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Matt Forte Close To Signing Extension

Found July 14, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs:
PLAYERS: Matt Forte,  Michael Lombardi
TEAMS: Chicago Bears
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Running back Matt Forte is said to be very close to signing his coveted extension with the Chicago Bears, according to Michael Lombardi of the NFL Network. Fantasy Spin: Negotiations are going well, which is great news from a fantasy standpoint, as Forte has refused to sign his franchise tender and was leaning towards being a holdout if he didnt get a lucrative extension.
Original Story: http://www.ffchamps.com/news/16925/ma...
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