He practiced Wednesday for the first time since his injury in a Week 4 loss to the Giants, opening a 21-day window to activate him off IR. &ldquo;His movement&rsquo;s good; his jumps were good,&rdquo; coach Matt Eberflus [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-activate-cody-whitehair-off-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-activate-cody-whitehair-off-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 9 injury report roundup: James Conner, Budda Baker questionable for Cardinals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week Nine of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Eagles and it continues with 11 more games on Sunday, which means that the 22 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The Ravens and Saints play on Monday and their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-9-injury-report-roundup-james-conner-budda-baker-questionable-for-cardinals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-9-injury-report-roundup-james-conner-budda-baker-questionable-for-cardinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins add Jaelan Phillips to practice report with a quad injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins added pass rusher Jaelan Phillips to their practice report Friday. He was limited in practice with a quad injury and is questionable to play Sunday against the Bears. Phillips has played all eight games this season and has three sacks and nine quarterback hits. Receiver River Cracraft (illness) did not practice this week [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dolphins-add-jaelan-phillips-to-practice-report-with-a-quad-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dolphins-add-jaelan-phillips-to-practice-report-with-a-quad-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Chubb, Roquan Smith trades reveal the benefit of having an agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A theory has emerged in recent years that NFL players can represent themselves. That agents don&rsquo;t really do anything the players can&rsquo;t do themselves. While it&rsquo;s ultimately a personal decision that should be made only after weighing all relevant factors, some players who have decided not to use agents openly advocate going it alone for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bradley-chubb-roquan-smith-trades-reveal-the-benefit-of-having-an-agent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bradley-chubb-roquan-smith-trades-reveal-the-benefit-of-having-an-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Tomlin on Chase Claypool trade: We value the Bears’ second-round pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steelers are in unfamiliar territory at 2-6 under head coach Mike Tomlin in 2022. But after trading receiver Chase Claypool to the Bears on Tuesday, Tomlin told reporters on Wednesday that the deal was about adding a draft pick for a player at a position where Pittsburgh feels it has quality depth. &ldquo;With the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-tomlin-on-chase-claypool-trade-we-value-the-bears-second-round-pick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-tomlin-on-chase-claypool-trade-we-value-the-bears-second-round-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tua Tagovailoa proves that he hasn’t ignored the noise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pro athletes love to claim that they ignore the noise. And yet, somehow, they remain keenly aware of it. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has claimed in the past that he doesn&rsquo;t listen to the opinions of outsiders. The simple truth is that he does. Tua proved it on Wednesday, when he was asked by reporters [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tua-tagovailoa-proves-that-he-hasnt-ignored-the-noise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tua-tagovailoa-proves-that-he-hasnt-ignored-the-noise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roquan Smith: Focused on Ravens playbook, not contract right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Roquan Smith started on the path to leaving the Bears when he and the team could not find common ground on a contract extension and that path ended earlier this week when he was traded to the Ravens for a pair of draft picks and linebacker A.J. Klein. One of those picks was a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-focused-on-ravens-playbook-not-contract-right-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-focused-on-ravens-playbook-not-contract-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick spars with reporters over whether they were “close” to making a trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Belichick has officially become the old man who yells at clouds. Then again, he was yelling at clouds long before he turned 70. On Wednesday, Belichick had a prototypical exchange with reporters regarding whether the Patriots came close to making a deal at the trade deadline. Here&rsquo;s the first relevant question, from the transcript: [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-spars-with-reporters-over-whether-they-were-close-to-making-a-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-spars-with-reporters-over-whether-they-were-close-to-making-a-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Claypool: I feel I didn’t have the full opportunity to show what I can do this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Claypool is now in Chicago after the Bears acquired him from the Steelers for a second-round pick. Claypool met with the media on Wednesday and said he doesn&rsquo;t have any &ldquo;bad blood&rdquo; for anyone in Pittsburgh after the deal. &ldquo;It was hard to take offense to it because I know it&rsquo;s just the nature [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chase-claypool-i-feel-i-didnt-have-the-full-opportunity-to-show-what-i-can-do-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chase-claypool-i-feel-i-didnt-have-the-full-opportunity-to-show-what-i-can-do-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields excited to add Chase Claypool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields said today that he was very pleased with the news that the Bears had made a trade to acquire wide receiver Chase Claypool from the Steelers. &ldquo;I was excited, of course,&rdquo; Fields said. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s a playmaker. Big body, athletic, fast, great 50/50 ball catcher. . . . Any time you trade [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-excited-to-add-chase-claypool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-excited-to-add-chase-claypool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Whitehair returns to practice for Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears added wide receiver Chase Claypool to the roster on Tuesday and they may also be getting left guard Cody Whitehair back in time to face the Dolphins this Sunday. Whitehair has missed the last four games with a knee injury, but he was designated for return from injured reserve on Wednesday. He&rsquo;ll practice [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cody-whitehair-returns-to-practice-for-bears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cody-whitehair-returns-to-practice-for-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Grier on Bradley Chubb: We anticipate getting a long-term deal done shortly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins made a splash move on Tuesday when they acquired edge rusher Bradley Chubb from the Broncos. General Manager Chris Grier told reporters in his press conference on Wednesday that trade talks between he and Denver G.M. George Paton started to really heat up once the Broncos got back from London. But the conversations [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chris-grier-on-bradley-chubb-we-anticipate-getting-a-long-term-deal-done-shortly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chris-grier-on-bradley-chubb-we-anticipate-getting-a-long-term-deal-done-shortly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers once again fail to get an upgrade at receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2021, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers nearly retired over disillusionment regarding the front office&rsquo;s failure to accept his input regarding moves the team should make. Since then, they&rsquo;ve begun to accept his input &mdash; even if they don&rsquo;t really act on it. Beyond bringing back receiver Randall Cobb, what have the Packers really done to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-once-again-fail-to-get-an-upgrade-at-receiver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-once-again-fail-to-get-an-upgrade-at-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears believe Chase Claypool will allow Justin Fields to continue to grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the more surprising pre-trade deadline moves on Tuesday was the deal that sent wide receiver Chase Claypool to Chicago from Pittsburgh. While Claypool&rsquo;s name came up often as a trade candidate, the Bears were not seen as a potential landing spot. They traded Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith in deals that seemed to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-believe-chase-claypool-will-allow-justin-fields-to-continue-to-grow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-believe-chase-claypool-will-allow-justin-fields-to-continue-to-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears GM Ryan Poles says he’s “bummed” Roquan Smith was traded instead of extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears General Manager Ryan Poles says he didn&rsquo;t want to trade linebacker Roquan Smith to the Ravens, but ultimately determined that there was no way the Bears would keep him in free agency next year, and it was better to get something for him now. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s a part of me that&rsquo;s bummed because this was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-gm-ryan-poles-says-hes-bummed-roquan-smith-was-traded-instead-of-extended/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-gm-ryan-poles-says-hes-bummed-roquan-smith-was-traded-instead-of-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Packers offered Steelers second-round pick for Chase Claypool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears were able to acquire receiver Chase Claypool from the Steelers in exchange for their original second-round pick in 2023. But Pittsburgh apparently had another offer on the table. According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers offered their second-round pick in 2023 for Claypool. But Pittsburgh believed Chicago&rsquo;s second-rounder would [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-packers-offered-steelers-second-round-pick-for-chase-claypool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-packers-offered-steelers-second-round-pick-for-chase-claypool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 trade deadline deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star running back Christian McCaffrey went from the Panthers to the 49ers two weeks ago. But it wasn&rsquo;t the last trade before the Nov. 1 deadline. Here&rsquo;s a look at the trades made the past two weeks: The Bills traded for running back Nyheim Hines, sending running back Zack Moss and a conditional sixth-round pick [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-trade-deadline-deals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-trade-deadline-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears waive Isaiah Coulter after trading for Chase Claypool]]></title><description><![CDATA[After trading for a receiver, the Bears are letting one go from their active roster. Chicago announced on Tuesday that the club has waived Isaiah Coulter. A Texans third-round pick in 2020, Coulter played just one game four Houston as a rookie and received just six offensive snaps. When the Texans cut him in 2021, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-waive-isaiah-coulter-after-trading-for-chase-claypool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-waive-isaiah-coulter-after-trading-for-chase-claypool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric DeCosta: Roquan Smith fits our culture seamlessly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ravens and Bears have formally announced the trade that sends linebacker Roquan Smith to Baltimore in exchange for a pair of 2023 draft picks and linebacker A.J. Klein. &ldquo;We are excited to announce that we have acquired Roquan via trade with the Bears,&rdquo; Baltimore G.M. Eric DeCosta said in a statement. &ldquo;Roquan is a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eric-decosta-roquan-smith-fits-our-culture-seamlessly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eric-decosta-roquan-smith-fits-our-culture-seamlessly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eventual challenge for the Bears will be to extend Chase Claypool’s contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the 2022 regular season ends, new Bear receiver Chase Claypool becomes eligible for a new contract. He&rsquo;ll likely want one. Signed through 2023, the Bears surely didn&rsquo;t trade for Claypool without a plan for keeping him. He&rsquo;s not part of an effort to go all-in for the current season. He&rsquo;s a building block for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eventual-challenge-for-the-bears-will-be-to-extend-chase-claypools-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eventual-challenge-for-the-bears-will-be-to-extend-chase-claypools-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears agree to trade for Chase Claypool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have been sellers on the trade market the last two weeks, but they switched roles to become buyers on Tuesday. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Bears have agreed to a trade with the Steelers for wide receiver Chase Claypool. A 2023 second-round pick will be going back to Pittsburgh. The news [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-agree-to-trade-for-chase-claypool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-agree-to-trade-for-chase-claypool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-aware Bears plan for a potentially bright future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have followed a memorable Monday night win in New England by trading away a couple of their best players.&nbsp;So with pass rusher Robert Quinn and linebacker Roquan Smith gone only four days apart, what are the Bears trying to do? Obviously, they&rsquo;re not trying to do everything they can to win every possible [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/self-aware-bears-plan-for-a-potentially-bright-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/self-aware-bears-plan-for-a-potentially-bright-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphins place Liam Eichenberg on IR, activate Austin Jackson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins have made a pair of roster moves along their offensive line. Miami announced Liam Eichenberg has been placed on injured reserve and Austin Jackson has been activated to the 53-man roster. Head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that Eichenberg would miss some time with an MCL sprain. Eichenberg suffered the injury late [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dolphins-place-liam-eichenberg-on-ir-activate-austin-jackson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dolphins-place-liam-eichenberg-on-ir-activate-austin-jackson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravens now have two star players heading toward free agency, but only one franchise tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[By trading for linebacker Roquan Smith, the Ravens now have a pair of 2018 first-round picks who are in their fifth-year option years &mdash; and currently heading for free agency in March 2023. In Chicago, Smith risked being franchise-tagged absent a new deal by early next year. In Baltimore, the Ravens have a dilemma. With [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ravens-now-have-two-star-players-heading-toward-free-agency-but-only-one-franchise-tag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ravens-now-have-two-star-players-heading-toward-free-agency-but-only-one-franchise-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Ravens will pay Roquan Smith only $575,000 for balance of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears will be paying even more money to players who are no longer on the team. Millions will be given to Eagles defensive end Robert Quinn following the trade that sent him to Philadelphia last week. Ditto for new Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that the Ravens will pay only [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-ravens-will-pay-roquan-smith-only-575000-for-balance-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-ravens-will-pay-roquan-smith-only-575000-for-balance-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.J. Klein goes from Baltimore to Chicago in Roquan Smith trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran linebacker A.J. Klein will go from the Ravens to the Bears as the final piece in today&rsquo;s Roquan Smith trade. According to multiple reports, the full trade is Smith to the Ravens in exchange for Klein, a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick. The Ravens may have been planning to cut Klein to open [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aj-klein-goes-from-baltimore-to-chicago-in-roquan-smith-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aj-klein-goes-from-baltimore-to-chicago-in-roquan-smith-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravens agree to trade for Roquan Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Roquan Smith was emotional about the Bears&rsquo; decision to trade Robert Quinn last week and he&rsquo;s now on his way to a new team. According to multiple reports, the Ravens have agreed to acquire Smith in a trade. The Bears will add 2023 second- and fifth-round picks to the fourth-round selection they got in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ravens-agree-to-trade-for-roquan-smith/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ravens-agree-to-trade-for-roquan-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micah Parsons looking for offensive reps after Sunday’s touchdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has created plenty of highlights since entering the league last year and he added a new one to the list against the Bears on Sunday. Parsons went from rushing Bears quarterback Justin Fields to chasing after running back David Montgomery after Fields completed a pass to his teammate. Cowboys linebacker Leighton [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/micah-parsons-looking-for-offensive-reps-after-sundays-touchdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/micah-parsons-looking-for-offensive-reps-after-sundays-touchdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields on not touching down Micah Parsons: I’ve just got to be aware in that situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fumble wasn&rsquo;t Bears quarterback Justin Fields&lsquo; fault, but the resulting touchdown by Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was. The Bears trailed 35-23 when Fields completed a 13-yard pass to David Montgomery. Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch stripped Montgomery, and Parsons ran over to cover up the ball. Fields leaped over Parsons instead of touching him [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-not-touching-down-micah-parsons-ive-just-got-to-be-aware-in-that-situation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-not-touching-down-micah-parsons-ive-just-got-to-be-aware-in-that-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick passed George Halas with 325th career win on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots head coach Bill Belichick moved into second place on the NFL&rsquo;s all-time wins list on Sunday. The 22-17 victory over the Jets was the 325th of Belichick&rsquo;s career &mdash; regular season and postseason &mdash; and that broke a tie with former Bears coach George Halas for the No. 2 spot behind Don Shula. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ll [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-passed-george-halas-with-325th-career-win-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-passed-george-halas-with-325th-career-win-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Pollard runs for 131 yards, three touchdowns as Dallas rolls to 49-29 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys didn&rsquo;t have Ezekiel Elliott on Sunday against the Bears. They didn&rsquo;t need him. Tony Pollard rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. He also caught one pass for 16 yards in making case for being some team&rsquo;s feature running back next season when he is scheduled to enter free agency. