New city won't change Peppers' inner circle
New Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers was born and raised in North Carolina, went to college at North Carolina and, until signing with the Bears last week, spent his entire NFL career with the Carolina Panthers.But he says a...
Bowman a money player
Cornerback Zackary Bowman has been a pleasant surprise for the Bears, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft.
Panthers increase ticket prices
Even though their biggest-ticket player has relocated to Chicago, the Carolina Panthers have decided to raise more revenue by increasing ticket prices.Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer reports that the Panthers announced on Friday that they will increase ticket prices...
Chiefs bring back C Wiegmann
Veteran center Casey Wiegmann is returning to Kansas City. The Chiefs announced Friday they signed Wiegmann, who was a free agent after two seasons with Denver. Terms were not released. Wiegmann has 168 starts in 195 games in a 14-year NFL career that began in Indianapolis in...
Last word (this time we mean it) on Peppers deal
We often apply the words "last word" to the title of what we intend to be the "last word" on a given topic.And usually we stick to that. Sometimes, we don't.As to new Bears defensive end Julius Peppers, we have...
Titans agree with CB Hood
The Titans reached agreement with CB Rod Hood on a new contract, the club announced Friday. Terms were not disclosed.Hood, 28, intercepted three passes in six games for Tennessee last season. The Titans signed him in October after injuries thinned their secondary depth. Hood has...
Bullocks signs Bears tender
Josh Bullocks is staying in Chicago. The Bears announced today that the Bullocks, a restricted free agent safety, has signed his one-year tender offer and will remain with the team.Although the Bears' announcement says that "terms of the deal were...
Bears may turn to Utah for tackle help
It's difficult to project which players will be available when the Bears get around to their first pick, which is 76th overall, but they would probably be delighted if Utah's Zane Beadles was still on the board.
Trust is the key for Peppers
Julius Peppers has cruised on the bling-crusted path to athletic superstardom, dominating at Southern Nash Senior High and at the University of North Carolina -- where he also dabbled in basketball -- and distinguishing himself as a Pro Bowl player in five of his eight seasons...
Unrestricted free agents remaining
ARIZONA CARDINALS_Monty Beisel, LB; Bertrand Berry, LB; Ralph Brown, DB; Mike Gandy, T; Dan Kreider, RB; Sean Morey, WR; Chike Okeafor, LB; Neil Rackers, K; Bryan Robinson, NT; Brian St. Pierre, QB; Matt Ware, DB.
Bears RFA S Bullocks signs tender
Bears restricted free-agent S Josh Bullocks has signed his one-year tender with the team, the Bears announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Bullocks appeared in 12 games with four starts for Chicago in 2009, finishing with 21 tackles, 14 of which came in the...
Bears re-sign safety Josh Bullocks
The Chicago Bears announced the signing of restricted free agent safety Josh Bullocks. Bullocks signed his one-year tender offer from the Bears. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Bears sign Eddie Williams
Last week, fullback Eddie Williams was one of ten Redskins to be given his walking papers. The seventh-round pick from the 2009 draft thereafter cleared waivers, and he now has been signed by the Bears.The team announced this afternoon that...
Bears pick up ex-Redskins FB Williams
The Bears added another pass-catching option to their backfield Wednesday, signing former Redskins FB Eddie Williams.Williams didn't see any regular-season action as a rookie in Washington. After being selected in the seventh round of the 2009 draft out of Idaho, he was cut...
Peppers burns brightly as Firebirds legend
BAILEY, N.C. -- Julius Peppers doesn't have a special day or a prominent sign in his hometown. But people throughout Nash County and beyond know all about him.
Peppers' humble beginning
Throughout his tenure with the Carolina Panthers, whether he was in downtown Charlotte or near his property on ritzy Lake Norman, Julius Peppers marveled at a consistent pattern. ‘‘I would see people every day,Â'Â' Peppers said, ‘‘and most of them werenÂ't even...
Still on Bears' to-do list: Find free-safety help
Almost before the ink was dry late last week on the monster contracts signed by free agents Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor and Brandon Manumaleuna, fans wondered how the Bears could upgrade the free safety position.
Bears sign FB Eddie Williams
The Chicago Bears signed FB Eddie Williams to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Bears cut oft-injured RB Jones, who missed entire 2009 season
Injury-plagued running back Kevin Jones has been released by the Chicago Bears.
Kevin Jones dropped in Chicago
Kevin Jones' history playing for Mike Martz didn't save him.Vaugh McClure of the Chicago Tribune reports the Bears released the veteran running back Tuesday, the same afternoon Jones confidently spoke about his future with the team.On a positive note, Jones...
Bears release RB Jones
In a move that has yet to be officially announced, the Bears have reportedly released veteran RB Kevin Jones. Considered more expendable after the team’s signing last Friday of free agent Chester Taylor, Jones was a nonfactor for the Bears in 2009 after tearing ligaments...
Report: Chiefs land former Jets RB Jones
The Chiefs have found the big, powerful back they were searching for, signing Thomas Jones to a two-year, $5 million contract on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jones, 31, was released by the Jets last week as a cost-saving measure, as the veteran was scheduled to...
Last word on the Peppers deal
Our item from last night regarding the ability of the Bears to pull the plug on the Julius Peppers contract after one year, making it essentially a one-year, $20 million contract with a team option on the rest, has created...
Bears can pull the plug on Peppers after one year
We mentioned earlier tonight some of the details relating to the Julius Peppers deal. We've picked up some more information about the contract, and it's now clear that if the Bears clean house after the 2010 season, it'll be easier...
Lito Sheppard lines up suitors
Cut last week by the Jets, veteran cornerback Lito Sheppard is looking for a new home.We're told that two teams are in the mix for his services. Per a league source, the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears have expressed...