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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler said Monday the team hasn't yet approached him about a contract extension, adding he'd prefer to discuss business after the season instead now with the team in the midst of a 7-1 run. Read the entire story....

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler said Monday the team hasn't yet approached him about a contract extension, adding he'd prefer to discuss business after the season instead of now with the team in the midst of a 7-1 run.

The Chicago Bears paid running back Matt Forte well when they signed him in July to a contract extension. So perhaps it's time to start using him, considering he's carried the ball 20 times or more in just two games all season. Offensive coordinat...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery prefers to discuss a potential contract extension for head coach Lovie Smith at the end of the season, as opposed to now with the team in the midst of a 4-1 start. Read the entire story...

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery prefers to discuss a potential contract extension for head coach Lovie Smith at the end of the season, as opposed to now with the team in the midst of a 4-1 start.

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms Monday on a long-term extension for Matt Forte, and while the four-year, $32 million deal falls short of what he originally asked for, the signing indicates both sides gave a little in a compromise beneficial to all ...

Veteran Roberto Garza signed a two-year contract extension last November, and the current roster features at least two more players -- Chris Spencer and Edwin Williams -- capable of playing the position, meaning the Chicago Bears likely won't be on t...

The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they had agreed to terms with linebacker Lance Briggs on a one-year extension that will lock up the veteran through 2014. Read the entire story....

The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they had agreed to terms with linebacker Lance Briggs on a one-year extension that will lock up the veteran through 2014.

No news might serve as a sliver of optimism regarding Matt Forte's prospects for signing a long-term contract extension with the Chicago Bears prior to the league-mandated Monday deadline for teams to apply the franchise tag to players. The Philad...

If the sides don't put together a contract extension soon, the next development in the Matt Forte contract saga could take place next Monday when the league allows teams to apply the franchise tag to players. Read the entire story....

If the sides don't put together a contract extension soon, the next development in the Matt Forte contract saga could take place next Monday when the league allows teams to apply the franchise tag to players.

Earl Bennett, Devin Hester and Roy Williams defended Mike Martz and said the offensive coordinator deserves an extension.

DENVER -- Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo stressed on Sunday that Matt Forte's sprained MCL won't affect contract negotiations between the sides as they look to consummate a long-term extension for the running back. Read the entire stor...

Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo stressed on Sunday that Matt Forte's sprained MCL won't affect contract negotiations between the sides as they look to consummate a long-term extension for the running back.