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tony-pollard-runs-for-131-yards-three-touchdowns-as-dallas-rolls-to-49-29-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tony-pollard-runs-for-131-yards-three-touchdowns-as-dallas-rolls-to-49-29-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micah Parsons scores first career touchdown to push Cowboys’ lead to 42-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first 23 games, Micah Parsons had done about everything a defensive player could do. Except score a touchdown. He checked that off in Sunday&rsquo;s game. Parsons returned a fumble 36 yards for a touchdown to give Dallas a 42-23 lead. David Montgomery caught a 13-yard pass from Justin Fields before Leighton Vander Esch [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/micah-parsons-scores-first-career-touchdown-to-push-cowboys-lead-to-42-23/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/micah-parsons-scores-first-career-touchdown-to-push-cowboys-lead-to-42-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears score 16 unanswered to draw within 28-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears finally forced a three-and-out on the Cowboys and then scored again to draw them within 28-23. Chicago trailed 28-7 with less than a minute left in the first half. N'Keal Harry scored on a 17-yard pass from Justin Fields with 40 seconds left in the first half. Then, following an Eddie Jackson pick [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-score-16-unanswered-to-draw-within-28-23/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-score-16-unanswered-to-draw-within-28-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys gained 278 yards in first half, lead 28-17 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys don&rsquo;t have Ezekiel Elliott today against the Bears. It hasn&rsquo;t mattered. Dallas gained 278 yards in the first half, including 98 rushing yards The Cowboys lead 28-17 at halftime, and the Bears are fortunate it&rsquo;s not worse. Chauncey Golston drew a roughing the passer penalty with 45 seconds left in the half, negating [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-gained-278-yards-in-first-half-lead-28-17-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-gained-278-yards-in-first-half-lead-28-17-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Pollard has eight touches, 67 yards, touchdown as Cowboys lead 21-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys aren&rsquo;t missing Ezekiel Elliott today. With Elliott out with a knee sprain, Tony Pollard has eight touches for 67 yards and a touchdown as the Cowboys lead the Bears 21-7. His 18-yard touchdown run gave the Cowboys their 14-point lead back after the Lions had cut Dallas&rsquo; lead in half on a 3-yard [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tony-pollard-has-eight-touches-67-yards-touchdown-as-cowboys-lead-21-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tony-pollard-has-eight-touches-67-yards-touchdown-as-cowboys-lead-21-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys score touchdowns on first two possessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys dominated the first quarter of Sunday&rsquo;s game. They scored on their first two possessions, going 75 and 69 yards. At the end of the first quarter, they lead the Bears 14-0, though Chicago is in the red zone and threatening to cut the lead in half at the start of the second quarter. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-score-touchdowns-on-first-two-possessions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-score-touchdowns-on-first-two-possessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 8 early inactives: Darren Waller out for Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Raiders are going to be without tight end Darren Waller again this week. Waller missed last week&rsquo;s game with a hamstring injury, but raised hopes he would return by taking part [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-8-early-inactives-darren-waller-out-for-raiders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-8-early-inactives-darren-waller-out-for-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL does not fine Mac Jones for kick to the groin of Bears’ Jaquan Brisker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears defensive back Jaquan Brisker took a kick to the groin from Patriots quarterback Mac Jones on Monday night, but Jones suffered no repercussions. Jones, who lifted his leg on a slide and ended up with his foot in Brisker&rsquo;s crotch, wasn&rsquo;t flagged on the play and also was not fined, the league confirmed today. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-does-not-fine-mac-jones-for-kick-to-the-groin-of-bears-jaquan-brisker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-does-not-fine-mac-jones-for-kick-to-the-groin-of-bears-jaquan-brisker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys add Malik Davis, Qadree Ollison to roster with Ezekiel Elliott doubtful to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys haven&rsquo;t officially ruled Ezekiel Elliott out for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears, but their roster moves on Saturday make it all but certain that Elliott will be inactive. According to multiple reports, Dallas added a pair of running backs to the active roster on Saturday. Malik Davis has been signed off the practice [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-add-malik-davis-qadree-ollison-to-roster-with-ezekiel-elliott-doubtful-to-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-add-malik-davis-qadree-ollison-to-roster-with-ezekiel-elliott-doubtful-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL 2022 Week 8 injury report roundup: Marshon Lattimore out for Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week Eight of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Ravens and it continues with 13 more games on Sunday, which means that the 26 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. Broncos vs. Jaguars (in London) QB Russell Wilson (hamstring) is [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-8-injury-report-roundup-marshon-lattimore-out-for-saints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-2022-week-8-injury-report-roundup-marshon-lattimore-out-for-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears activate Alex Leatherwood off NFI list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are bringing in some depth for their offensive line in the form of a former first-round pick. Chicago has activated Alex Leatherwood off the non-football illness list, the team announced on Friday. Leatherwood was claimed off waivers by the Bears at the end of the preseason when he was cut by the Raiders. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-activate-alex-leatherwood-off-nfi-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-activate-alex-leatherwood-off-nfi-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott doubtful; Micah Parsons, Sam Williams questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott does have a chance of playing, as Mike McCarthy said Friday morning, but it&rsquo;s not a big chance. Chances are, the Cowboys running back will rest his sprained MCL this week and return in Week 10 after the team&rsquo;s bye. The Cowboys list Elliott as doubtful to play Sunday against the Bears. He [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ezekiel-elliott-doubtful-micah-parsons-sam-williams-questionable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ezekiel-elliott-doubtful-micah-parsons-sam-williams-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Quinn could play 18 games this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly arrived Eagles defensive end Robert Quinn could play 18 games this season. Quinn has started all seven games for the Bears this year, and he was traded to the Eagles this week. The Eagles have already had their bye and the Bears have not, so the Eagles have 11 more games to play. If [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-could-play-18-games-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-could-play-18-games-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike McCarthy: Ezekiel Elliott is doing better than we anticipated, has a chance of playing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been missing practice this week with a knee injury, but coach Mike McCarthy says Elliott is getting better rapidly and might play Sunday against the Bears. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s doing a lot better than we anticipated early in the week. If he practices tomorrow, then he&rsquo;d have a chance of playing,&rdquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-mccarthy-ezekiel-elliott-is-doing-better-than-we-anticipated-has-a-chance-of-playing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-mccarthy-ezekiel-elliott-is-doing-better-than-we-anticipated-has-a-chance-of-playing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike McCarthy: I don’t have high concern about Micah Parsons injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys added two key members of their defense to the injury report on Thursday. Linebacker Micah Parsons was a limited participant in practice because of a shoulder injury and rookie defensive end Sam Williams didn&rsquo;t practice at all because of a knee injury. During a Friday appearance on 105.3 The Fan, McCarthy said that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-mccarthy-i-dont-have-high-concern-about-micah-parsons-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-mccarthy-i-dont-have-high-concern-about-micah-parsons-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys add Micah Parsons, Sam Williams to practice report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys added linebacker Micah Parsons and defensive end Sam Williams to their practice report Thursday. Parsons was limited with a shoulder injury, and Williams has a knee injury that kept him out. Neither player was on the report Wednesday. None of the rest of the team&rsquo;s report changed from Wednesday. Running back Ezekiel Elliott [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-add-micah-parsons-sam-williams-to-practice-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-add-micah-parsons-sam-williams-to-practice-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears place Lucas Patrick on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears placed offensive lineman Lucas Patrick on injured reserve Thursday, the team announced. He injured his toe in the first quarter Monday night. He started at center but played only 10 snaps before his injury. Patrick must miss a minimum of four games before returning to the active roster. Patrick started two games at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-place-lucas-patrick-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-place-lucas-patrick-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Quinn on trade to Eagles: In all honesty, I’m still kind of shocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few nights ago, edge rusher Robert Quinn was on the field helping the Bears beat the Patriots. Now he&rsquo;s in Philadelphia on the league&rsquo;s last undefeated team. Quinn was introduced to the media on Thursday, after the Eagles acquired him in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft on Wednesday. He was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-on-trade-to-eagles-in-all-honesty-im-still-kind-of-shocked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-on-trade-to-eagles-in-all-honesty-im-still-kind-of-shocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott out of practice again on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report on Wednesday indicated Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will miss Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears because of a knee injury and nothing will happen during Thursday&rsquo;s practice to change that outlook. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that Elliott will miss his second straight practice on Thursday with a knee sprain. The Cowboys [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ezekiel-elliott-out-of-practice-again-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ezekiel-elliott-out-of-practice-again-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears will pay $7.1 million of Robert Quinn’s remaining salary]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Eagles play the Bears in a Chicago later this season, the home team will literally be paying one of the visiting team&rsquo;s defensive players to chase quarterback Justin Fields. The trade that sent defensive end Robert Quinn to Philadelphia on Wednesday leaves behind $7.1 million in salary to be paid by the Bears, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-will-pay-71-million-of-robert-quinns-remaining-salary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-will-pay-71-million-of-robert-quinns-remaining-salary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Pollard: Whatever they ask me to carry, I got it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has missed only one game to injury in his career, sitting out a game in 2020 with a calf strain. He is headed toward missing a second, with Elliott unlikely to play with a knee sprain. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know right now,&rdquo; Elliott said Wednesday, via Layten Praytor of the team [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tony-pollard-whatever-they-ask-me-to-carry-i-got-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/tony-pollard-whatever-they-ask-me-to-carry-i-got-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles send fourth-rounder to Chicago for Robert Quinn, still have six picks in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eagles sent a fourth-round draft selection to Chicago for edge rusher Robert Quinn. Philadelphia still has six selections in the 2023 draft, including two first-rounders, despite trades for Quinn, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, A.J. Brown and Jordan Davis. The Eagles released second-year defensive end Tarron Jackson to make room for Quinn&rsquo;s arrival. Quinn, 32, has one [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-send-fourth-rounder-to-chicago-for-robert-quinn-still-have-six-picks-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/eagles-send-fourth-rounder-to-chicago-for-robert-quinn-still-have-six-picks-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Quinn helps give Eagles a potentially dominant rotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best offensive lines consist of five guys who constantly show up and get it done. The best defensive lines have a revolving door of badasses who can constantly and relentless pressure the opposition. The Eagles added another such badass today, bringing Robert Quinn to town in a trade with the Bears. Along with the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-helps-give-eagles-a-potentially-dominant-rotation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-helps-give-eagles-a-potentially-dominant-rotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears GM Ryan Poles: Robert Quinn trade made too much sense not to happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears General Manager Ryan Poles says his responsibility is to build a long-term, sustainable winner in Chicago, and that&rsquo;s why it was an easy decision to trade a highly paid 32-year-old pass rusher like Robert Quinn. Poles said today after trading Quinn to the Eagles that acquiring a fourth-round pick for Quinn was undoubtedly the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-gm-ryan-poles-robert-quinn-trade-made-too-much-sense-not-to-happen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-gm-ryan-poles-robert-quinn-trade-made-too-much-sense-not-to-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dak Prescott is off the practice report; Ezekiel Elliott officially a non-participant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott&lsquo;s surgically repaired right thumb is fully healed. He no longer is on the practice report. Prescott had surgery Sept. 12 and missed five games before returning to game action Sunday against the Lions. Running back Ezekiel Elliott did not practice Wednesday. He has a knee sprain that reportedly is a Grade [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dak-prescott-is-off-the-practice-report-ezekiel-elliott-officially-a-non-participant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dak-prescott-is-off-the-practice-report-ezekiel-elliott-officially-a-non-participant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roquan Smith in tears over Robert Quinn trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears&rsquo; decision to trade veteran defensive end Robert Quinn to the Eagles is not going to sit well in the locker room in Chicago. Bears linebacker Roquan Smith was in the middle of his regular appearance with the local media when news of the trade was first reported, and Smith broke down in tears [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-in-tears-over-robert-quinn-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-in-tears-over-robert-quinn-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears send Robert Quinn to Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Dream Team, Part Two. As the 6-0 Eagles emerge from their bye, they&rsquo;re doing it with a new addition at pass rusher. Per multiple reports, the Bears are trading Robert Quinn to the Eagles. Quinn set a team record with 18.5 sacks in 2021. He has one sack through seven games in 2021. Quinn [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-send-robert-quinn-to-eagles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-send-robert-quinn-to-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Ezekiel Elliott likely out this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott did not practice on Wednesday because of a knee injury he suffered during last Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Lions and a report Wednesday indicates he won&rsquo;t be playing this weekend. Head coach Mike McCarthy said that Elliott suffered a knee sprain and Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-ezekiel-elliott-likely-out-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-ezekiel-elliott-likely-out-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN: Mac Jones pass did not hit SkyCam wiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video that made the rounds on Tuesday raised the question of whether the interception thrown on Monday night by Patriots quarterback Mac Jones struck the SkyCam cable. ESPN has issued a statement regarding the matter. &ldquo;The pass from Mac Jones did not hit ESPN&rsquo;s SkyCam wiring,&rdquo; ESPN said. &ldquo;A video circulating created that false [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/espn-mac-jones-pass-did-not-hit-skycam-wiring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/espn-mac-jones-pass-did-not-hit-skycam-wiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ezekiel Elliott won’t practice Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott left last Sunday&rsquo;s game after taking a hit to his right knee in the first half, but he returned to play in the second half of the win over the Lions. While Elliott&rsquo;s knee held up last weekend, the team is taking it easy with him to kick off the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ezekiel-elliott-wont-practice-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ezekiel-elliott-wont-practice-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairo Santos is the NFC special teams player of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears got a surprising victory over the Patriots on Monday night and kicker Cairo Santos was a significant reason why. Now he&rsquo;s been named NFC special teams player of the week. Santos hit all three of his extra points and all four of his field goals from 42, 23, 38, and 50 yards. According [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cairo-santos-is-the-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cairo-santos-is-the-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFT’s Week 7 2022 NFL awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season is rolling along, with an unmistakable rhythm to each week. The rhythm on early Wednesday morning is simple. It&rsquo;s awards time. Here are the players and coaches and moments we recognize from the weekend that was, just as we begin to pivot to the next weekend. Offensive player of the week: Bengals quarterback [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-week-7-2022-nfl-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/pfts-week-7-2022-nfl-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowboys will wear their blue jerseys and silver pants in Sunday’s home game]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Cowboys entered the league as an expansion team in 1960, then-team president Tex Schramm decided they would wear white jerseys at home. It gave fans a chance to see the different colored jerseys of visiting teams. Cowboys fans got accustomed to the white jerseys. After the Cowboys lost to the Browns in the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-will-wear-their-blue-jerseys-and-silver-pants-in-sundays-home-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cowboys-will-wear-their-blue-jerseys-and-silver-pants-in-sundays-home-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: Mike Pennel was “totally in the wrong” for hit that led to ejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel was ejected on Monday night for a blindside block on Patriots center David Andrews, and afterward Pennel&rsquo;s coach made no excuses for him. &ldquo;I saw it. Yeah. Totally in the wrong,&rdquo; Eberflus said, via NBCSportsBoston.com. &ldquo;He should not do that. And I told him right afterward. And that&rsquo;s not what [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-mike-pennel-was-totally-in-the-wrong-for-hit-that-led-to-ejection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-mike-pennel-was-totally-in-the-wrong-for-hit-that-led-to-ejection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jones: Dak Prescott’s thumb is going to be less of a factor by the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dak Prescott returned to the lineup Sunday, his first action since the season opener. He had surgery on his right thumb Sept. 12 and needed six weeks before he could grip the football and spin it. The Cowboys quarterback went 19-of-25 for 207 yards and a touchdown. He got better as the game went along, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jones-dak-prescotts-thumb-is-going-to-be-less-of-a-factor-by-the-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jones-dak-prescotts-thumb-is-going-to-be-less-of-a-factor-by-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barack Obama’s appearance on Manningcast traces to a golf outing in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Peyton Manning, Barack Obama, and Larry David are golfing&rdquo; sounds more like the opening line of a joke and less like the starting point for the most significant get yet by ESPN&rsquo;s Manningcast. But that&rsquo;s the story, per Kendall Baker of Axios.com. Peyton, Obama, and David played golf at the Riviera Country Club in May. