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With the release of veteran defensive tackle Matt Toeaina on Tuesday, the Chicago Bears created a void at the position they'll need to address through the upcoming draft or veteran free agency. As it stands now, the club carries just three defensi...

The Chicago Bears released defensive tackle Matt Toeaina on Tuesday. The Bears asked Toeaina to take a pay cut last month, and the five-year veteran refused. Toeaina, who played in just three games last season, had lingering knee problems that eve...

The dust began settling Wednesday for the Chicago Bears following their triumphant dive into free agency. After signing left tackle Jermon Bushrod (five years, $39.5 million) and tight end Martellus Bennett (four years, $20 million), the Bears cut ti...

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said Wednesday that the team has approached linebacker Brian Urlacher about returning for a 14th season.

CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears are expected to release defensive tackle Matt Toeaina after he refused to take a pay cut, a league source confirmed to ESPN Chicago on Wednesday. Toeaina was entering the final year of a three-year extension he signed ...

ESPNChicago examines potential unrestricted free agents at positions of need for the Bears. Bears free agency previews: DE | G | WR | TE | QB | LB | OT » The Chicago Bears experienced a youth explosion at the defensive tackle position in 2012 w...

The Chicago Bears elevated offensive tackle Cory Brandon from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Monday, in addition to placing defensive tackle Matt Toeaina on the injured reserve. An undrafted free agent, who came into the NFL with the T...

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Chicago Bears released their list of inactives for Sunday's NFC North showdown against the Minnesota Vikings, and the lone surprise comes in starting defensive tackle Stephen Paea, who was officially listed as questionable. A se...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Good morning from the snowy Upper Midwest. Snow has been falling outside the Metrodome since Saturday night and the snow has begun in Green Bay, Wis., as well, I'm told by reliable sources. Week 14 is gonna be sweet (and slick). Rem...

RISING 1. Jay Cutler, QB: Despite all the criticism he's received throughout the season, the one thing he absolutely proved against the Vikings was that the Bears offense is a much more dynamic unit with him on the field. Whether it's scrambling...

SAN FRANCISCO -- After failing to play a single snap last week in the Chicago Bears' 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans, former starting nickel back D.J. Moore is a healthy scratch against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday. Moore had been the club'...

A few Saturday afternoon updates before starting the trek to Detroit: The Detroit Lions have activated cornerback Drayton Florence from short-term injured reserve and created a roster spot by placing safety Amari Spievey (concussion) on injured r...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears wrapped up preparation Saturday for their Monday night matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, and coach Lovie Smith declared quarterback Jay Cutler out along with defensive end Shea McClellin and defensive tackle...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- With quarterback Jay Cutler and defensive end Shea McClellin declared out earlier Friday, the Chicago Bears practiced again for Monday's meeting with the San Francisco 49ers without defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (calf) while giv...

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears released inactives for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, and as expected the club will play without receiver Alshon Jeffery for the fifth consecutive game. Former Houston Texan Amobi Okoye will miss the chance ...

Let's get inside the NFC North's Friday injury report: Chicago Bears: Receiver Alshon Jeffery (hand) returned to practice Friday but is doubtful for Sunday night's game against the Houston Texans. It is highly, highly unlikely that Jeffery will pl...