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Free agency rumors really started to ramp up over the weekend at the NFL Combine. Agents were down there talking to coaches and general managers trying to lay the foundation for their clients. No deals can be officially made until March 14 and no official negations of any sort can start until March 12, but there are always ways to start the process. Agents and teams will have leaks to the media, either intentional or otherwise, but don’t believe everything you read.
Some of the reports are fabricated, but some of the anti-reports are fabricated as well. Take the Jordan Howard trade rumor that popped up over the weekend. NBC Sports’ John “Moon” Mullin reported a trade was discussed with the Miami Dolphins, that report was shot down by NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, but then the report was confirmed again by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
I know what I believe to be true in regards to that situation, but you guys have to figure out what you want to believe.
Bears rumors and roster moves so far (Updated)
March 9 - The Bears are linked to corner Richard Sherman. LINK
March 6 - Benjamin Allbright believes the Bears will be in on free agent tight end Trey Burton. LINK
March 6 - Brad Biggs claims that Allen Robinson is a top target of the Bears. LINK
March 6 - Bears Use the Transition Tag on Kyle Fuller LINK
March 5 - Kyle Fuller wants to return to Chicago, and the Bears will not use the franchise tag. LINK
March 5 - There is “some interest” in bringing back backup QB Mark Sanchez - LINK
March 5 - “It’s possible” the Bears could move on from punter Pat O’Donnell and “there is some chance” they re-sign kicker Cairo Santos. LINK
March 4 - Rumor has the Bears likely in on two free agent wide receivers. One is likely Albert Wilson, but could the other be Allen Robinson? LINK
For the record, I think the Bears are going to do their best to sign both Wilson and Robinson. Wilson will man the slot, with Robinson and Cameron Meredith starting at the X and Z.
March 2 - The Bears and Chiefs will both be after backup quarterback Chase Daniel. LINK
March 1 - The Chiefs believe Albert Wilson to the Bears is likely. LINK
February 28 - Bears release Willie Young. LINK
February 28 - Mike Glennon will be released on March 14. LINK
February 26 - Bears released Quintin Demps and Pernell McPhee. LINK
February 20 - Bears released Jerrell Freeman. LINK
February 20 - Bears declined Josh Sitton’s 2018 option. LINK
Keep in mind rumors are just that, rumors. Often times it’s just speculation from beat reporters that have been around the team for years giving their feel for the situation.
Bears 2018 free agents
Dontrelle Inman - WR - UFA
Kendall Wright - WR - UFA
Josh Bellamy - WR - RFA
Cameron Meredith - WR - RFA
Zach Miller - TE - UFA
Daniel Brown - TE - ERFA
Tom Compton - OL - UFA
Bradley Sowell - OL - UFA
Benny Cunningham - RB - UFA
Mark Sanchez - QB - UFA
Pat O’Donnell - P - UFA
Andrew DePaola - LS - UFA
Patrick Scales - LS - ERFA
Mike Nugent - K - UFA
Cairo Santos - K - UFA
Lamarr Houston - OLB - UFA
Sam Acho - OLB - UFA
Christian Jones - ILB - UFA
John Timu - ILB - RFA
Mitch Unrein - DE - UFA
John Jenkins - NT - UFA
Prince Amukamara - CB - UFA
Kyle Fuller - CB - UFA
Sherrick McManis - CB - UFA
Bryce Callahan - CB - RFA