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/barack-obamas-appearance-on-manningcast-traces-to-a-golf-outing-in-may/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/barack-obamas-appearance-on-manningcast-traces-to-a-golf-outing-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields keeps running, but in Monday night’s win it was different]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Fields running the ball in Monday night&rsquo;s win over the Patriots represented a shift for the Bears&rsquo; offense: Not because Fields ran the ball a lot (he always does) but because this time, he was running by design and not by necessity. The Bears repeatedly called for Fields to run the ball on Monday [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-keeps-running-but-in-monday-nights-win-it-was-different/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-keeps-running-but-in-monday-nights-win-it-was-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears make full use of 11-day break from Thursday to Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[After playing on Thursday night to launch Week Six, the Chicago Bears had 11 days to get ready for their Week Seven game. And they made the most of their extended mini-bye. Despite the problems inherent to short-week football, plenty of players like the reward on the back end. Usually, it&rsquo;s a 10-day break between [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-make-full-use-of-11-day-break-from-thursday-to-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-make-full-use-of-11-day-break-from-thursday-to-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not all Patriots players got the two-quarterback memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a glitch in the Stepford Patriot machinery. At a time when coach Bill Belichick&rsquo;s official position is that the plan all along was to play both quarterback Mac Jones and quarterback Bailey Zappe on Monday night, multiple players didn&rsquo;t get the memo. More surprisingly, there were willing to say so. Thanks to the return [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/not-all-patriots-players-got-the-two-quarterback-memo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/not-all-patriots-players-got-the-two-quarterback-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: Designed runs brought different element to our offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears had an extended break to prepare to face the Patriots after losing to the Commanders on Thursday night in Week Six and one of the tweaks they made to their offense was expanding the amount of designed runs for quarterback Justin Fields. Fields made the most of those opportunities and finished the night [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-designed-runs-brought-different-element-to-our-offense/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-designed-runs-brought-different-element-to-our-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey Zappe: I prepared like I have every other week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots started Mac Jones at quarterback against the Bears on Monday night, but he lasted three series before the team opted to insert rookie Bailey Zappe for the rest of their 33-14 loss. Zappe had started the previous two games with Jones out due to an ankle injury and he sparked the team to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bailey-zappe-i-prepared-like-i-have-every-other-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bailey-zappe-i-prepared-like-i-have-every-other-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: It was one performance, but it was important]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears came into Monday night&rsquo;s road game against the Patriots on a three-game losing streak and they were installed as heavy underdogs, but they wound up playing their best game of the 2022 season. They jumped out to a 10-point lead and then scored 23 straight points to close the game after the Patriots [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-it-was-one-performance-but-it-was-important/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-it-was-one-performance-but-it-was-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick on the starting quarterback going forward: “We just finished the game”]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a strange night for the Patriots, in more ways than one. And they&rsquo;ll now be picking up the pieces on a short week before the first of two 2022 meetings with the resurgent Jets. Quarterback Mac Jones started. After an interception, he was benched for Bailey Zappe. The rookie gave the team a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-on-the-starting-quarterback-going-forward-we-just-finished-the-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-on-the-starting-quarterback-going-forward-we-just-finished-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday Night Football: Bears force four turnovers in 33-14 blowout of Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears forced four turnovers and rushed for 243 yards in a 33-14 demolition of the Patriots. Chicago moved to 3-4, while New England fell to 3-4. Mac Jones, who played only three series, was intercepted by Jaquan Brisker on his final pass of the night. Bailey Zappe quickly led two touchdown drives, but he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/monday-night-football-bears-force-four-turnovers-in-33-14-blowout-of-patriots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/monday-night-football-bears-force-four-turnovers-in-33-14-blowout-of-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Pennel ejected for blindside block on David Andrews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel Jr. was ejected after an illegal blindside block in the fourth quarter. Roquan Smith intercepted Bailey Zappe with 8:00 remaining in the game, and during his 15-yard return, Pennel took out an unsuspecting David Andrews. Pennel caught the Patriots center in the head, and then Andrews&rsquo; helmet bounced off the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-pennel-ejected-for-blindside-block-on-david-andrews/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mike-pennel-ejected-for-blindside-block-on-david-andrews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rout is on in Monday Night Football as Bears lead 33-14 early in fourth quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots led 14-10 with 6:04 remaining until halftime. They trail 33-14 with 12:13 remaining in the game. The Bears have dominated since the end of the second quarter. Khalil Herbert scored on a 25-yard pass from Justin Fields with 1:54 remaining in the first half, and after a Bailey Zappe fumble, Cairo Santos kicked [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rout-is-on-in-monday-night-football-as-bears-lead-33-14-early-in-fourth-quarter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/rout-is-on-in-monday-night-football-as-bears-lead-33-14-early-in-fourth-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Dugger questionable to return with ankle injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots safety Kyle Dugger was injured on the first play of the second half. After being examined in the medical tent on the sideline, he limped to the locker room. The Patriots list him as questionable to return with an ankle injury. Dugger has one tackle. He is having a career year with an interception, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-dugger-questionable-to-return-with-ankle-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-dugger-questionable-to-return-with-ankle-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday Night Football: Justin Fields, Bears lead Bailey Zappe, Patriots 20-14 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bailey Zappe has all the buzz, but Justin Fields has the lead. The Bears led 10-0 in the first quarter, trailed 14-10 in the second quarter and are back in front at halftime, holding a 20-14 lead at intermission. Fields ran for 74 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, and he completed 9 of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/monday-night-football-justin-fields-bears-lead-bailey-zappe-patriots-20-14-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/monday-night-football-justin-fields-bears-lead-bailey-zappe-patriots-20-14-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey Zappe’s 43-yard pass sets up a touchdown, giving Patriots the lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots trailed 10-0 until Bailey Zappe entered the game. They now lead 14-10, scoring two touchdowns in only 3:39. After Zappe threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers, it didn&rsquo;t take long for the Patriots to get the ball back. Justin Fields threw an interception on a ball that was tipped by Matthew [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bailey-zappes-43-yard-pass-sets-up-a-touchdown-giving-patriots-the-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bailey-zappes-43-yard-pass-sets-up-a-touchdown-giving-patriots-the-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Jones gets away with kick to crotch of Jaquan Brisker]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a drive that ended, fittingly, with Bears defensive back Jaquan Brisker intercepting a ball thrown by Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, Jones put a foot into the balls of Brisker to cap a slide. It looked a lot like the move former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady once made when sliding during a playoff game against [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-gets-away-with-kick-to-crotch-of-jaquan-brisker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-gets-away-with-kick-to-crotch-of-jaquan-brisker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey Zappe replaces Mac Jones, throws a touchdown pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mac Jones started for the Patriots, but he lasted only three series. The Patriots went three-and-out twice before Jones threw an interception. Jaquan Brisker, who was kicked in the crotch by Jones earlier in the drive, intercepted Jones at the Chicago 21 after the Patriots reached the Bears 36. Bailey Zappe got a standing ovation [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bailey-zappe-replaces-mac-jones-throws-a-touchdown-pass/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bailey-zappe-replaces-mac-jones-throws-a-touchdown-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas Patrick doubtful to return with toe injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears lost center Lucas Patrick in the first quarter. They list him as doubtful to return with a toe injury. Patrick had started two games at left guard and two at right guard this season before starting at center Monday night. Michael Schofield started at left guard Monday night and Teven Jenkins remains at [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lucas-patrick-doubtful-to-return-with-toe-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lucas-patrick-doubtful-to-return-with-toe-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields runs for a touchdown, giving the Bears a 10-0 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have had the ball twice. The Bears have scored twice. The Patriots have had the ball twice. They have gone three-and-out twice. Chicago leads New England 10-0 in the first quarter. Justin Fields ran for a 3-yard touchdown to finish a seven-play, 56-yard drive. He went 3-for-3 for 39 yards on the possession. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-runs-for-a-touchdown-giving-the-bears-a-10-0-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-runs-for-a-touchdown-giving-the-bears-a-10-0-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick kept his quarterback plan quiet as long as possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, the Broncos made it known to the world that quarterback Russell Wilson would miss Sunday&rsquo;s game with a hamstring injury. That same day, the Patriots created a maximum mystery regarding whether starter Mac Jones would return, or whether rookie Bailey Zappe would get another start. The Patriots revealed only that Jones was &ldquo;limited&rdquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-kept-his-quarterback-plan-quiet-as-long-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-kept-his-quarterback-plan-quiet-as-long-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday Night Football: Mac Jones, Damien Harris, Nelson Agholor are active]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots will have Mac Jones back at quarterback. He is active for Monday Night Football after being listed as questionable with his high ankle sprain. He returns to the lineup for the first time since spraining an ankle on the final play in Week 3. Receiver Nelson Agholor (hamstring) and running back Damien Harris [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/monday-night-football-mac-jones-damien-harris-nelson-agholor-are-active/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/monday-night-football-mac-jones-damien-harris-nelson-agholor-are-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Mac Jones will start for Patriots in Monday Night Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots did not activate Garrett Gilbert from the practice squad in time to dress for Monday Night Football. Thus, it was obvious Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe would serve as the team&rsquo;s two quarterbacks against the Bears. The only question was which quarterback would start. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that Jones will return [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-mac-jones-will-start-for-patriots-in-monday-night-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-mac-jones-will-start-for-patriots-in-monday-night-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jourdan Lewis out for year after Lisfranc injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowboys beat the Lions on Sunday, but they lost a member of their secondary in the process. Cornerback Jourdan Lewis was carted to the locker room after hurting his foot while intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter. According to multiple reports, the injury will end Lewis&rsquo; season. Lewis had surgery on Sunday night [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jourdan-lewis-out-for-year-after-lisfranc-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jourdan-lewis-out-for-year-after-lisfranc-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Jones will make a push to play on Monday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four weeks ago today, Patriots quarterback Mac Jones suffered a high ankle sprain. As the Patriots prepare to face the Bears on Monday night, the question becomes whether Jones is ready to play &mdash; and whether the team will let him. But who really knows? Whether intended or not, the Mac Jones situation has become [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-will-make-a-push-to-play-on-monday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-will-make-a-push-to-play-on-monday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Jones questionable for Monday’s game against Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mac Jones may start against the Bears on Monday night. Or he may not. The Patriots have listed Jones as questionable for Sunday&rsquo;s game with his ankle injury. Jones has missed the last three games. He was a limited participant in all three of New England&rsquo;s practices this week. In a brief media appearance, Jones [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-questionable-for-mondays-game-against-bears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-questionable-for-mondays-game-against-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In brief meeting with media, Mac Jones says his ankle feels “pretty good”]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a quarterback controversy simmers in New England, injured starter Mac Jones apparently is trying to say as little as possible to reporters. His effort to minimize the words falling from his mouth became almost comical on Friday. He ultimately spoke for 76 seconds. If he had his wish, it would have been even shorter [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/in-brief-meeting-with-media-mac-jones-says-his-ankle-feels-pretty-good/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/in-brief-meeting-with-media-mac-jones-says-his-ankle-feels-pretty-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Jones remains limited in Friday practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is reportedly expecting to be available for Monday night&rsquo;s game against the Bears. But to this point, the QB still has not been a full participant in practice as he continues to recover from his high-ankle sprain. Jones was once again a limited participant in practice, according to New England&rsquo;s Friday [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-remains-limited-in-friday-practice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-remains-limited-in-friday-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin White provides the biggest highlight of his career]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the weeks preceding the 2015 NFL draft, a pair of receivers emerged from the pack. One was regarded as more NFL-ready. The other was viewed as having a higher ceiling, and much more potential for greatness. The Raiders took the safer choice at No. 4, selecting Alabama&rsquo;s Amari Cooper. The Bears, with the seventh [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kevin-white-provides-the-biggest-highlight-of-his-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kevin-white-provides-the-biggest-highlight-of-his-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Quinn: I’m not walking into Bears facility thinking about being somewhere else]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade chatter floated around Bears edge rusher Robert Quinn this offseason and his absence from voluntary work this offseason was taken by some as a sign that he&rsquo;d be happy to move on. Quinn said that wasn&rsquo;t the case and that he was tired of moving around at this point in his career and the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-im-not-walking-into-bears-facility-thinking-about-being-somewhere-else/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/robert-quinn-im-not-walking-into-bears-facility-thinking-about-being-somewhere-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Jones limited at Thursday’s Patriots practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Word on Thursday was that Patriots quarterback Mac Jones believes he&rsquo;ll be well enough to play on Monday night against the Bears after missing the last three games with an ankle injury, but Thursday&rsquo;s practice didn&rsquo;t do anything to confirm that. Jones was listed as a limited participant on the team&rsquo;s first injury report of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-limited-at-thursdays-patriots-practice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/mac-jones-limited-at-thursdays-patriots-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: Bears don’t see a big difference preparing for Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears don&rsquo;t know which Patriots quarterback they&rsquo;ll face on Monday night, but they don&rsquo;t much care, either. