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Matt Forte, Tim Jennings, and former Bear Tim Jennings recently took a trip together. But the trio didn't go on an exotic vacation. Instead, they went to Germany with the USO to visit the troops.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Bears' merchandise, who the next impact player will be, and Mike Ditka's opinions.

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The Bears have several new players this year. As we get closer to training camp, Grizzly Detail will help you get to know the Bears. First up? The man who calls himself Martysaurus Rex.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on a former Bears coach looking for work, key dates for the coming season, and why the number 50 is important.

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The NFL and HBO announced that the Bengals will be the team featured on the behind-the-scenes series, "Hard Knocks." Once again, the Bears will not be the feature of the show that follows a team...

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on if the Bears are hoping or hyping, their to-do list, and some important news on purses.

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Sedrick Ellis was signed by the Bears last week to add some depth to the defensive line. He thinks the Bears are the perfect fit.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Marc Trestman's first off-season, the health report, and who is impressing the right people.

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Special teams have long been a strong area for the Bears. That shouldn't change this season, with a new special teams coordinator and extra pressure on return man Devin Hester and punter Adam Podlesh.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on the Bears' defense, salary cap problems, and which Bear is the most eligible single.

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Marc Trestman is in charge now. Not only is this the fourth offense Cutler is learning in four years, but it's also the first time in Chicago that he's dealing with a head coach calling the

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears. Read on for the latest on the Bears' newest signing, Jay Cutler feeling old, and what went wrong with Gabe Carimi.

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Patrick Mannelly has been around the Bears since 1998. As the team's long-snapper, he's been around four head coaches and several special teams coordinators. He's been a part of some of the best special...

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We mentioned on Friday that Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari tied the knot over the weekend. Now, thanks to Us Weekly, we have some details on their nuptials.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on mini-camp starting, Shea McClellin's health, and the many changes at Halas Hall.

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After two off-season arrests, second-year Bear Evan Rodriguez will reportedly be cut from the team on Monday. It's the right move for a team that is trying to find its footing under new management.

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One of the last vestiges of Jerry Angelo's 10-year career in Chicago fell away as the Bears traded away Gabe Carimi on Sunday night. He was the last first-round draft pick from Angelo's

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on the Gabe Carimi trade, Rahm Emanuel's conversation with the commissioner of the NFL, and Jay Cutler's wedding.

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Since Matt Forte finished last season with 1,094 yards, he's been through several changes. He now has a new coach, a new offensive coordinator, and a new baby at home. He talked to NBC Chicago about how...

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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is officially off the market. Kristin Cavallari, the mother of his young son Camden, said on her Instagram account that the two are married.

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Chicago mayor continues quest to host championship game.

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Have you ever had a new boss come into your job? It's a time of nervousness and change, because you're never quite sure what the new boss will want to change. The Bears players are in that predicament now as the...

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Brandon Marshall's new view of Halas Hall, Charles Tillman's latest honor, and what irks fans the most.

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Tim Jennings and Charles Tillman both had breakout seasons in 2012. Jennings led the league in interceptions, while Tillman had more forced fumbles than anyone else in the

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The Chicago Bears are divided into two camps: the bowlers and the non-bowlers. Both groups came together on Wednesday night in Rosemont to raise money for Charles Tillman's Cornerstone Foundation.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Brandon Marshall under new management, who is stopping by practice to help, and Kyle Long's investment future.

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Two months ago, I wrote that it's unlikely the Bears would give a serious look to washed-up quarterback JaMarcus Russell. Today, I have to eat my words, as the Bears are reportedly giving Russell a tryout...

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Evan Rodriguez, a suspended player, and the return of Brandon Marshall.

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NFL pioneer Deacon Jones died on Monday night. As part of the Fearsome Foursome, he helped change the way defensive linemen play. His contributions to the game weren't unnoticed by the Bears' best.

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Brandon Marshall missed much of the Bears' off-season training as he recovered from hip surgery. On Tuesday, he shared the news that he was cleared to return to the Bears' off-season practices.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on the Bears' defensive line plans, Evan Rodriguez's future, and how one rookie was already out in the community.

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Over the weekend, Bears fullback Evan Rodriguez was arrested for a DUI. It was his second brush with the law this off-season. He was arrested earlier this season, though those charges were dropped.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Kyle Long's ratings, the new strength program, and tuxedoed football players.

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Two arrests may not be enough to get a player cut by the Chicago Bears.

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The second year tight end out of Temple University was pulled over on 1-90 at Hubbard street at around 3:30 a.m. Friday, where he was ticketed for improper lane change, speeding and DUI.

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In 100 days, the Bears will kick off against the Bengals to start the 2013 regular season. 100 days seems like a long time, but we can get through this. While the Bears are installing a new offense,...

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. We're a little light on Bears news today, but there is plenty of news from around the NFL to take in.

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When Mike Ditka's number is retired, the Bears will have 14 numbers on the wall. Of the numbers still available, which has performed the best?

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on an idea to bring the draft closer to home, an event to check out next week, and which baseball team the newest...

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on the Bears' most indispensible player, where Brian Urlacher would have liked to have ended up if he hadn't...

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The president's love of the Bears was on full display during a stop in New Jersey.

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When the Bears announced they were retiring Mike Ditka's number, they made it clear this would be the last number they would retire. With so many players and NFL rules on positions and numbers, they...

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news that will get you through your post-Memorial Day hangover. Read on for more on Brian Urlacher's retirement, Mike Ditka's number being retired, an...

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Now that Brian Urlacher is done with his football-playing days, will he retire down to Del Boca Vista and work on his shuffleboard game? Perhaps buy an Airstream trailer and tour the country? He has plenty...

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No longer will a Bear be able to wear no. 89, as the Chicago Bears have decided to retire Mike Ditka's number during the 2013 season. They will honor the man who played for the Bears' 1963 championship team and...

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Brian Urlacher, which Bear made the top 100 list, and a look at what people thought of Red Grange, the broadcaster.

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Brian Urlacher retired on Wednesday, joining another linebacking great in retiring after the 2012 season. Baltimore's Ray Lewis also retired after spending a long career with the same team.

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Hunter Hillenemeyer saw Brian Urlacher's career from up close as the two along with Lance Briggs formed one of the top linebacking trios in the NFL.]]>