LANCE BRIGGS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Briggs to Bypass Pro Bowl
Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, citing nagging injuries, has decided to skip the annual Pro Bowl game later this month. The seven-time consecutive all-star was slowed late in the season by a lingering ankle issue. He will be replaced by the Minnesota Vikings Chad Greenway. Briggs is the second Bears representative who will miss the game. His sidekick, linebacker Brian...
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January 09, 2012
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January 09, 2012
Discuss
With smile, Briggs says he still wants new deal
(Eds: With AP Photos.) By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer Lance Briggs made it clear he still wants a new deal from the Chicago Bears, only this time he did it with a smile.
The Pro Bowl linebacker had some fun when he was asked Thursday about his request to renegotiate his contract at the start of the season, turning a microphone toward a reporter and grinning as he looked into...
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December 30, 2011
Lance Briggs is ‘hopeful’ that a raise will happen
At the end of his news conference, linebacker Lance Briggs acted coy when asked if the team received his message given his strong play after requesting a pay raise before the season. Initially, Briggs pretended not to clearly understand the question, although he nearly repeated it verbatim. “Do I hope the Bears get the message going into the offseason?” Briggs asked. “I’m...
Via Inside the Bears
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December 30, 2011
LB Lance Briggs is still playing at a high level for the Chicago Bears
31-year old LB Lance Briggs continues to play at a high level for the Chicago Bears. Briggs has played in 12 games for the Bears so far this year and he has 84 tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 interception and 4 passes defensed. He has now played in 136 games in his first 9 years with the Bears and he has 948 tackles, 71 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks, 14 forced...
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December 07, 2011
Briggs Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Week
Lance Briggs was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week today.
He had six tackles, a tackle for a loss, one interception and two passes defensed in the Bears’ 24-18 win over Tampa Bay in the NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
In the third quarter, with the Bears leading 21-5, Briggs recorded his first interception of the season and 13th of his...
Via Bears Backer
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October 26, 2011
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October 26, 2011
Report: NFL Notifies All 32 Teams That Players Can Wear Red, White, and Blue Attire For 9/11 Tribute
On Thursday, Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs made it clear that not even a possible fine from the NFL could stop him from displaying patriotic colors on Sunday to honor the victims of 9/11 after displaying the red, white, and blue gloves and cleats he planned on wearing for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons on Twitter. Now, it appears Briggs and the rest of the...
Via Rant Sports
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September 09, 2011
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September 09, 2011
Bears LB Briggs expects fine for Sept. 11 uniform
Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs says he expects to be fined for violating the NFL's uniform policy on Sunday.
Briggs says he plans to wear cleats and gloves designed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The red, white and blue gloves and shoes, designed by Reebok, are not approved for use as part of the Bears' uniform.
Briggs tweeted Thursday that...
Via AP on Fox
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September 09, 2011
Lance Briggs Wearing 9/11 Tribute Gear Sunday, Fine from NFL or Not
Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs is in a defiant mood to start the season. Not only has he asked for a pay raise from the Bears, but he’s now subjecting himself to fines from the NFL. Briggs plans to wear red, white, and blue gloves and cleats Sunday for his team’s season-opening game against the Falcons. [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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September 09, 2011
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September 09, 2011
FIGHT THE POWER
Briggs may face fine for 9/11 tribute
Lance Briggs plans to pay tribute to 9/11 by wearing special cleats and gloves Sunday. He says he's prepared to pay a fine from the NFL.
Via Rant Sports
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September 08, 2011
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September 08, 2011
Bye-Bye Briggs – Will the Greedy Bear Find His Talents in South Beach this Season?
During this fiscally unstable time, our nation faces unprecedented unemployment rates. Some who had homes now live in tents, while others who once feasted are now in search of meals. In this troubled economy, Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs represents everything that’s wrong with our country. A professional athlete making more than enough money while millions of Americans...
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September 03, 2011
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September 03, 2011
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