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said today that whether it&rsquo;s Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe starting for New England, the job of his defense will be unchanged. &ldquo;I feel that really the offense is the Patriots&rsquo; offense, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-bears-dont-see-a-big-difference-preparing-for-mac-jones-or-bailey-zappe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-bears-dont-see-a-big-difference-preparing-for-mac-jones-or-bailey-zappe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Mac Jones expects to be available for Monday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots may or may not have a quarterback controversy. The answer to that question could be coming soon. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that starter Mac Jones expects to be available for the Monday night game against the Bears.&nbsp;Whether that&rsquo;s enough to put Jones back under center remains to be seen. Coach Bill Belichick [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-mac-jones-expects-to-be-available-for-monday-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-mac-jones-expects-to-be-available-for-monday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick on N’Keal Harry: Everybody tried, it just didn’t work out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots selected receiver N'Keal Harry with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2019 draft. But in three seasons with the franchise, Harry never lived up to that draft status. So, the Patriots traded him to the Bears in July for a seventh-round pick. Harry hasn&rsquo;t played for Chicago so far in 2022, as [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-on-nkeal-harry-everybody-tried-it-just-didnt-work-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-on-nkeal-harry-everybody-tried-it-just-didnt-work-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign Isaiah Coulter off practice squad, waive Ihmir Smith-Marsette]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears shuffled their wide receiver corps on Tuesday. They announced that they have signed Isaiah Coulter to the active roster from the practice squad. They waived Ihmir Smith-Marsette in a corresponding move. Coulter played in three games for the Bears last season, but only saw the field for 15 offensive snaps. He was targeted [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-isaiah-coulter-off-practice-squad-waive-ihmir-smith-marsette/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-isaiah-coulter-off-practice-squad-waive-ihmir-smith-marsette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick on tying George Halas for career wins: Fortunate to have coached a lot of great players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patriots head coach Bill Belichick pushed himself further up the NFL&rsquo;s leaderboard with Sunday&rsquo;s win in Cleveland. The victory was the 324th of Belichick&rsquo;s head coaching career and it leaves him tied with former Bears head coach George Halas for second place behind Don Shula. During his postgame press conference, Belichick was asked what it [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-on-tying-george-halas-for-career-wins-fortunate-to-have-coached-a-lot-of-great-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-on-tying-george-halas-for-career-wins-fortunate-to-have-coached-a-lot-of-great-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Belichick on Mac Jones: We’ll continue to evaluate him, see how he’s doing physically]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Patriots are now 3-3, having won their last two games with rookie Bailey Zappe starting at quarterback for the injured Mac Jones. But every time head coach Bill Belichick has been asked about Jones remaining New England&rsquo;s QB1 when he&rsquo;s healthy, Belichick has deflected the question. Belichick did so again during his Monday morning [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-on-mac-jones-well-continue-to-evaluate-him-see-how-hes-doing-physically/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bill-belichick-on-mac-jones-well-continue-to-evaluate-him-see-how-hes-doing-physically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears will consider removing punt return duties from Velus Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears punt returner Velus Jones made the costliest mistake of the night on Thursday when he muffed a punt at the 6-yard line, setting up the Commanders for the game-winning touchdown. That may cost Jones the punt returning job. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to have to look at that,&rdquo; head coach Matt Eberflus said of benching Jones, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-will-consider-removing-punt-return-duties-from-velus-jones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-will-consider-removing-punt-return-duties-from-velus-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Wentz seeing doctor about right hand, shoulder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commanders have more than a week until their next game and quarterback Carson Wentz will be spending part of that time getting his injuries checked out. Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said on Friday that Wentz will be seeing a doctor about his right hand and right shoulder. Wentz was on the injury report [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-seeing-doctor-about-right-hand-shoulder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-seeing-doctor-about-right-hand-shoulder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials missed key defensive pass interference foul in Commanders-Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Bears trailing by five points in the final minute of last night&rsquo;s game and facing third and goal from the four, quarterback Justin Fields threw a potential game winner to receiver Dante Pettis. Pettis was unable to make the catch. In large part because he was getting mugged by Commanders safety Darrick Forrest. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/officials-missed-key-defensive-pass-interference-foul-in-commanders-bears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/officials-missed-key-defensive-pass-interference-foul-in-commanders-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darnell Mooney: If I just catch the damn ball the first time, we win the game]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the end of Thursday&rsquo;s game between the Commanders and Bears, Chicago had one last shot from the 4-yard line. Quarterback Justin Fields threw a jump ball to receiver Darnell Mooney on the right side of the end zone. Mooney went up to grab it, but bobbled the ball. He was ruled down at the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-if-i-just-catch-the-damn-ball-the-first-time-we-win-the-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/darnell-mooney-if-i-just-catch-the-damn-ball-the-first-time-we-win-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Wentz: It’s definitely special to play for Ron Rivera]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a short week for the Commanders heading into Thursday night&rsquo;s game against the Bears, but it may not have felt that way for quarterback Carson Wentz. Head coach Ron Rivera cited quarterback as the reason why the Commanders lag behind the rest of the NFC East early in the week and a report [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-its-definitely-special-to-play-for-ron-rivera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-its-definitely-special-to-play-for-ron-rivera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: I think Justin Fields took a step forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears lost to the Commanders 12-7 on Thursday night, but it doesn&rsquo;t take much of an imagination to see how they could have come out on top. Chicago made three trips inside the Washington 5-yard-line without coming up with points. One drive ended with a Justin Fields pass deflecting off a helmet into Commanders [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-i-think-justin-fields-took-a-step-forward/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-i-think-justin-fields-took-a-step-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: I’m hurting, but I’ve got time to heal up before our next game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields took some hard hits in Thursday night&rsquo;s loss to the Commanders, both on his five sacks and on his 12 rushing attempts. But he said afterward that he&rsquo;s confident he&rsquo;ll play in the Bears&rsquo; next game, thanks in part to the Bears&rsquo; extra time off with a Monday night game in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-im-hurting-but-ive-got-time-to-heal-up-before-our-next-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-im-hurting-but-ive-got-time-to-heal-up-before-our-next-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron Rivera lashes out at report Daniel Snyder picked Carson Wentz]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were more fireworks in the postgame press room than there were on the field tonight. Speaking to reporters after a 12-7 win, Commanders coach Ron Rivera reacted angrily to a report, embedded with ESPN&rsquo;s lengthy article from Thursday, that owner Daniel Snyder &ldquo;implored&rdquo; the team to trade for quarterback Carson Wentz. &ldquo;Everybody keeps wanting [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ron-rivera-lashes-out-at-report-daniel-snyder-picked-carson-wentz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ron-rivera-lashes-out-at-report-daniel-snyder-picked-carson-wentz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Michaels: I think the league would love for Daniel Snyder to just sell the team]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the third quarter of Thursday night&rsquo;s game between the Commanders and the Bears, Amazon&rsquo;s Al Michaels made a comment about the lingering controversy regarding Washington owner Daniel Snyder. Given Al&rsquo;s connections at the highest levels of the NFL, his words &mdash; carefully couched as speculation &mdash; seem to reflect accurately the mood of the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/al-michaels-i-think-the-league-would-love-for-daniel-snyder-to-just-sell-the-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/al-michaels-i-think-the-league-would-love-for-daniel-snyder-to-just-sell-the-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday Night Football: Bears come up short as Commanders win 12-7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears were thisclose to pulling out a come-from-behind victory. Instead, the Commanders held on for a 12-7 victory. Both teams now are 2-4. The Bears gained 392 yards. They scored seven points. They went 0-for-3 in the red zone. In the first half, Jonathan Allen intercepted a tipped Justin Fields pass after the Bears [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/thursday-night-football-bears-come-up-short-as-commanders-win-12-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/thursday-night-football-bears-come-up-short-as-commanders-win-12-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington cashes in on Velus Jones’ fumble with Brian Robinson’s first touchdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commanders running back Brian Robinson has his first career touchdown. The rookie returned to the field last week, six weeks after he was shot twice in the knee in Washington, D.C. He played 18 snaps and had nine carries for 22 yards against the Titans. On Thursday night, Robinson ran for a 1-yard touchdown with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/washington-cashes-in-on-velus-jones-fumble-with-brian-robinsons-first-touchdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/washington-cashes-in-on-velus-jones-fumble-with-brian-robinsons-first-touchdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Wentz gets ankle re-taped after running play as Commanders pull within 7-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Wentz entered Thursday Night Football with a biceps tendon strain. He injured his right hand in the first half. Wentz now is dealing with an ankle issue. On second-and-goal from the Chicago 7 on the final play of the third quarter, Wentz kept the ball on a read option play. He tried a jump [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-gets-ankle-re-taped-after-running-play-as-commanders-pull-within-7-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-gets-ankle-re-taped-after-running-play-as-commanders-pull-within-7-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields throws 40-yard touchdown pass to Dante Pettis to give Bears 7-3 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Break out the champagne: We have a touchdown on Thursday Night Football. Justin Fields threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Dante Pettis with 7:16 remaining in the third quarter. It gave the Bears a 7-3 lead. The Commanders had 12 players on the field, the second time that&rsquo;s happened tonight, but it wasn&rsquo;t enough players [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-throws-40-yard-touchdown-pass-to-dante-pettis-to-give-bears-7-3-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-throws-40-yard-touchdown-pass-to-dante-pettis-to-give-bears-7-3-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday Night Football: Carson Wentz, Justin Fields take a beating as Commanders led 3-0 at halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you thought last Thursday night&rsquo;s game was ugly, the Bears and Commanders want you to hold their beer. Joey Slye&lsquo;s 38-yard field goal with 46 seconds left in the first half gave Washington a 3-0 halftime lead. Thus, the teams avoided the first halftime shutout since Washington-San Francisco in 2019, which ended in a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/thursday-night-football-carson-wentz-justin-fields-take-a-beating-as-commanders-led-3-0-at-halftime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/thursday-night-football-carson-wentz-justin-fields-take-a-beating-as-commanders-led-3-0-at-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday Night Football: N’Keal Harry is inactive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiver N'Keal Harry will not make his Bears debut on Thursday night. The Bears made him a healthy scratch. Harry has practiced the past two weeks after injuring his ankle in an Aug. 6 practice, and the Bears activated him back to the 53-player roster Monday. He was a limited participant Tuesday and a full [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/thursday-night-football-nkeal-harry-is-inactive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/thursday-night-football-nkeal-harry-is-inactive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commanders elevate Khaleke Hudson, Danny Johnson from practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commanders added a pair of players to their active roster from the practice squad for Thursday night&rsquo;s game against the Bears. The team announced that they have elevated linebacker Khaleke Hudson and cornerback Danny Johnson. Both players will revert to the practice squad after the game is over. Hudson played 25 special teams snaps [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/commanders-elevate-khaleke-hudson-danny-johnson-from-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/commanders-elevate-khaleke-hudson-danny-johnson-from-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Michaels jokes that he may retire, if Commanders-Bears plays out like Colts-Broncos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Thursday night, Al Michaels said was all of us were thinking, as we collectively suffered through the misery of a very bad game between the Colts and Broncos. Al, one of the very best to ever call a game in any sport, has no interest in doing it again tonight, when the Commanders visit [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/al-michaels-jokes-that-he-may-retire-if-commanders-bears-plays-out-like-colts-broncos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/al-michaels-jokes-that-he-may-retire-if-commanders-bears-plays-out-like-colts-broncos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Carson Wentz dealing with biceps tendon strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz was listed as a limited participant in practice due to a right shoulder injury on Monday and Tuesday, but he avoided an injury designation for Thursday night&rsquo;s game against the Bears. That doesn&rsquo;t mean Wentz is totally healthy, however. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that he is dealing with a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-carson-wentz-dealing-with-biceps-tendon-strain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-carson-wentz-dealing-with-biceps-tendon-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N’Keal Harry “ecstatic” to be in position to play again]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Patriots traded wide receiver N'Keal Harry to the Bears in July, he talked about looking forward to a fresh start after he failed to impress during his time in New England. That fresh start was delayed by a high-ankle sprain in August that forced Harry off the field and into surgery. He spent [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nkeal-harry-ecstatic-to-be-in-position-to-play-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nkeal-harry-ecstatic-to-be-in-position-to-play-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dak Prescott is “antsy as f–k” to play again]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday night, the 4-1 Cowboys likely will face the 5-0 Eagles without franchise quarterback Dak Prescott. It will be the fifth game Prescott has missed due to a broken bone above his thumb, which required surgery. So how antsy is Prescott to play again? He was asked that question on Wednesday by Clarence E. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dak-prescott-is-antsy-as-fk-to-play-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/dak-prescott-is-antsy-as-fk-to-play-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N’Keal Harry set to make his Bears debut Thursday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiver N'Keal Harry is set to make his Bears debut on Thursday Night Football. He has no designation for the game against the Commanders. Harry injured his ankle in an Aug. 6 practice, and the Bears placed him on injured reserve Sept. 1. He returned to practice last week, and the Bears activated Harry back [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nkeal-harry-set-to-make-his-bears-debut-thursday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nkeal-harry-set-to-make-his-bears-debut-thursday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jahan Dotson, Logan Thomas ruled out for Thursday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commanders will be without wide receiver Jahan Dotson and tight end Logan Thomas again this week. Both players sat out against the Titans last Sunday and they have been ruled out of Thursday night&rsquo;s game against the Bears. Dotson was listed as a non-participant in practice all week with a hamstring injury and tight [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jahan-dotson-logan-thomas-ruled-out-for-thursday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jahan-dotson-logan-thomas-ruled-out-for-thursday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Jackson out for Thursday’s game with back injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commanders won&rsquo;t have one of their key defenders when they play the Bears on Thursday night. Cornerback William Jackson has been ruled out of Thursday&rsquo;s game with a back injury, according to multiple reports. Jackson was a full participant on Monday&rsquo;s injury report but was downgraded to limited on Tuesday. Now he&rsquo;s not traveling [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/william-jackson-out-for-thursdays-game-with-back-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/william-jackson-out-for-thursdays-game-with-back-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Leatherwood returns to Bears practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood is back on the practice field for the Bears. Leatherwood returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the non-football illness list on September 14. Leatherwood was inactive for Week One, so he has yet to make his first regular season appearance with the team. