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Henry Melton - DL - Bears

CBS' Jason La Canfora reports there hasn't been a "sense of urgency" between the Bears and franchise player DT Henry Melton in long-term talks.

The sides have done very little negotiating, but there haven't been reports of an impasse. Talks between the Bears and franchise player Matt Forte progressed very slowly last summer before the sides hammered out a deal at the 11th hour. Considering the current team-friendly state of defensive linemen contracts, the time for the Bears to lock Melton up is now.
Source: CBSSports.com
Jun 18 - 2:41 PM
Devin Hester - WR - Bears

Bears coach Marc Trestman says Devin Hester is "competing" for return duties.

Already phased out of the offense, Hester doesn't even have the dignity of being guaranteed a role he's synonymous with. Going on 31, Hester is no longer the game-breaking special teams talent of his prime, but it would be surprising if he couldn't hold down return duties. His $1.857 million salary is a complicating factor, however.
Source: CSN Chicago
Jun 17 - 9:43 AM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

The Bears emphasized speeding up Jay Cutler's "clock" at OTAs and minicamp.

New coach Marc Trestman and QBs coach Matt Cavanaugh want Cutler to get rid of the ball quicker, and "kept a verbal running clock" every time he dropped back in 11-on-11s and 7-on-7s. Cutler has taken 148 sacks over the past four seasons. "Protecting the quarterback isn't just the line's responsibility, or the protectors, it's the quarterback's responsibility too," Cavanaugh explained. "He can't hold onto the ball forever. We've stressed that we want the ball out."
Source: ESPN Chicago
Jun 14 - 7:11 PM
James Brown - T - Bears

Bears second-year OL James Brown lined up as the team's starting right guard throughout OTAs.

It's a position that will ultimately go to first-round pick Kyle Long, but Brown's presence with the first team suggests he's still at least in the starting conversation. Coach Marc Trestman described Brown as an "ascending" player. Perhaps when Long locks up right guard, Brown will push LG Matt Slauson.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Jun 14 - 7:02 PM
Tress Way - P - Bears

Bears P Tress Way has a legitimate chance to win the punting job over Adam Podlesh.

Podlesh signed a five-year, $10 million contract in 2011 but got off to a slow start after suffering a hip flexor injury last season. Way has a bigger leg than Podlesh, and if he can improve with his consistency he'll provide the Bears with a cheaper, younger option. The battle for the job will likely continue into preseason.
Related: Adam Podlesh
Source: Chicago Tribune
Jun 12 - 10:08 PM
Sedrick Ellis - DL - Bears

Bears agreed to terms with DT Sedrick Ellis, formerly of the Saints, on a one-year contract.

Ellis will provide depth along the Bears' deep defensive line. The 2008 first-round bust has just 0.5 sacks over the past two seasons despite 31 starts. That horrendous number would be a bit easier to swallow had Ellis stood out as a run defender, but he hasn't. Going on 28, Ellis won't be guaranteed a roster spot, but has the inside track. Perhaps he'll be more effective in a reserve role, but we doubt it.
Related: Saints
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Jun 11 - 4:08 PM
Shea McClellin - DL - Bears

Bears DE Shea McClellin has been battling plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

It must not be a severe case because McClellin has been active in OTAs and the team expects him to participate in this week's minicamp. The No. 19 overall pick in last year's draft missed two games last season, but neither absence was due to foot woes. McClellin finished with just 2.5 sacks as a situational rusher.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Jun 11 - 8:12 AM
Devin Aromashodu - WR - Bears

Bears signed WRs Devin Aromashodu and Jerrell Jackson.

Bears fans will recall Aromashodu from his three seasons (2008-2010) in Chicago, where he sometimes flashed vertical tools but never developed into a consistent offensive contributor. He's 29 years old now, and coming off an 11-catch season with Minnesota. Jackson is a former UDFA out of Missouri.
Jun 10 - 1:31 PM
Tony Fiammetta - RB - Bears

Bears signed FB Tony Fiammetta.

Fiammetta spent 2012 on the Patriots' reserve/left squad list after his 2011 was derailed by a suspected concussion. Fiammetta was a difference-making lead blocker for the Cowboys in 2011 before going down. He's replacing TE/FB Evan Rodriguez, who was waived Monday morning.
Jun 10 - 12:03 PM
Brandon Marshall - WR - Bears

New Bears coach Marc Trestman will utilize Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte in motion this season in order to create advantageous matchups.

Using Marshall in motion will also make it more difficult for defenses to double team him. As exhibited during the second half of last season, Marshall is capable of playing all three wideout positions and doing it successfully, including slot receiver. He's a shoo-in top-five fantasy wide receiver again.
Related: Matt Forte
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Jun 7 - 4:27 PM
Brandon Marshall - WR - Bears

Brandon Marshall (hip surgery) said he didn't feel any soreness after returning to OTAs Tuesday.

Marshall took more than enough time to completely recover from his Jan. 15 scope. "I'm 100 percent now. I'm ready to go," he said, adding that the clean-out was done on a non-weight-bearing part of the bone. Still, Marshall will be smart and slowly raise his activity levels until training camp. Only injuries could keep him from going off in offensive guru Marc Trestman's new scheme.
Source: chicagobears.com
Jun 5 - 8:31 AM
Gabe Miller - TE - Bears

NFL suspended Bears TE Gabe Miller four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy.

It's the first we've heard of Miller since he was the No. 140 pick of the 2011 draft. With zero career appearances to his name, this could be the last we hear of Miller before his release.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Jun 4 - 3:51 PM
Brandon Marshall - WR - Bears

Brandon Marshall (hip surgery) has been cleared to resume on-field activities.

He did a "little individual work" in Tuesday's OTAs. Marshall's latest hip procedure was a minor scope. He now has three full months to reach 100 percent before Week 1. With offensive-minded Marc Trestman installing a pass-heavy attack that focuses on protecting Jay Cutler, Marshall has a realistic shot to match last year's 118 catches, 1,508 yards and 11 scores. He's atop the second tier of fantasy wideouts behind Calvin Johnson.
Source: Brandon Marshall on Twitter
Jun 4 - 11:09 AM
Sedrick Ellis - DL - Bears

Free agent DT Sedrick Ellis will visit the Bears and Lions this week.

Ellis worked out for the Patriots on Friday, but left without a deal. The seventh overall pick in the 2008 draft, Ellis will be rotational depth wherever he lands.
Related: Bears, Lions
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Jun 3 - 3:45 PM
Sedrick Ellis - DL - Bears

Patriots worked out free agent DT Sedrick Ellis on Friday.

The former first-round pick was a bust in New Orleans and hadn't generated any buzz in free agency up to this point. The Patriots have been churning their depth at defensive tackle, and are likely just performing their due diligence. Ellis, whose forte was supposed to be as a pass rushing three-technique, has only 12.5 career sacks.
Source: Tom Curran on Twitter
May 31 - 4:45 PM

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