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NFL approves controversial ban for hip-drop tackles. What it means
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in fines for players. NFL executive Jeff Miller said the hip-drop tackle was used 230 times…
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Bears sign quarterback Brett Rypien to one-year deal
The Bears have signed quarterback Brett Rypien to a one-year deal, the team announced on Wednesday. Rypien, 27, played for three teams last year: the Jets, the Seahawks and the Rams. He played two games with the Rams, throwing 172 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception. He completed 47.4% of his passes in his minimal appearances. Before becoming a journeyman…
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Bears hire Jennifer King, the first female coach in the organization's history
The Bears are hiring Jennifer King to their offensive staff, making her the first female coach in the organization’s history, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock. Bridget Condon was the first to report. King will work with the running backs as an offensive assistant. Here’s the Bears new-look offensive staff: OC: Shane WaldronQB: Kerry JosephRB: Chad...
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Kyle Long apologizes to Stephen A. Smith for cringey drunken encounter
Kyle Long suffered long-term hangxiety from one awkward encounter with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith
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Bears season ticket prices to rise significantly for the 2024 regular season
In a letter to Bears season ticket holders, Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren announced that the team’s season ticket prices will increase for the 2024 season. “As part of our 2024 planning, we have spent the last few months evaluating our season ticket prices and the market considerations that factor into our business decisions,” Warren wrote. “With careful thought and analysis,…
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Bears hire Jason Houghtaling as the team's new assistant offensive line coach: reports
The Bears hired Jason Houghtaling to be the team’s new assistant offensive line coach, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Here is what the Bears’ offensive coaching staff looks like: OC: Shane WaldronQB: Kerry JosephRB: Chad MortonWR: Chris BeattyPGC: Thomas BrownOL: Chris MorganAsst. OL: Jason HoughtalingTE: Jim Dray Houghtaling spent the last three seasons with the...
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Former Bears executive Josh Lucas admits trading up for Justin Fields was a draft-day decision
The Bears knew they screwed up in the 2017 NFL draft, trading up to the No. 2 pick to draft Mitch Trubisky. After four years in Chicago, his time as quarterback was up, and the Bears took to searching for a new one. Fast forward to the 2021 NFL draft. Nobody knew if the Bears were going to take a…
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Here's why the Bears offensive coordinator job was an attractive position: reports
After firing offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, the Bears went through a laundry list of qualified candidates for the opening around the league. They interviewed the likes of Klint Kubiak, But why? “I think some of the guys who went through there and did the coordinator interviews there, one of the things that excited them about the job was the chance…
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Travis Kelce shouts out Lincoln-Way East High School in kudos for teammate
On the “New Heights” podcast hosted by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason, the former gave his “Stamp of the Week” to a local Chicago product who stepped up significantly for the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. “I’m going [with] one of my favorite teammates of all time,” Kelce said. “My brother, from...
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Chiefs' Donovan Smith taunts Ravens' Roquan Smith after AFC championship
Roquan smith was the victim of some nasty trash talk in the Chiefs’ locker room after the game
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Former Bears have their fingerprints on the Chiefs Super Bowl berth
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs advanced to this season’s Super Bowl to face the winner of the Lions-49ers game later in the day. But the Chiefs’ win didn’t come without help from former Bears coaches/players. Here’s who had their fingerprints all over the game, and other former Bears players still in the playoffs. Nagy, 45, was the head...
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Bears hire Eric Washington as new defensive coordinator
The Bears have hired Eric Washington to be the team’s new defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago. NFL Network was the first to break the news. Washington, 54, has been an NFL coach since 2008 when he started with the Bears. He started as a defensive assistant before he was promoted to defensive line coach in 2010. He…
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Maurice Jones-Drew says AJ Dillon is an ideal fit with the Bears
The Bears have another spending spree in front of them this offseason, with the projected ninth-most cap space in the NFL (barring no cuts, which is unlikely). One former NFL running back, Maurice Jones-Drew, recently wrote the Bears would be an ideal fit for free agent running back AJ Dillon. “Dillon has missed Green Bay’s last two games due...
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Seahawks coach withdraws name from Bears offensive staff consideration: reports
The Seattle Seahawks passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach, Sanjay Lal, interviewed for a position on the Bears’ offensive staff. But he recently withdrew his name from consideration, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. This could mean Lal knew he wasn’t in the running to get the job and saved himself time by withdrawing his name. Or, as Fowler...
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NFL insider predicts Bears will pursue top wide receiver Mike Evans
A franchise-altering offseason awaits the Bears ahead of the 2024 NFL season. With the projected ninth-most cap space in the league this offseason (there could be more with cuts), the Bears will have a lot of spending power to upgrade their roster. The Bears finished this past season with the 19th-ranked offense and defense. It’s safe to say they have…
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Bears request to interview former Bears coach Eric Washington for defensive coordinator: reports
The Bears have requested permission from the Buffalo Bills to interview their assistant head coach and defensive line coach Eric Washington, according to reports. Washington, 54, has been an NFL coach since 2008 when he started with the Bears. He started as a defensive assistant before he was promoted to defensive line coach in 2010. He worked with the Panthers…
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Social media reacts to Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh as their next head coach
Social media blew up on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Chargers hired Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh to become the next head coach of their team. The reactions from around the league were polarizing. How will Harbaugh fare in his first rodeo in nine years in the NFL? Did the Bears make a mistake in not pursuing Harbaugh …? The…
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Here's why Vic Fangio, Ron Rivera won't return as Bears defensive coordinator
The NFL offseason has taken quite the wild ride already even while four teams remain playing this season. Part of the surprising, blockbuster moves to this offseason includes the job changes of two former Bears defensive coordinators — Ron Rivera and Vic Fangio. The former was relieved of his duties as the head coach of the Washington Commanders; the latter…
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Dave Wannstedt: Hiring Kliff Kingsbury would be the ‘worst mistake' Bears could make
The Bears are expected to interview Kliff Kingsbury, the former Arizona Cardinals head coach and now USC quarterbacks coach, for their opening at offensive coordinator, sources confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago. One former Bears head coach is staunchly against Kingsbury’s pass-heavy scheme, however. He feels there should be a strong run game to support the passing game — not the…
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Colin Cowherd claims Bears firing Luke Getsy, interviewing Kliff Kingsbury is calculated for Caleb Williams
The Bears are expected to interview their ninth candidate for the offensive coordinator position, USC quarterbacks coach and former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury. To NFL analyst Colin Cowherd, the Bears interviewing Kingsbury — and firing Luke Getsy — was a calculated move to attract Caleb Williams and avoid the possibility of the USC quarterback denying to play in…