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In quick-hitting fashion, let's roll through the news items that occurred during our quiet time last week: Item: An NFL investigation revealed Friday that the New Orleans Saints ran a bounty program to reward hits on opposing players. Among other ...

Chicago Bears The fact that the Bears have yet to place the franchise tag on running back Matt Forte means the two sides remain in serious discussions, writes ESPNChicago.com's Michael C. Wright. The team made the release of defensive tackle An...

Chicago Bears Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune writes that the Bears have plenty of defensive ends to choose from with their first-round pick. Defensive tackle Anthony Adams handled his release from the Bears with class, writes Sean Jensen of ...

Chicago Bears The Bears informed veteran defensive tackle Anthony Adams that they plan to release him. Coach Lovie Smith weighs in on how his defensive linemen played in 2011. The Chicago Tribune's Dan Pompei breaks down how the top receiver...

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl return man Devin Hester was active Sunday night versus the Green Bay Packers despite sitting out practice this week due to a sore ankle.

Getting inside the Friday injury report on what has become a frantic day here in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: The Bears listed two players as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs -- Defensive tackle Anthony Adams (back) a...

Let's get to Thursday's newsbits in the NFC North, including an eye-opening quote from the defensive coordinator of the next team that will try to knock the Green Bay Packers off their undefeated perch: Chicago Bears: Cornerback Charles Tillman (k...

We're Black and Blue All Over: As you might have heard Wednesday night, the Detroit Lions' trade for Philadelphia Eagles running back Ronnie Brown has been voided because running back Jerome Harrison, whom the Lions packaged as part of the compens...

In which we look ahead to NFC North preseason football over the next two days. Green Bay Packers Opponent: Indianapolis Colts Location: Lucas Oil Stadium Day/Time: Friday/8 p.m. ET Personnel notes: Coach Mike McCarthy estimated that starters w...

We're Black and Blue All Over: After a wild and emotional day on the NFL labor front, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the NFL Players Association expects to call a vote on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) ratified Thursday by owners. ...

We're Black and Blue All Over: Chicago Bears Anthony Adams is still hopeful he'll play football for the Bears this season. The Bears are feeling a sense of urgency as next month's Hall of Fame Game draws closer. Detroit Lions The Lions...

We're Black and Blue All Over: Chicago Bears Barbara Brotman of the Chicago Tribune provides an update on the health of former Bears defensive lineman William Perry. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the labor situation, Anthony Adams has...

Officially, Thursday is the first day NFL teams can place a franchise tag on players whose contracts are expiring and would otherwise be eligible for unrestricted free agency. But in one of many twists we can expect in the structure of the 2011 of...

One series cost the Bears' D, which regained its stingy ways.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Getting inside the Friday injury report: Chicago Bears: To little surprise, tailback Adrian Peterson (knee) and linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) are doubtful and won't play Sunday night at Atlanta. Defensi...

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert The St. Paul Pioneer Press is running a fan poll on its Web site this week as Minnesota prepares for its matchup Sunday at Jacksonville. The question: "Whom would you rather have coaching the Vikings?" The choices a...