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alex-leatherwood-returns-to-bears-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alex-leatherwood-returns-to-bears-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Dak Prescott’s absence, Jerry Jones may have handled it like a genius]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Cowboys lost quarterback Dak Prescott to a broken bone in his hand, he was expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Almost immediately, the timeline changed. Dr. Jerry Jones said almost immediately that Prescott could return within the next four games. The fact that the Cowboys didn&rsquo;t put Dak on injured reserve gave credence to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/on-dak-prescotts-absence-jerry-jones-may-have-handled-it-like-a-genius/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/on-dak-prescotts-absence-jerry-jones-may-have-handled-it-like-a-genius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marshawn Lynch joins Amazon’s pregame coverage, after all]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talk of running back Marshawn Lynch becoming part of the Amazon pregame show subsided after Lynch was arrested for DUI in August. The talk has returned, and it&rsquo;s not just talk. Lynch is joining the production, starting this week. The announcement came from&nbsp;Amazon V.P. of Global Sports Video Marie Donoghue, on the Marchand &amp; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/marshawn-lynch-joins-amazons-pregame-coverage-after-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/marshawn-lynch-joins-amazons-pregame-coverage-after-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Getsy: Justin Fields getting a little bit better each week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears weren&rsquo;t able to leave Minnesota with a win last Sunday, but their comeback to take the lead in the fourth quarter included a performance they hope to build on this Thursday and in the weeks to come. Quarterback Justin Fields posted his best single-game passer rating and completion percentage as an NFL starter [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-justin-fields-getting-a-little-bit-better-each-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-justin-fields-getting-a-little-bit-better-each-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaylon Johnson listed as full participant in Bears practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornerback Jaylon Johnson didn&rsquo;t play for the Bears in Sunday&rsquo;s loss to the Vikings, but it looks like he may be on the right track to return to action on Thursday night against the Commanders. Johnson was listed as a full participant for the second straight day on Tuesday. He has been dealing with a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylon-johnson-listed-as-full-participant-in-bears-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylon-johnson-listed-as-full-participant-in-bears-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Wentz remains limited at Commanders practice, Logan Thomas doesn’t participate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commanders issued their second injury report of the week on Tuesday and it still features quarterback Carson Wentz. Wentz was listed as limited with a right shoulder injury for Monday&rsquo;s walkthrough practice and he earned the same label for Tuesday&rsquo;s session. Wentz told reporters that he feels pretty good, so it does not appear [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-remains-limited-at-commanders-practice-logan-thomas-doesnt-participate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-remains-limited-at-commanders-practice-logan-thomas-doesnt-participate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears put Matt Adams on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears will not have linebacker Matt Adams in the lineup on Thursday night and he will miss at least three more games as well. Adams was listed as a non-participant in practice on Monday and the team announced that he has been placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. Adams hurt his calf in Sunday&rsquo;s [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-matt-adams-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-matt-adams-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Wentz: Ron Rivera’s comments are nothing I’m overly concerned about]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington head coach Ron Rivera caused a bit of a stir on Monday with his comments on quarterbacks in the NFC East. Rivera has since walked back those words, calling it a &ldquo;mea culpa moment&rdquo; on Tuesday. And when Commanders signal-caller Carson Wentz was asked about what Rivera said, he essentially brushed off the comments [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-ron-riveras-comments-are-nothing-im-overly-concerned-about/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-ron-riveras-comments-are-nothing-im-overly-concerned-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Wentz added to practice report with right shoulder injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz popped up on the team&rsquo;s practice report Monday. Washington didn&rsquo;t practice but estimated Wentz as a limited participant with a right shoulder injury. Wentz played all 63 offensive snaps Sunday. Cornerback William Jackson III was estimated as a full participant despite his back injury. Safety Percy Butler (quad), offensive tackle Sam [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-added-to-practice-report-with-right-shoulder-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/carson-wentz-added-to-practice-report-with-right-shoulder-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Adams estimated as non-participant in Monday’s walkthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears linebacker Matt Adams returned to action Sunday after missing two games with a hamstring injury. He played four defensive snaps and 17 on special teams before injuring a calf. The Bears play the Commanders on Thursday night, so they had to release an estimated practice report Monday. They list Adams as a non-participant. Adams [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-adams-estimated-as-non-participant-in-mondays-walkthrough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-adams-estimated-as-non-participant-in-mondays-walkthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Jefferson: Personal accolades are great, but we’re trying to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson posted another big day in Sunday&rsquo;s 29-22 win over the Bears. Jefferson had a career-high 12 catches for 154 yards in the victory and he now has 40 catches for a league-high 547 yards on the season. He also has 236 catches for his career, which breaks Randy Moss&rsquo; franchise [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-jefferson-personal-accolades-are-great-but-were-trying-to-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-jefferson-personal-accolades-are-great-but-were-trying-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings blow big lead, escape with win over Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings nearly sleepwalked their way into an embarrassing loss to the Bears today, but a methodical fourth-quarter drive set up the game-winning score Minnesota needed to escape with a win. The Vikings couldn&rsquo;t have started any better: Kirk Cousins completed his first 17 passes, Justin Fields could do absolutely nothing, and the fans had [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-blow-big-lead-escape-with-win-over-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-blow-big-lead-escape-with-win-over-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 5 early inactives: Jadeveon Clowney is back for Browns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney missed the last two games with an ankle injury, but his absence from the lineup will come to an end on Sunday. Clowney is not on the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-5-early-inactives-jadeveon-clowney-is-back-for-browns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-5-early-inactives-jadeveon-clowney-is-back-for-browns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 5 injury report roundup: Jameis Winston, Mac Jones doubtful for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week Five of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Colts and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won&rsquo;t release their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-5-injury-report-roundup-jameis-winston-mac-jones-doubtful-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-5-injury-report-roundup-jameis-winston-mac-jones-doubtful-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears list David Montgomery as questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears running back David Montgomery practiced for the second straight day on Friday and the door is open for him to return to the lineup against the Vikings this Sunday. Montgomery missed last weekend&rsquo;s loss to the Giants with an ankle injury, but his return to practice has led to him being listed as questionable [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-list-david-montgomery-as-questionable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-list-david-montgomery-as-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen Robinson: When my time comes, I’m going to try and make the most of my opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest mysteries of the Rams through the first four weeks has been the general disappearance of receiver Allen Robinson. The veteran receiver &mdash; who caught 98 passes for 1,147 yards in 2019 and 102 passes for 1,250 in 2020 &mdash; has just nine receptions for 95 yards with a touchdown while playing [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-robinson-when-my-time-comes-im-going-to-try-and-make-the-most-of-my-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-robinson-when-my-time-comes-im-going-to-try-and-make-the-most-of-my-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Montgomery returns to practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears running back David Montgomery got back on the practice field Thursday. Montgomery has been out of action since hurting his ankle in Week Three, but he took a step back toward the lineup by participating in practice. Montgomery will be listed as limited on the team&rsquo;s injury report and Friday&rsquo;s activity level should provide [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-montgomery-returns-to-practice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-montgomery-returns-to-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Getsy: I don’t think Justin Fields had a rough month]]></title><description><![CDATA[As pointed out by Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Bears quarterback Justin Fields currently ranks last in completions (34), completion percentage (50.7), interception rate (6 percent), and passer rating (58.7). So it seemly raised a few eyebrows among the Bears&rsquo; beat when offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said the following during his Thursday press conference: [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-i-dont-think-justin-fields-had-a-rough-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/luke-getsy-i-dont-think-justin-fields-had-a-rough-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bears General Manager Jerry Vainisi dies at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bears General Manager Jerry Vainisi died in Oak Park, Illinois, on Tuesday, the team announced. Vainisi was 80. He spent 15 years with the Bears and was General Manager during the team&rsquo;s 1985 Super Bowl championship team. His first job with the organization was as the controller in 1972. Vainisi then spent time as [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-bears-general-manager-jerry-vainisi-dies-at-80/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/former-bears-general-manager-jerry-vainisi-dies-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears designate N’Keal Harry for return, put Cody Whitehair on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver N'Keal Harry is on his way back to the Bears active roster. The Bears announced on Wednesday that Harry was been designated to return from injured reserve. Harry had surgery after hurting his ankle this summer and was placed on the list after the cut to 53 players. Harry will be able to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-designate-nkeal-harry-for-return-put-cody-whitehair-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-designate-nkeal-harry-for-return-put-cody-whitehair-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions sign Michael Badgley to practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions are hopeful Austin Seibert&lsquo;s right groin will be healed enough to kick this week. But if not, the Lions will have Michael Badgley as their kicker against the Patriots. Detroit signed Badgley to its practice squad, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. The Lions cut Dominik Eberle on Monday after he missed two [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-sign-michael-badgley-to-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lions-sign-michael-badgley-to-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings will sign Khyiris Tonga off Falcons’ practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings are signing nose tackle Khyiris Tonga off the Falcons&rsquo; practice squad, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Tonga entered the league as a seventh-round choice of the Bears in 2021. He played 15 games last season and made 24 tackles, a tackle for loss and had a fumble recovery as a rookie. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-will-sign-khyiris-tonga-off-falcons-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/vikings-will-sign-khyiris-tonga-off-falcons-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus confident Justin Fields’ pocket presence will improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been sacked on 19.3 percent of his dropbacks this season, by far the worst in the NFL. That needs to improve in a hurry. Bears coach Matt Eberflus is confident it will improve, but he thinks it&rsquo;s going to take time. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s just pocket presence as he gets more experience,&rdquo; [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-confident-justin-fields-pocket-presence-will-improve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-confident-justin-fields-pocket-presence-will-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears cut Michael Badgley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears cut kicker Michael Badgley from their practice squad Monday. He scored all 12 of the team&rsquo;s points Sunday, going 4-for-4 on his field goal attempts. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re appreciative of Michael&rsquo;s contributions and performance last week against the Giants,&rdquo; General Manager Ryan Poles said in a statement. &ldquo;Coming in on short notice and delivering for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-cut-michael-badgley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-cut-michael-badgley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Whitehair’s knee injury will sideline him for “some time”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears left guard Cody Whitehair will miss &ldquo;some time&rdquo; with a knee injury, coach Matt Eberflus announced Monday. Eberflus did not elaborate on whether the team will place Whitehair on injured reserve, but it seems likely. Injured reserve requires a player to miss a minimum of four games before returning to the active roster. Whitehair [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cody-whitehairs-knee-injury-will-sideline-him-for-some-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cody-whitehairs-knee-injury-will-sideline-him-for-some-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saquon Barkley: When I saw Tyrod Taylor go down, I realized I was up next at QB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants running back Saquon Barkley said late last week that he feels like he&rsquo;s back to being the player he was during his first couple of years in the NFL, but Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears offered Barkley a chance to do something new. Daniel Jones left the game with an ankle injury and backup [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/saquon-barkley-when-i-saw-tyrod-taylor-go-down-i-realized-i-was-up-next-at-qb/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/saquon-barkley-when-i-saw-tyrod-taylor-go-down-i-realized-i-was-up-next-at-qb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Jones uncertain on when Dak Prescott will be able to grip the ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dak Prescott and the Cowboys have targeted Week 5 for the quarterback&rsquo;s return to the lineup, but owner Jerry Jones said Sunday the team doesn&rsquo;t know whether that will happen or not. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t have any way, have no way, by talking to a doctor or even by talking with Dak, I have no way [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jones-uncertain-on-when-dak-prescott-will-be-able-to-grip-the-ball/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jerry-jones-uncertain-on-when-dak-prescott-will-be-able-to-grip-the-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jones: I’m feeling good, will listen to doctors and go from there]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looked like Giants quarterback Daniel Jones was done for the day when he hurt his ankle in the second half, but another injury forced the Giants to put Jones back on the field. Tyrod Taylor suffered a head injury, which led to Jones returning to action for the final minutes of a 20-12 win. