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Bears Sign QB Todd Collins, Gutierrez Apparently Not the Answer
After initially turning them down, quarterback Todd Collins has decided to join the Chicago Bears. The move comes less than a week after the team signed Matt Gutierrez to help sure up their lacking quarterback situation. Collins signed a one-year contract with the team. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 38-year-old quarterback should serve as [...]
Bears Injury Report: Manning and Manumaleuna Return, Five Others Out
After sitting out the first preseason game with injuries, Chicago Bears safety Danieal Manning and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna are expected to make their debuts against the Oakland Raiders Saturday night. Manning was been bothered by a hamstring injury while a knee problem kept Manumaleuna on the sidelines. Both men returned to practice this week [...]
Bears Finally Find QB, Sign Matt Gutierrez
The Chicago Bears finally found a quarterback to join their roster for the short-term or otherwise. The Bears signed former New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs third-string QB Matt Gutierrez on Wednesday. The team was previously turned down by more well known veterans Trent Green, Damon Huard, Todd Collins and Josh McCown. Gutierrez is a [...]
Healthy Matt Forte Impresses Bears Coaches
The Chicago Bears coaching staff is pleased with the resurgence of Matt Forte in training camp. The running back’s production was limited last season with a myriad of injuries, including a sprained MCL. Despite the pain, Forte managed to play all 16 games without complaint “He’s not one to lash out and say, ‘Well, [...]Todd Collins to Bears: “Thanks, But No Thanks”
The third time proved not to be the charm for the Chicago Bears in trying to sign a backup quarterback. Todd Collins became the third man to turn down the job according to Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network. Fellow veterans Trent Green and Damon Huard previously declined the Bears offer. “We declined [...]
Finger Surgery for Bears Rookie Major Wright, Out vs Raiders
Chicago Bears rookie Major Wright is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left index finger Tuesday after injuring in it last Saturday against the San Diego Chargers. He has already been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Oakland Raiders, but should be back in time for the regular season opener against the Detroit Lions on [...]Bears Offer Todd Collins a Contract, Turned Down by Green and Huard
The Chicago Bears are searching for a backup quarterback and have asked 15-year veteran Todd Collins to fill the role. Caleb Hanie is out with a shoulder injury and rookie Dan LeFevour has been far less than consistent, prompting Chicago to go shopping. The Bears offered Collins a contract, but the former Washington Redskins and [...]
Chicago Bears Place BYU’s Harvey Unga on IR
After he made the 2010 NFL Supplemental Draft somewhat interesting, running back Harvey Unga won’t see the field in what was to be his rookie season. The Chicago Bears placed the former BYU star on injured reserve Thursday. Unga suffered a right hamstring injury early in training camp and has not been able to recover. He [...]
Chicago Bears Make DT Swap: Sign Williams, Waive Spicer
The Chicago Bears made a pair of roster moves Monday afternoon, swapping out one defensive tackle for another. The team announced the signing of Mick Williams to a two-year contract. They also waived/injured Averell Spicer. Williams was an undrafted free agent out of the University of Pittsburgh who originally signed with the New York [...]
Bears Release QB Mike Teel, Sign WR Zeke Markshausen
Mike Teel’s stay with the Chicago Bears was a brief one. The Bears announced they released the former Rutgers quarterback Sunday after signing him on July 20. Teel has been unable to practice since pulling his hamstring a week ago and the Bears decided they couldn’t wait on him any longer. To take Teel’s place, the [...]