Bring on the best

...out and wishes that you're [without a top player] when you play against us," linebacker Lance Briggs said. "I believe in you lining up your best against ours so [that way] there are...

Black and Blue all over: Memories

...that game, according to Jeff Dickerson of ESPN Chicago. "It was a long time ago," linebacker Lance Briggs said. "It was one of those defining moments. That, to me, will always be one of...

Pleasant memories

...Devin Hester 83-yard punt return that capped the comeback. "It was a long time ago," Lance Briggs said. "It was one of those defining moments. That, to me, will always be one of...

Swing game

...hands full." "I think this game is one of the most important pieces of this season," Lance Briggs said. I couldn't agree more

Third and one: Bears

...younger and faster player outside. That's the way it sets up with Hillenmeyer and Roach. Lance Briggs, of course, remains on the weak side. Coach Lovie Smith said Monday he is pleased with...

AFC North injury report

...knee) Doubtful: DT Matt Toeaina (calf) Probable: S Al Afalava (shoulder), CB Zach Bowman (knee), LB Lance Briggs (shoulder), DT Tommie Harris (knee), DL Israel Idonije (knee), S Danieal Manning (foot), DE Adewale Ogunleye...

D Up: Exploiting eligibility rules

Jim McCormick looks at players who can be exploited to expose loopholes in player eligibility rules.

Week 8 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 8 inactives.

AFC North practice report

...Tinoisamoa (knee) Did not practice: DE Adewale Ogunleye (ankle), DT Matt Toeaina (calf) Limited practice: LB Lance Briggs (shoulder), DL Israel Idonije (knee), S Danieal Manning (foot), RB Adrian Peterson (knee) Denver Broncos (6...

Wednesday's injury report

...Tommie Harris (knee) had full participation. Adrian Peterson (knee), Israel Idonije (knee), Danieal Manning (foot) and Lance Briggs (shoulder) were limited. Adewale Ogunleye (ankle) and Matt Toeaina (calf) did not practice

Bears' Harris returns to practice

Tommie Harris returned to practice for the Chicago Bears after coach Lovie Smith benched the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle last week.

Heart of the matter

Charles Tillman is fighting for technology that saved his daughter's life.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs (55) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Cincinnati...

Against Bengals, let him sling

The Bears should let Jay Cutler sling it against a woeful Bengals pass defense.

Black and Blue all over: Smith's sideline speed

...up with the speed of the Falcons' offensive organization. So it was interesting to read linebacker Lance Briggs' first-person piece here in the Chicago Tribune. Here's part of what Briggs wrote: Once...