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/daniel-jones-im-feeling-good-will-listen-to-doctors-and-go-from-there/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/daniel-jones-im-feeling-good-will-listen-to-doctors-and-go-from-there/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants beat Bears in sloppy defensive struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[It hasn&rsquo;t been pretty, but the Giants are a surprising 3-1. Despite passing for just 71 yards between Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor, the Giants gutted out a hard-fought 20-12 win over the Bears on a windy and rainy day in New Jersey. The running game did most of the work for the Giants, with [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/giants-beat-bears-in-sloppy-defensive-struggle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/giants-beat-bears-in-sloppy-defensive-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor both injured for Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants are out of quarterbacks. Daniel Jones exited the game with an injury and was replaced by Tyrod Taylor, but soon Taylor was also injured, and the Giants only have two quarterbacks on the active roster. That meant the Giants were down to running back Saquon Barkley, who took some direct snaps in a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/daniel-jones-and-tyrod-taylor-both-injured-for-giants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/daniel-jones-and-tyrod-taylor-both-injured-for-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jones out with ankle injury, Tyrod Taylor in for Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has exited today&rsquo;s game against the Bears with an ankle injury. Jones suffered the injury when he was taken down late in the third quarter. He stayed on the sideline with his helmet on, and he hasn&rsquo;t been ruled out of the game, but he came out and the Giants termed [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/daniel-jones-out-with-ankle-injury-tyrod-taylor-in-for-giants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/daniel-jones-out-with-ankle-injury-tyrod-taylor-in-for-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 4 early inactives: Ronnie Stanley out again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. The Ravens&rsquo; wait to get left tackle Ronnie Stanley back in the lineup will last another week. Stanley has not played since Week One of last season because of an ankle injury [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-4-early-inactives-ronnie-stanley-out-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-4-early-inactives-ronnie-stanley-out-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roquan Smith pleased with the results three games into “bet on myself” season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After initially demanding a new contract or a trade, Bears linebacker Roquan Smith decided this year to play out the final season of his rookie contract in Chicago and try to cash in when he hits free agency in March. So far, he&rsquo;s happy with the results. Smith has referred to this season as a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-pleased-with-the-results-three-games-into-bet-on-myself-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-pleased-with-the-results-three-games-into-bet-on-myself-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 4 injury report roundup: Dalvin Cook set to play, Za’Darius Smith questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week Four of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Bengals and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won&rsquo;t release their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-4-injury-report-roundup-dalvin-cook-set-to-play-zadarius-smith-questionable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-4-injury-report-roundup-dalvin-cook-set-to-play-zadarius-smith-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants rule out Leonard Williams, Kadarius Toney]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants&rsquo; inactive list won&rsquo;t take much deliberating. They already have ruled out five players for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears. Receiver Kadarius Toney and defensive lineman Leonard Williams did not practice all week and won&rsquo;t return this week. Both players missed the loss to the Cowboys on Monday night. Toney is dealing with a [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/giants-rule-out-leonard-williams-kadarius-toney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/giants-rule-out-leonard-williams-kadarius-toney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Montgomery out, Robert Quinn questionable for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears officially won&rsquo;t have one of their key offensive players when they take on the Giants on Sunday. Chicago ruled running back David Montgomery out with ankle and knee injuries. Things had been trending that way all week, with head coach Matt Eberflus calling Montgomery &ldquo;day-to-day&rdquo; before the running back did not practice all [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-montgomery-out-robert-quinn-questionable-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-montgomery-out-robert-quinn-questionable-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Thursday practice for David Montgomery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2-1 Bears may have to compete this weekend without one of their key offensive weapons. Running back David Montgomery missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday. He&rsquo;s listed on Chicago&rsquo;s injury report with ankle and knee injuries. Head coach Matt Eberflus said earlier this week that Montgomery is day-to-day. The Bears have won their [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/no-thursday-practice-for-david-montgomery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/no-thursday-practice-for-david-montgomery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields on offensive struggles: You have to get back to work and keep working]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Justin Fields and the Bears offense is on pace to set several NFL records for ineptness. He has completed only 23 of 45 passes for 297 yards, with two touchdowns and four interceptions in three games. Fields said Wednesday his struggles are just part of the process. &ldquo;My response to that is get back [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-offensive-struggles-you-have-to-get-back-to-work-and-keep-working/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-on-offensive-struggles-you-have-to-get-back-to-work-and-keep-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kadarius Toney, Leonard Williams listed as out of practice Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Giants played on Monday night, so they did not hold a full practice session on Wednesday. If they had done more than a walkthrough, they would have been without a number of players. Among the players who the team said would not have taken part in practice were wide receiver Kadarius Toney and defensive [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kadarius-toney-leonard-williams-listed-as-out-of-practice-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kadarius-toney-leonard-williams-listed-as-out-of-practice-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears put Byron Pringle on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide receiver Byron Pringle won&rsquo;t be part of the Bears lineup in the coming weeks. The Bears announced that Pringle has been placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Pringle injured his calf in Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Texans and will have to miss four games before he will be eligible to return to active duty. Pringle [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-byron-pringle-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-put-byron-pringle-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Feliciano: Daniel Jones did all he could, loss is on the offensive line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence led the way for the Cowboys pass rush with three sacks of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones on Monday night, but he wasn&rsquo;t the only member of the Dallas defense to disrupt Jones&rsquo; pocket in the 23-16 win. Per ESPN Stats &amp; Info, Jones was pressured more often than any other quarterback [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jon-feliciano-daniel-jones-did-all-he-could-loss-is-on-the-offensive-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jon-feliciano-daniel-jones-did-all-he-could-loss-is-on-the-offensive-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields at the helm of a historically inept Bears passing offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields has completed 23 of 45 passes for 297 yards, with two touchdowns and four interceptions. For the entire season. It&rsquo;s important to make clear that those numbers are for all three games of this season, because they could easily be mistaken for a quarterback&rsquo;s numbers from one game &mdash; and not [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-at-the-helm-of-a-historically-inept-bears-passing-offense/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-at-the-helm-of-a-historically-inept-bears-passing-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears call David Montgomery “day-to-day” with ankle, knee injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears running back David Montgomery made an early exit from Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Texans. Montgomery hurt his leg while pass blocking in the first quarter of the 23-20 victory and he did not return to the field with what the team called ankle and knee injuries, but head coach Matt Eberflus offered an optimistic [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-call-david-montgomery-day-to-day-with-ankle-knee-injuries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-call-david-montgomery-day-to-day-with-ankle-knee-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields: I just played like trash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears got a win on Sunday and they&rsquo;re 2-1 on the season, but quarterback Justin Fields wasn&rsquo;t doing much celebrating after beating the Texans. Running back Khalil Herbert and a strong second half by the defense paved the way to a 23-20 win for the Bears on a day when Fields was 8-of-17 for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-i-just-played-like-trash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-i-just-played-like-trash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears win despite ugly day from Justin Fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears quarterback Justin Fields struggled through a miserable day today against the Texans, but in the end the Bears got it done anyway. Fields completed just eight of 17 passes for 106 yards with no touchdowns, two interceptions and five sacks, but Texans quarterback Davis Mills also threw two interceptions, and the second one set [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-win-despite-ugly-day-from-justin-fields/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-win-despite-ugly-day-from-justin-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears lose David Montgomery, Byron Pringle to injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears&rsquo; offense is playing shorthanded today against the Texans. Running back David Montgomery (ankle/knee) and wide receiver Byron Pringle (calf) both suffered injuries in the first half and are both doubtful to return to the game. So far the Bears are managing, with a 10-7 lead over the Texans. But Justin Fields is struggling, [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-lose-david-montgomery-byron-pringle-to-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-lose-david-montgomery-byron-pringle-to-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 3 early inactives: Aidan Hutchinson will play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Lions rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson notched his first three sacks as an NFL player in last Sunday&rsquo;s win over the Commanders and he&rsquo;ll have a chance to add to that total [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-3-early-inactives-aidan-hutchinson-will-play/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-3-early-inactives-aidan-hutchinson-will-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Josh McCown’s son Owen to start for Colorado Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh McCown started games for six NFL teams during his playing career and his son Owen is reportedly set to make his first college start on Saturday. Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera reports that the younger McCown will start for the University of Colorado when they take on UCLA. McCown reportedly took the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-josh-mccowns-son-owen-to-start-for-colorado-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-josh-mccowns-son-owen-to-start-for-colorado-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 3 injury report roundup: J.K. Dobbins, Jakobi Meyers questionable for Ravens-Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week Three of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Browns and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won&rsquo;t release their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-3-injury-report-roundup-jk-dobbins-jakobi-meyers-questionable-for-ravens-patriots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-3-injury-report-roundup-jk-dobbins-jakobi-meyers-questionable-for-ravens-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 3 injury report roundup: J.K. Dobbins, Jakobi Meyers questionable for Ravens-Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week Three of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Browns and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won&rsquo;t release their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-3-injury-report-roundup-jk-dobbins-jakobi-meyers-questionable-for-ravens-patriots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-3-injury-report-roundup-jk-dobbins-jakobi-meyers-questionable-for-ravens-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roquan Smith misses another practice, listed as questionable for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Roquan Smith hasn&rsquo;t practiced all week, but the Bears aren&rsquo;t closing the door on him for Sunday. Smith has been listed as questionable to face the Texans in Week Three because of a hip injury. Smith has 20 tackles and a half-sack through the first two weeks of the regular season. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-misses-another-practice-listed-as-questionable-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-misses-another-practice-listed-as-questionable-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields says he’s OK with Bears’ run-first offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are passing the ball less than any other NFL team this season, and Justin Fields has thrown just 28 passes in two games. But Fields says he doesn&rsquo;t take that as an indication that the coaches don&rsquo;t have faith in him. Asked if throwing only 11 passes on Sunday indicated the Bears&rsquo; coaches [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-says-hes-ok-with-bears-run-first-offense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-says-hes-ok-with-bears-run-first-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields tries to clarify postgame comments that angered Bears fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Fields didn&rsquo;t have a good night on Sunday, throwing for only 70 yards and running for 20 in a 27-10 loss to the Packers. It dropped the Bears quarterback to 0-3 against the Packers in his career. His night got worse when, after the game, a reporter asked Fields whether the loss hurt more [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-tries-to-clarify-postgame-comments-that-angered-bears-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-tries-to-clarify-postgame-comments-that-angered-bears-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis Mills pops up on practice report with right thumb injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis Mills popped up on the Texans&rsquo; practice report Wednesday. The team lists the starting quarterback with a right thumb injury, though Mills was a full participant. He has passed for 417 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in two games this season. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (knee), tight end Brevin Jordan (ankle) and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/davis-mills-pops-up-on-practice-report-with-right-thumb-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/davis-mills-pops-up-on-practice-report-with-right-thumb-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans sign Jimmy Morrissey off practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texans will not have center Justin Britt in the lineup for the near future, so they have signed an offensive lineman to their active roster from the practice squad. The team announced that they have signed Jimmy Morrissey on Wednesday. The move comes a day after Britt was placed on the non-football illness list. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-sign-jimmy-morrissey-off-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-sign-jimmy-morrissey-off-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texans place Justin Britt on non-football illness list and Kevin Pierre-Louis on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texans center Justin Britt missed last week&rsquo;s practices and Sunday&rsquo;s game because of personal issues. The team has not elaborated but did place him on the non-football illness list Tuesday. Britt started Week 1 and played all 70 offensive snaps. He started 11 games last season for the Texans and has 98 career starts, including [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-place-justin-britt-on-non-football-illness-list-and-kevin-pierre-louis-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/texans-place-justin-britt-on-non-football-illness-list-and-kevin-pierre-louis-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears barely passing, Justin Fields has just 28 attempts through two games]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s nothing more important to the Bears this year than the development of quarterback Justin Fields, but through two games the Bears aren&rsquo;t giving Fields many opportunities to show what he can do. Fields has thrown just 28 passes this season, which is dead last in the NFL and then some: Fields actually ranks 33rd [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-barely-passing-justin-fields-has-just-28-attempts-through-two-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-barely-passing-justin-fields-has-just-28-attempts-through-two-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Jones: I knew I had to show up when my number was called]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Packers lost to the Vikings in Week One, head coach Matt LaFleur said the team did not get the ball to running back Aaron Jones often enough. That was not a problem against the Bears on Sunday night. Jones went from eight touches to 18 and he picked up 170 yards from scrimmage [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-jones-i-knew-i-had-to-show-up-when-my-number-was-called/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-jones-i-knew-i-had-to-show-up-when-my-number-was-called/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Night Football: Packers roll over Bears 27-10 as Aaron Jones, Preston Smith star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers continued his domination of the Bears, winning 21 of the past 22 games he has started and finished against Chicago. After Sunday night, he is 23-5 record against the Bears. Aaron Jones rushed for more than 100 yards and scored two touchdowns, and Preston Smith made seven tackles and two sacks as the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sunday-night-football-packers-roll-over-bears-27-10-as-aaron-jones-preston-smith-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sunday-night-football-packers-roll-over-bears-27-10-as-aaron-jones-preston-smith-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper Rush not worried about the future, excited to be 2-0 as a starter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooper Rush went to the podium for postgame interviews and acted as if he had been there a hundred times after winning a hundred games. Rush&rsquo;s matter-of-fact answers, combined with the lack of even a smile, prompted Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to ask what should have been obvious but wasn&rsquo;t: Are you [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cooper-rush-not-worried-about-the-future-excited-to-be-2-0-as-a-starter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cooper-rush-not-worried-about-the-future-excited-to-be-2-0-as-a-starter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers, Packers dominate the first half to take a 24-7 lead to halftime]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, what else is new, The Packers dominated the Bears in the first half, taking a 24-7 lead to the locker room at halftime. Green Bay gained 233 yards and held the Bears to 84. The Bears gained 71 yards on their opening touchdown drive and then 13 yards combined on their final four drives [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-packers-dominate-the-first-half-to-take-a-24-7-lead-to-halftime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-packers-dominate-the-first-half-to-take-a-24-7-lead-to-halftime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Jones scores his second touchdown to give Packers a 17-7 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Jones scored his second touchdown of the night, with 4:36 remaining until halftime, to give the Packers a 17-7 lead. Jones&rsquo; first touchdown came on a 15-yard touchdown run with 14:54 remaining in the second quarter. His second was an 8-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers. Jones now has six carries for 40 yards and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-jones-scores-his-second-touchdown-to-give-packers-a-17-7-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-jones-scores-his-second-touchdown-to-give-packers-a-17-7-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers regain lead on Aaron Jones’ touchdown