October 31st, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in The Chicago Bears announced that the start time of their November 13 home game against the Detroit Lions has been changed to 3:15pm CT. The game was originally scheduled to kick off at Noon central time. Moving the game to the late afternoon slate gives FOX two games with playoff implications in that time slot. [...]
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Source: Bears plan to franchise RB Matt Forte next offseason
The Bears plan to use the franchise tag on running back Matt Forte next offseason, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Forte was chosen in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft and is earning a $600,000 base salary in the final year of his rookie contract. The Tulane product was selected with the 44th overall [...]
Bears claim LB Jabara Williams off waivers from St. Louis
The Bears claimed former Rams linebacker Jabara Williams off waivers on Thursday. Williams, selected in the seventh round by St. Louis in the 2011 NFL draft, appeared in two games for the Rams this season before being released. The Bears were searching for another linebacker to add to the equation; seeing they started the regular [...]
“Birdman” making plays in the Bears secondary
Bears rookie safety Chris Conte celebrated his first NFL interception last Sunday in a way that exhibited his nickname – “Birdman.” Moments after the Bears starting free safety picked off Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman, snatching the rock away from Mike Williams, the Cal product extended his arms like a bird and flapped his wings all [...]
Bears release veteran safety Chris Harris
The Bears have released safety Chris Harris, Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune reports. Recently benched upon his return from a hamstring injury, Harris had requested a trade. When one was not made, Harris was inactive for the team’s Week 6 win over the Vikings before injuries put him back in the starting lineup for [...]
Bears workout six players; including former Bronco safety McBath
According to the Chicago Tribune, the Bears worked out a half of dozen players Wednesday: Safety Darcel McBath – former 2nd round pick of the Broncos in 2009. Safety Tom Nelson – former UFA in 2009 with the Bengals. Center Reggie Stevens – Bengals’ 7th round pick in 2010. Defensive end Chauncey Davis – spent [...]
Gabe Carimi returns to practice
Bears rookie offensive tackle Gabe Carimi returned to the practice field Wednesday. A source with knowledge of the team’s thinking cautioned against optimistic expectations for Carimi, saying the tackle has “practiced some” but “would not call it back [to 100 percent].” Carimi hadn’t practiced since partially dislocating his right kneecap against the New Orleans Saints [...]
Lance Briggs named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Bears linebacker Lance Briggs has been named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. Briggs generated six tackles and an interception in the Bears’ 24-18 victory over the Buccaneers in London on Sunday. On the season, the Arizona alum has produced 55 tackles – 40 of which have been solo stops. When told Wednesday that [...]
