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Bears Sign D.J. Williams at Linebacker
With Brian Urlacher and Nick Roach gone, the Bears needed to find a new linebacker. They're starting with a replacement for Urlacher, and found it in former Bronco D.J. Williams. Read »
Bear Bites: Life Without Brian
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on life without Brian, who joined the Bears, and Marc Trestman's vision. Read »
Teammates React To Urlacher Departure
Though every one of Brian Urlacher's teammates in Chicago knew that he was without a contract with Chicago after the season ended, they were still shocked and dismayed when they learned he was no longer a Bear.... Read »
Bear Bites: Urlacher Found Offer Insulting
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Today, that's all Brian Urlacher, all the time. Read »
Why It Was Time for Urlacher to Go
At this point, re-signing Urlacher would hurt the Bears more than it would have helped him. Read »
Bears, Urlacher Part Ways
The Chicago Bears on Wednesday afternoon said they were moving on from Brian Urlacher after failing to come to a new contract agreement. Read »
Time For Bears to Make Decision on Urlacher
It's been nearly a week since free agency started for the NFL. Since then, Brian Urlacher has been testing the market. The Cowboys, Cardinals and Vikings were all reportedly interested. But a week later, he's... Read »
Is Manti Te'o the Answer to Bears' Linebacking Question?
With the departure of Nick Roach and Brian Urlacher's uncertain status as a free agent, the Bears linebacking corps is looking thin. Will they need to turn to the draft to find more linebackers? Read »
Linebacker Nick Roach Signs with Oakland
Because of free agency, the Bears had to say goodbye to a longtime linebacker. Nick Roach, the Northwestern product who has been with the Bears since 2007, signed with the Oakland Raiders early Friday morning. Read »
Brian Urlacher Talking to Minnesota: Report
As expected, Brian Urlacher has begun to talk to other teams as a free agent. According to the Chicago Tribune, Urlacher is talking to the Bears' NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings. Read »
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Fan Reactions to Urlacher's Departure
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Rahm Praises Israel Idonije For Public Service
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Devin Hester's Top 10 Touchdown Returns
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Which Man Will Lead the Bears?
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Brandon Marshall Talks Coaches, Future, Super Bowl
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Cutler Talks of Lovie's Ouster
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Marshall: 'Amazing' Experience Under Lovie
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Police, Bears' Idonije Hand Out Holiday Cheer
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What Shaped the Bears' Loss to Green Bay
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The Moments That Shaped the Bears Loss
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Six Biggest Moments of the Bears Loss to Seattle
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Game Photos: Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks
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Cutler Talks of Sunday's Win
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Game Photos: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
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Five Reasons the Bears Beat the Vikings
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Key Matchups: Bears vs. Vikings
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Four Reasons the Bears Lost So Badly
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Game Photos: Bears at 49ers
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Six Moments That Shaped the Bears Loss
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Bears Players Don Mustaches for Movember
Authors
Maggie Hendricks
Maggie Hendricks is a lifelong Chicagoan and a veteran sports reporter, having covered football, mixed martial arts and the Olympics.
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