run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers is seeking to continue his ownership of the Bears. After the Packers kicked a field goal on their opening drive, they scored a touchdown on their second possession. Aaron Jones ran 15 yards for a touchdown with 14:54 remaining in the second quarter to give the Packers a 10-7 lead. Rodgers is 5-of-9 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-regain-lead-on-aaron-jones-touchdown-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-regain-lead-on-aaron-jones-touchdown-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields runs for 3-yard touchdown to give Bears a 7-3 lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers took the opening kickoff and drove 53 yards in 13 plays. They stalled after reaching the Chicago 13, though. A false start on Josh Myers moved the Packers back 5 yards was followed by two incompletions and a Trevis Gipson sack of Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay settled for a 40-yard Mason Crosby field [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-runs-for-3-yard-touchdown-to-give-bears-a-7-3-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-runs-for-3-yard-touchdown-to-give-bears-a-7-3-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Night Football: Allen Lazard, Elgton Jenkins are active for Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers receiver Allen Lazard is active for Sunday Night Football. Lazard (ankle) missed the season opener after being stepped on during practice. The Packers are expecting him to play the part of No. 1 receiver after the offseason departures of Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Davante Adams. The Packers also will have right tackle Elgton Jenkins (knee). [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sunday-night-football-allen-lazard-elgton-jenkins-are-active-for-packers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/sunday-night-football-allen-lazard-elgton-jenkins-are-active-for-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packers expect Allen Lazard to play tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers receiver Allen Lazard should be good to go tonight against the Bears. Although the official injury report lists Lazard as questionable with an ankle injury, he is expected to play, according to ESPN. Lazard was second on the team with 513 receiving yards last season, and with the departure of Davante Adams, Lazard was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-expect-allen-lazard-to-play-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/packers-expect-allen-lazard-to-play-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL: Soldier Field “performed well” under “highly unusual conditions”]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, the new grass at Solder Field found itself overwhelmed with rain. During a midweek press conference conducted by the NFL, I asked whether the rain overwhelmed the drainage system, or whether the drainage system failed to handle the rain. &ldquo;There was no failure,&rdquo; a league spokesman told PFT via email on Friday. &ldquo;The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-soldier-field-performed-well-under-highly-unusual-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-soldier-field-performed-well-under-highly-unusual-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2 injury report roundup: J.K. Dobbins, Marlon Humphrey questionable for Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week Two of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Chiefs and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won&rsquo;t release their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-2-injury-report-roundup-jk-dobbins-marlon-humphrey-questionable-for-ravens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-2-injury-report-roundup-jk-dobbins-marlon-humphrey-questionable-for-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 2 injury report roundup: J.K. Dobbins, Marlon Humphrey questionable for Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week Two of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Chiefs and it continues with 13 more games on Sunday, which means that the 26 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won&rsquo;t release their final [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-2-injury-report-roundup-jk-dobbins-marlon-humphrey-questionable-for-ravens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-2-injury-report-roundup-jk-dobbins-marlon-humphrey-questionable-for-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen Lazard, David Bakhtiari questionable for Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Packers are leaving the door open for all of their injured players this weekend. Wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle), left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee), right tackle Elgton Jenkins (knee), and left guard Jon Runyan (concussion) are all listed as questionable to face the Bears on Sunday night. Runyan was the only one of the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-lazard-david-bakhtiari-questionable-for-packers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-lazard-david-bakhtiari-questionable-for-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another limited practice for Allen Lazard Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is trying to get on the same frequency as some of the team&rsquo;s new wideouts, but another path to a better offensive showing would be to get back into a familiar groove with a returning member of the receiving corps. It&rsquo;s unclear if that will happen this weekend. Allen Lazard was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/another-limited-practice-for-allen-lazard-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/another-limited-practice-for-allen-lazard-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Bakhtiari not practicing Thursday after “good practice” Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari is not practicing on Thursday after taking part in Wednesday&rsquo;s session, but head coach Matt LaFleur said that&rsquo;s not because he&rsquo;s had a setback with his knee. Bakhtiari has played in one game since tearing his ACL at the end of the 2020 season, so any absence from the field [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-bakhtiari-not-practicing-thursday-after-good-practice-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/david-bakhtiari-not-practicing-thursday-after-good-practice-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: Justin Fields’ mental toughness very impressive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first half of the Bears&rsquo; opening game against the 49ers was nothing to write home about for Bears quarterback Justin Fields, but he and the team were able to turn things around in the final 30 minutes. Chicago scored the final 19 points of their 19-10 win over the 49ers and Fields went 5-of-8 [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-justin-fields-mental-toughness-very-impressive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-justin-fields-mental-toughness-very-impressive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers: I’ve got to figure out a way to get on same frequency with wideouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The relationship between Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the team&rsquo;s young receivers was discussed a lot during the offseason and the conversation did not move on to other topics after the first game of the regular season. Second-round pick Christian Watson dropped what could have been a touchdown pass to open the team&rsquo;s Week One [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-ive-got-to-figure-out-a-way-to-get-on-same-frequency-with-wideouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-ive-got-to-figure-out-a-way-to-get-on-same-frequency-with-wideouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen Robinson not listening to “outside noise” as Rams try to figure out how to get him involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rams traded Robert Woods in the offseason, and Odell Beckham Jr. still is a free agent as he works his way back from the ACL he tore in the Super Bowl. Van Jefferson missed the season opener with a knee injury and remained out of practice Wednesday. That took away a lot of the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-robinson-not-listening-to-outside-noise-as-rams-try-to-figure-out-how-to-get-him-involved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-robinson-not-listening-to-outside-noise-as-rams-try-to-figure-out-how-to-get-him-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen Lazard limited in Wednesday’s practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[There could be some good news coming for the Packers&rsquo; receiving corps. After he did not practice all last week and was inactive for the loss to the Vikings, receiver Allen Lazard was a limited participant in Wednesday&rsquo;s practice. Lazard has been sidelined since his ankle got stepped on early last week. Just because he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-lazard-limited-in-wednesdays-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-lazard-limited-in-wednesdays-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Leatherwood on non-football illness list, out at least four weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood was inactive for the Bears&rsquo; season opener and he won&rsquo;t be playing in the next four games either. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced at a Wednesday press conference that Leatherwood has been placed on the non-football illness list. He will not be eligible to play in the next four games [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alex-leatherwood-on-non-football-illness-list-out-at-least-four-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/alex-leatherwood-on-non-football-illness-list-out-at-least-four-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears schedule and results 2022: Dates, times, TV, opponents for Weeks 1-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a floundering 6-11 season and an up-and-down start for rookie quarterback Justin Fields, the Bears parted ways with head coach Matt Nagy. His replacement is Matt Eberflus, the former Colts&rsquo; defensive coordinator, who inherits a young team down some of its biggest stars (wide receiver Allen Robinson is now with the Rams, and LB [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-schedule-and-results-2022-dates-times-tv-opponents-for-weeks-1-18/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-schedule-and-results-2022-dates-times-tv-opponents-for-weeks-1-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-time coaches go 4-0, so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, four NFL head coaches handled their first games in that capacity. Each of them won. I&rsquo;m talking only about coaches who never worked as NFL head coaches before. Mike McDaniel of the Dolphins. Brian Daboll of the Giants. Kevin O&rsquo;Connell of the Vikings. Matt Eberflus of the Bears. Victory after victory. Four for [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/first-time-coaches-go-4-0-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/first-time-coaches-go-4-0-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Dak Prescott is expected to miss 6-7 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dak Prescott is out of surgery to repair his right thumb facture. He now can begin healing, and then rehabbing, the injury. Prescott is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, per multiple reports, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the Cowboys are shooting for their quarterback&rsquo;s return for either the Oct. 30 game against the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-dak-prescott-is-expected-to-miss-6-7-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-dak-prescott-is-expected-to-miss-6-7-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign Mike Pennel to active roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears signed defensive lineman Mike Pennel Jr. to their active roster from their practice squad, the team announced Monday. Chicago cut Pennel from the 53-player roster Friday and re-signed him to the practice squad Saturday. He played 14 snaps against the 49ers after being elevated for Sunday&rsquo;s game, and he made one tackle. Pennel [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-mike-pennel-to-active-roster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-sign-mike-pennel-to-active-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buccaneers-Cowboys reportedly generates TV audience of 18.59 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The numbers for the first Sunday night game of the season are in. And the results are a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, the 18.59 million figure (as posted at TVSeriesFinale.com) exceeds the viewership from last year&rsquo;s Bears-Rams contest on the first Sunday night of the season. That game had 17.6 million [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/buccaneers-cowboys-reportedly-generates-tv-audience-of-1859-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/buccaneers-cowboys-reportedly-generates-tv-audience-of-1859-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Krys Barnes is believed to have suffered high ankle sprain, calf injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[It sounds like the Packers won&rsquo;t have one of their linebackers for several weeks. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Krys Barnes is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain and a calf injury during Sunday&rsquo;s season opener against the Vikings. Barnes was carted off the field in an air cast during the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-krys-barnes-is-believed-to-have-suffered-high-ankle-sprain-calf-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-krys-barnes-is-believed-to-have-suffered-high-ankle-sprain-calf-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaylon Johnson: Bears beat Trey Lance by making him play quarterback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson says the game plan against 49ers quarterback Trey Lance on Sunday was simple: Make him throw the football. Lance completed just 13 of his 28 passes for 164 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception on Sunday, while also leading the 49ers in rushing with 54 yards on 13 carries. Johnson [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylon-johnson-bears-beat-trey-lance-by-making-him-play-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaylon-johnson-bears-beat-trey-lance-by-making-him-play-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Dak Prescott will miss 6-8 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[So much of the preseason analysis regarding NFL teams operates under the assumption that all key players will remain healthy, all season long. We know that injuries are inevitable, and that some of them will change everything. We just have no idea when they&rsquo;ll happen and to whom they&rsquo;ll happen and how long they&rsquo;ll happen [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-dak-prescott-will-miss-6-8-weeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-dak-prescott-will-miss-6-8-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trey Lance: I made too many mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers didn&rsquo;t have the opener they wanted to the 2022 season. After taking a 10-0 lead in the rain in Chicago, the 49ers gave up 19 straight points to the Bears and returned to California with an 0-1 record. Among the reasons why they weren&rsquo;t able to win a game they entered as touchdown [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trey-lance-i-made-too-many-mistakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/trey-lance-i-made-too-many-mistakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairo Santos takes blame after Bears are penalized for using a towel to dry the field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears kicker Cairo Santos has made his feelings known about the quality of the playing surface at Soldier Field, but after one particularly strange incident on the Bears&rsquo; muddy field on Sunday, Santos put the blame on himself. As Santos was lining up for a field goal, the Bears got a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cairo-santos-takes-blame-after-bears-are-penalized-for-using-a-towel-to-dry-the-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cairo-santos-takes-blame-after-bears-are-penalized-for-using-a-towel-to-dry-the-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49ers don’t know extent of Elijah Mitchell’s knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[49ers running back Elijah Mitchell left Sunday&rsquo;s game in Chicago with a knee injury in the first half and he was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the day. It&rsquo;s unclear how much more time Mitchell might miss at this point. After the 19-10 loss was in the books, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/49ers-dont-know-extent-of-elijah-mitchells-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/49ers-dont-know-extent-of-elijah-mitchells-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Fields delivers late, Trey Lance falls short in windy, rainy Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a wet and muddy day in Chicago, two young quarterbacks struggled for much of the game. But in the end, Bears quarterback Justin Fields did enough to lead his team over Trey Lance and the 49ers. The Bears&rsquo; offense came alive in the second half, and Fields threw late touchdown passes to Dante Pettis [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-delivers-late-trey-lance-falls-short-in-windy-rainy-chicago/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/justin-fields-delivers-late-trey-lance-falls-short-in-windy-rainy-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch implored 15 team leaders to support Trey Lance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterbacks who aren&rsquo;t natural leaders sometimes need some help from the team. The 49ers gave some help to quarterback Trey Lance, at a time when they were potentially undermining him. Jay Glazer of Fox reported on Sunday that, on the same day the 49ers decided to keep Jimmy Garoppolo as the understudy to Lance, coach [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-shanahan-john-lynch-implored-15-team-leaders-to-support-trey-lance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-shanahan-john-lynch-implored-15-team-leaders-to-support-trey-lance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldier Field has a drainage issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The good news is that they have new grass at Soldier Field. The bad news is that it&rsquo;s covered in rain. After the grounds crew removed a white tarp that created a September snow-day vibe, the turf gathered water. A lot of water. A whole lot of water. Look at the photos. There are puddles [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/soldier-field-has-a-drainage-issue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/soldier-field-has-a-drainage-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Week 1 early inactives: Marcus Peters won’t play for Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week we bring you all the inactives from the 1 p.m. ET games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters won&rsquo;t be making his return to the lineup on Sunday. Peters is on the team&rsquo;s inactive list for their game against the Jets. Peters missed all of last [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-1-early-inactives-marcus-peters-wont-play-for-ravens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nfl-week-1-early-inactives-marcus-peters-wont-play-for-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: George Kittle is not expected to play on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[New 49ers quarterback Trey Lance will have one fewer weapon available in his debut as the full-time starter. Tight end George Kittle is expected to miss the regular-season opener at Chicago with a groin injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Kittle, listed as questionable, had been healthy through training camp and the preseason. The [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-george-kittle-is-not-expected-to-play-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/report-george-kittle-is-not-expected-to-play-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Kittle is not expected to play on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[New 49ers quarterback Trey Lance will have one fewer weapon available in his debut as the full-time starter. Tight end George Kittle is expected to miss the regular-season