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From Bears’ ‘Super Bowl Shuffle’ star to murder charge — how Mike Richardson lost his way – The Athletic - Friends and former teammates struggle with the path the former NFL cornerback’s life has taken.
Russell Wilson trade: Why Seahawks, Bears, Jets deal could be key - RSN - ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky might have the answer to the Bears locking in Russell Wilson for the 2021 season, and it includes a move involving Sam Darnold and the New York Jets.
Russell Wilson trade: Free agency could spur action for Bears, Seahawks - RSN - The start of free agency means quarterback moves and the Bears need to make one of those.
Expected Defensive Loss Tough One for Chicago Bears - Sports Illustrated - Roy Robertson Harris had 7 1/2 sacks in four seasons but applied constant pressure with 30 quarterback hits as a member of the three-man defensive line rotation for the Bears, but now he’ll be a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Why Chicago Bears Are Linked to Interest in Andy Dalton - Sports Illustrated - The Chicago Bears reportedly have had as much interest in Andy Dalton as in other possible quarterbacks on the market, and if they signed him it’s likely as a bridge to something much bigger in the draft.
2021 NFL free agency questions and answers - Dates, times, FAQ, salary cap - ChicagoBears.com - With the new league year beginning at 3 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, here’s everything you need to know about NFL free agency, including dates, times and explanations.
Former Bears DL Roy Robertson-Harris to sign with Jaguars - 670 The Score - Former Bears defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris will sign with the Jaguars on a three-year deal, a source said. The contract will be worth up to $24.4 million.
A bold Bears mini-makeover: An ambitious five-step plan for that next QB and more – The Athletic - With Bears GM Ryan Pace promising his team will be ready to pivot on their offseason plans at QB, here’s one blueprint that could work.
Chicago Bears: Interest in tackle Trent Williams? - Chicago Tribune - Multiple NFL sources tell the Tribune that the Chicago Bears have at least inquired about what it will take to sign left tackle Trent Williams, who some believed was the No. 1 free agent entering the negotiating window, which opened at 11 a.m.
Super Bowl week podcast: Super Bowl week, the Bears defense and Cole Kmet - Chicago Sun-Times - The Sun-Times’ Bears beat writers discuss the Wilson trade situation and what to expect from free agency this week.
Bears lose DL Roy Robertson-Harris to Jaguars on pricey free-agent deal - Chicago Sun-Times - Robertson-Harris was a key player for the Bears before a season-ending shoulder injury in 2020.
Bears free agency: Details of Cody Whitehair’s contract restructure - Bears Wire - One of the ways the Bears are clearing up cap space is by restructuring contracts, including OL Cody Whitehair. Here are details of that.
Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andy Dalton Emerge as Alternative QB Options for the Bears - Bleacher Nation - Both Andy Dalton and Ryan Fitzpatrick fall under the umbrella of being a one-year stop-gaps for the Bears if their pursuits elsewhere fail.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Jamaal Williams unlikely to return to Green Bay, per Jamaal Williams - Acme Packing Company - The free agent running back gave what seems to be an update about his chances of returning to the Packers on NFL Network.
Leonard Floyd staying with Rams - ProFootballTalk - The Rams signed linebacker Leonard Floyd to a one-year deal last year and they’re signing him to a longer deal this year.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Former Packers center Corey Linsley expected to sign 5-year deal with Chargers - Acme Packing Company - Linsley will be the NFL’s highest-paid center and gets to reunite with former teammate Bryan Bulaga.
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Wiltfong's Chicago Bears Free Agency news and rumor tracker - Windy City Gridiron - It’s happening right now!
Infante: Report - Bears have checked in on Trent Williams - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears appear to be doing their homework on one of the top offensive linemen in the league.
Wiltfong: Jaguars to sign Roy Robertson-Harris - Windy City Gridiron - According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Jacksonville Jaguars will be signing former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris to a three-year, $24.4 million contract with $14...
Wiltfong: What could an Allen Robinson contract look like? - Windy City Gridiron - The Chicago Bears slapped the franchise tag on wide out Allen Robinson at last Tuesday’s deadline, which was always the most logical outcome, after A-Rob led the Bears in receptions for the third...
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