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Why It's OK Urlacher's a Free Agent
For the first time since the turn of the century, Brian Urlacher is not a Bear. Don't panic. He hasn't signed with another team, but the morning after free agency began, the longtime heart of the Bears' defense... Read »
Free Agency Primer for Bears Fans
Get ready for free agency fun, Bears fans. Players and teams have already started soft-negotiating, but the fun really starts at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, when free agency officially starts. Here's what Bears... Read »
Urlacher, Bears Start Contract Talks
Though it's the off-season, the game is underway. Brian Urlacher and the Bears' contract talks are reportedly under way. Urlacher made the first move, with his agents laying out contract parameters on Thursday.... Read »
Bear Bites: Urlacher's Future Home?
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on where Brian Urlacher could land, Nick Roach's future, and if a Bear enemy could become a Bear. Read »
Bears Place Franchise Tag on Melton
The Chicago Bears have placed a franchise tag on defensive tackle Henry Melton, the team announced Friday. Read »
Te'o's 40-Yard Dash Leaves Questions
Te’o made a great impression during NFL Scouting Combine Monday in Indianapolis interviews over the weekend, but his 40-yard dash was much less remarkable. Read »
Emery, Trestman Non-Committal on Urlacher
Brian Urlacher is in a weird position with the Bears. The longtime star is at the end of his contract, and was hampered by injuries throughout the 2012 season. Read »
Bear Bites: Where to Find Help for the Line
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on what the Bears looking for at the combine, where they might find offensive line help, and Brian Urlacher's future. Read »
Bear Bites: Is Te'o Urlacher's Replacement?
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on the Bears' choices at linebacker, how the defense won't change, and if the special teams will get an assist from... Read »
Bear Bites: Continuing Urlacher Saga
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Brian Urlacher's future in Chicago, the new playbook Marc Trestman is creating, and the reason why a coach stayed... Read »
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Photos and Videos
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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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