opener at Chicago with a groin injury, per multiple reports. The San Francisco Chronicle was the first to say so. Kittle, listed as questionable, had been healthy [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/george-kittle-is-not-expected-to-play-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/george-kittle-is-not-expected-to-play-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[49ers elevate Tashaun Gipson, Malik Turner for Week 1 at Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Pro Bowl safety who spent the last two years with the Bears likely will be in uniform in Chicago on Sunday, for the 49ers. The 49ers have elevated Tashaun Gipson from the practice squad for the Week One game against the Bears. Gipson played for the Bears in 2020 and 2021. The 32-year-old [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/49ers-elevate-tashaun-gipson-malik-turner-for-week-1-at-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/49ers-elevate-tashaun-gipson-malik-turner-for-week-1-at-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Garoppolo still has a right shoulder injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is healthy, unless he isn&rsquo;t. Garoppolo, who is practicing against with the team after being relegated to pariah status for the first month of training camp, officially appeared on the injury report every day this week as having a right shoulder injury. He fully participated in practice, and he has no [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jimmy-garoppolo-still-has-a-right-shoulder-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jimmy-garoppolo-still-has-a-right-shoulder-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears focus on “100-year opportunity” at Arlington Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have been around for more than 100 years. They currently envision eventually spending 100 years at a new stadium in Arlington Park. It&rsquo;s becoming increasingly clear that the team&rsquo;s flirtation with exiting its longtime downtown home isn&rsquo;t just a ploy. It&rsquo;s a plan. A plan that keeps moving toward full-blown implementation. A day [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-focus-on-100-year-opportunity-at-arlington-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-focus-on-100-year-opportunity-at-arlington-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1 injury report roundup: Tyrann Mathieu, Michael Thomas questionable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first week of the 2022 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Bills and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won&rsquo;t release their [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-1-injury-report-roundup-tyrann-mathieu-michael-thomas-questionable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/week-1-injury-report-roundup-tyrann-mathieu-michael-thomas-questionable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears release Mike Pennel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears opened up a spot on their 53-man roster Friday. The NFL&rsquo;s daily transaction report shows that they released defensive tackle Mike Pennel. They also cut wide receiver Tajae Sharpe from injured reserve and released defensive lineman Sam Kamara from the practice squad. Pennel signed with the Bears in June after spending last season [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-release-mike-pennel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-release-mike-pennel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Kittle listed as questionable for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a decent chance the 49ers will start the Trey Lance era without one of the team&rsquo;s key offensive weapons. Tight end George Kittle is listed as questionable for Sunday&rsquo;s game against the Bears after he did not practice all week. Kittle suffered a groin injury on Monday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has said that [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/george-kittle-listed-as-questionable-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/george-kittle-listed-as-questionable-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen Robinson gets only two targets in Rams debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allen Robinson has played well during his career, despite not always (or ever) having a great quarterback thawing him the football. Now that he has a great quarterback, expectation were high for 2022. In Week One, the expectations were unfulfilled. Robinson had one catch for 12 yards. He was targeted only twice, with the second [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-robinson-gets-only-two-targets-in-rams-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/allen-robinson-gets-only-two-targets-in-rams-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Shanahan “trying to think positively” on George Kittle]]></title><description><![CDATA[49ers tight end George Kittle missed a second straight practice on Thursday with a groin injury and that leaves his status for Sunday&rsquo;s opener against the Bears very much up in the air. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about Kittle&rsquo;s availability during an appearance on KNBR Friday morning. His answer didn&rsquo;t do much to [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-shanahan-trying-to-think-positively-on-george-kittle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kyle-shanahan-trying-to-think-positively-on-george-kittle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Bosa poses “great challenge” for Braxton Jones in first NFL start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears are set to start a rookie left tackle for the first time in 30 years and Braxton Jones is not going to get a chance to ease his way into the NFL. 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa will be lined up against him for the majority of Sunday&rsquo;s game in Chicago and the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-bosa-poses-great-challenge-for-braxton-jones-in-first-nfl-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/nick-bosa-poses-great-challenge-for-braxton-jones-in-first-nfl-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain decision is clearest sign yet that Trey Lance is already on thin ice]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced the team&rsquo;s six captains for 2022. If there had been a seventh, it would have been quarterback Trey Lance. Shanahan&rsquo;s explanation for cutting off the captains at six was unconvincing. He initially stumbled, identifying receiver Deebo Samuel as a captain before pointing out that Samuel finished eighth in [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/captain-decision-is-clearest-sign-yet-that-trey-lance-is-already-on-thin-ice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/captain-decision-is-clearest-sign-yet-that-trey-lance-is-already-on-thin-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers: Other teams in the NFC North always think it’s their year, hasn’t been the case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are seeking their fourth consecutive NFC North title this season, and Rodgers sounds confident. Heading into Sunday&rsquo;s season opener at Minnesota, Rodgers said he&rsquo;s expecting a tough game, but he then noted that the Packers seem to find their way to the top of the division one way or the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-other-teams-in-the-nfc-north-always-think-its-their-year-hasnt-been-the-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/aaron-rodgers-other-teams-in-the-nfc-north-always-think-its-their-year-hasnt-been-the-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cairo Santos applauds switch to Bermuda grass at Soldier Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Bears played their only home preseason game at Soldier Field, kicker Cairo Santos called it a &ldquo;reckless&rdquo; decision because of the condition of the field. It was resodded this week, with Bermuda replacing Soldier Field&rsquo;s traditional Kentucky bluegrass. Santos, who makes his offseason home in Florida, prefers kicking on Bermuda. He called the [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cairo-santos-applauds-switch-to-bermuda-grass-at-soldier-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/cairo-santos-applauds-switch-to-bermuda-grass-at-soldier-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Kittle not practicing Wednesday with groin injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers could have an injury issue brewing with one of their most important offensive players. Tight end George Kittle is not practicing on Wednesday with a groin injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters in his Wednesday press conference. Shanahan noted he was &ldquo;not sure&rdquo; how serious Kittle&rsquo;s injury is. &ldquo;Was hoping he&rsquo;d be [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/george-kittle-not-practicing-wednesday-with-groin-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/george-kittle-not-practicing-wednesday-with-groin-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears’ Jaylon Johnson: I’m already one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson heads into his third NFL season, he wants some more credit. Johnson said he is among the elite cornerbacks in the NFL, and people have failed to notice because he only has one interception in his career. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m already one of the top corners,&rdquo; he told the Chicago Sun-Times. &ldquo;I [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-jaylon-johnson-im-already-one-of-the-top-cornerbacks-in-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-jaylon-johnson-im-already-one-of-the-top-cornerbacks-in-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: No one really knows how 49ers will use Trey Lance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trey Lance won&rsquo;t be making his first NFL start against the Bears this weekend, but he will be making his first start since being installed as the 49ers&rsquo; full-time starter. While Lance stepped into the starting lineup for Jimmy Garoppolo a couple of times last season, he wasn&rsquo;t running an offense designed around his skills. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-no-one-really-knows-how-49ers-will-use-trey-lance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-no-one-really-knows-how-49ers-will-use-trey-lance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deebo Samuel: 49ers are as good as we want to be]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 49ers got wide receiver Deebo Samuel back at practice on Monday, which means they&rsquo;re on course to have all the key parts of the team on hand for Sunday&rsquo;s trip to Chicago to face the Bears. Samuel said he&rsquo;s 100 percent after dealing with a knee bruise and he made it clear that he [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deebo-samuel-49ers-are-as-good-as-we-want-to-be/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/deebo-samuel-49ers-are-as-good-as-we-want-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas Patrick, Byron Pringle return to practice for Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears had a couple of offensive players back on the practice field for the first time in a while on Monday. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that center Lucas Patrick and wide receiver Byron Pringle were back on the field. Patrick broke his thumb in a July training camp practice and had [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lucas-patrick-byron-pringle-return-to-practice-for-bears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/lucas-patrick-byron-pringle-return-to-practice-for-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars add Adam Gotsis to roster, Mario Edwards and Jaylon Moore to practice squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jaguars created a roster spot on Saturday by releasing linebacker Ty Summers. They filled the vacancy on Sunday. Defensive lineman Adam Gotsis has been signed to the active roster, the team has announced. The Jaguars also added defensive lineman Mario Edwards and receiver Jaylon Moore to the practice squad. Gotsis was a second-round pick [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-add-adam-gotsis-to-roster-mario-edwards-and-jaylon-moore-to-practice-squad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-add-adam-gotsis-to-roster-mario-edwards-and-jaylon-moore-to-practice-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Young on Trey Lance/Jimmy Garoppolo situation: “This is hairy stuff”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, the 49ers transitioned from Joe Montana to Steve Young. It was clunky, to say the least. Now, the 49ers are clunking again, with Jimmy Garoppolo back from exile to serve as the No. 2 quarterback for a team he took to one Super Bowl and nearly to another. Cam Inman of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steve-young-on-trey-lancejimmy-garoppolo-situation-this-is-hairy-stuff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/steve-young-on-trey-lancejimmy-garoppolo-situation-this-is-hairy-stuff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips retiring after 2022 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ted Phillips, the longtime top executive in the Bears&rsquo; front office, is calling it a career. Phillips, who has been the Bears&rsquo; President and CEO for 23 years and has worked in the front office for 39 years, confirmed that he will retire after the 2022 season. &ldquo;When COVID came, it changed a lot of [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-president-and-ceo-ted-phillips-retiring-after-2022-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-president-and-ceo-ted-phillips-retiring-after-2022-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Poles: Teven Jenkins is going to help us at guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[For part of this summer it looked like 2021 second-round pick Teven Jenkins&lsquo; football future would come with a team other than the Bears. Jenkins missed most of his rookie season after having back surgery and was working as a third-string tackle after missing early practices this summer because of an injury. There was trade [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-teven-jenkins-is-going-to-help-us-at-guard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-teven-jenkins-is-going-to-help-us-at-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears will hold an “informational community meeting” next Thursday on Arlington Heights development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next Thursday, the NFL will kick off a new season. At the same time, the Bears will conduct an &ldquo;informational community meeting&rdquo; regarding their potential new home in Arlington Heights. The Bears have scheduled the session for 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CDT on September 8, at the John Hersey High School gymnasium in Arlington [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-will-hold-an-informational-community-meeting-next-thursday-on-arlington-heights-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-will-hold-an-informational-community-meeting-next-thursday-on-arlington-heights-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelechi Osemele works out with the Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[No team hates its current roster more than the Bears. On Wednesday, Chicago made six waivers claims, a day after finalizing the team&rsquo;s 53-man roster. On Thursday, the Bears added another player via waivers. Also on Thursday, the Bears worked out offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele. Osemele last played in 2020, for the Chiefs. He was [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kelechi-osemele-works-out-with-the-bears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/kelechi-osemele-works-out-with-the-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguars claim Caleb Johnson off waivers, cut Adam Gotsis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jaguars claimed linebacker Caleb Johnson off waivers from the Bears, the team announced Thursday. Chicago waived Johnson on Wednesday. The Jaguars released defensive lineman Adam Gotsis in a corresponding move. Johnson signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2021, and he appeared in 14 games as a rookie. He totaled four [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-claim-caleb-johnson-off-waivers-cut-adam-gotsis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/jaguars-claim-caleb-johnson-off-waivers-cut-adam-gotsis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears claim Ihmir Smith-Marsette]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vikings cut wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette after trading for Jalen Reagor on Wednesday and they may be seeing him in a new uniform during the regular season. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Smith-Marsette has been claimed off of waivers by the Bears. The Bears will be in Minnesota in Week 5 and [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-claim-ihmir-smith-marsette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-claim-ihmir-smith-marsette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Poles: I have faith Roquan Smith will have a good year and we’ll work on our relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears linebacker Roquan Smith told reporters this week that&nbsp;he&rsquo;s no longer thinking about his contract situation, instead focusing on having a strong season in 2022. He noted that he doesn&rsquo;t plan to talk to General Manager Ryan Poles about an extension. On Thursday, Poles said he sees an avenue to repairing the relationship with Smith. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-i-have-faith-roquan-smith-will-have-a-good-year-and-well-work-on-our-relationship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/ryan-poles-i-have-faith-roquan-smith-will-have-a-good-year-and-well-work-on-our-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears could announce move from Soldier Field by end of 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are the Bears serious about leaving Soldier Field? They&rsquo;re as serious as a Bill Swerski heart attack. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune recently dropped a compelling nugget during an appearance on Pat McAfee&rsquo;s show. Biggs said that an announcement that the Bears are leaving their long-time home could happen by the end of 2022. [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-could-announce-move-from-soldier-field-by-end-of-2022/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-could-announce-move-from-soldier-field-by-end-of-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears place N’Keal Harry on injured reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bears have freed up a spot on their 53-man roster. Chicago placed receiver N'Keal Harry on injured reserve on Thursday, the team announced. Harry recently underwent surgery for a severe high-ankle sprain suffered during training camp last month. His initial timetable was to be out around eight weeks. Now that he&rsquo;s been placed on [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-place-nkeal-harry-on-injured-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/bears-place-nkeal-harry-on-injured-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Eberflus: It’s a clean slate for Alex Leatherwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Raiders waived 2021 first-round pick Alex Leatherwood, the Bears elected to take a flyer on the young offensive lineman by claiming him. Chicago head coach Matt Eberflus said on Wednesday that bringing in Leatherwood amounts to a fresh start for him. &ldquo;We studied him on tape. We looked at him,&rdquo; Eberflus said, via [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-its-a-clean-slate-for-alex-leatherwood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/matt-eberflus-its-a-clean-slate-for-alex-leatherwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roquan Smith says he’s all-in on Bears’ season, not thinking about contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sat out practices and requested a trade during training camp, but now he says he&rsquo;s all-in on the Bears&rsquo; 2022 season. Smith, who is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, said he&rsquo;s not giving any thought to his contract and will wait until he hits free agency after [more]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-says-hes-all-in-on-bears-season-not-thinking-about-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/chicago-bears/roquan-smith-says-hes-all-in-on-bears-season-not-thinking-about-contract/</guid></item></channel></rss>