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With Hester Out, Weems Gets His Chance
As Peggy Kusinski reported on Thursday, Devin Hester will be out for Sunday's game. This means Eric Weems and Earl Bennett will have to step up on kick and punt returns. Are the Bears in good hands? Read »
Hester Out of Bears Lineup Against the Seahawks
Bears kick return/wide receiver Devin Hester will miss Sunday's game against the Seahawks sitting out with a concussion suffered last week. Eric Weems will play in his place. Read »
Bears' Hester Leaves Game With Concussion
Bears receiver and return specialist Devin Hester has left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a concussion. Read »
The Bad and Ugly of Monday Night's Loss
Last night's loss was terrible to watch. I imagine most Bears fans turned it off at the half, if not earlier. Normally, this is where we write up the Bears who played well and the ones who played not so well.... Read »
When Will Devin Hester Return (to Thrills)
One year ago today, Devin Hester returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown against the Lions. Since then, he hasn't scored on a return. His punt return average is down. He's just not the electrifying return... Read »
Bear Bites: Hester Misses Practice
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Devin Hester's health and role, who deserves credit for the Bears' wins, and Jay Cutler's epiphany. Read »
Hester Looking for That Monday Night Magic
Devin Hester hasn't returned a punt or kickoff for a touchdown yet this year, but eight of 18 have come on Monday nights. Better yet, his last return for a touchdown came against the Detroit Lions, the team's... Read »
Bear Bites: What Do Cutler's Teammates Say
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on the players' feelings about J-Cutty, the Bears' secondary wanting a rule change and a show on Brandon Marshall. Read »
Hester Greets Old Pal The End Zone
Hester voiced his displeasure earlier in the week at having only two receptions all season. Some would scoff at a player speaking out like that, but Hester said Offensive Coordinator Mike Tice took it to... Read »
Bear Bites: Pick-Happy Defense
Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest victory Tuesday news, including what the Bears defense is really, really good at, Brandon Marshall's big game, and... Read »
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Football in Chicago isn't always pretty. But Chicagoans like a gritty, smash mouth style. NBC Chicago's Bears blog is much the same, rough around the edges but thrilling every time. Follow along for colorful coverage of your favorite NFC North squad.
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The Best of Martellus Bennett's Instagram
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Brian Urlacher's Storied Career
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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
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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