HENRY MELTON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Bears rumors: Henry Melton hopeful of long-term contract

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton signed his one-year franchise tender when the team presented him with it earlier this offseason. While he certainly won't be upset to collect a cool $8.45 million this season, Melton is holding out hope that an agreement on a long-term contract extension with the Bears will materialize, according to Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune...
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Bears DT Henry Melton Hoping For A Long-Term Deal

The Bears placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Henry Melton. Melton has signed it and is participating in the offseason program. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that Melton is hopeful the two sides can complete a long-term deal by the July 15th deadline. “I’m not going to really think too much about it,” Melton said. “It’s a decision that comes from...
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No Progress Between The Bears & Henry Melton Regarding A Long-Term Extension

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have made very little progress towards a long-term extension for DT Henry Melton. Chicago placed their franchise tag on Melton back in February. Melton has since signed his franchise tender and is set to make $8.5 million for the 2013 season. The Bears have until July 15 to work out a long-term. “We’re just kind...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Henry Melton won’t hold out, signs franchise tender

According to NFL agent Jordan Woy, his client Henry Melton has signed his franchise tag with the Chicago Bears. Now we know Melton doesn’t plan on holding out as both sides try to work out a long-term deal.   Need NFL Tickets? var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { var script = document.createElement('script'); ref = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; _CI...
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March 08, 2013  |  Discuss

Bears place franchise tag on Melton

The Chicago Bears have placed a franchise tag on Pro Bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton. In a statement Friday, General Manager Phil Emery said Melton has been a good player for the Bears and the team is using the franchise tag ''so his development continues as a Bear.'' Emery said the team will work with Melton to reach a multi-year agreement. The deadline for...
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March 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Bears put franchise tag on Henry Melton

The Chicago Bears have placed a franchise tag on Pro Bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton. In a statement Friday, General Manager Phil Emery said Melton has been a good player for the Bears and the team is using the franchise tag ''so his development continues as a Bear.'' Emery said the team will work with Melton to reach a multi-year agreement. The deadline for...
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March 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Bears Have Informed DT Henry Melton That He’ll Be Franchised

Sean Jenson reports that the Chicago Bears have informed DT Henry Melton that he’ll be franchised before Monday’s deadline. Melton will receive a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $8.45 million. “It just feels good to be thought of so highly,” Melton told the Chicago Sun-Times. “Been a long road and now just want to get a long term deal done and remain a Bear for years...
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March 01, 2013  |  Discuss

Henry Melton expects the Bears to tag him

According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, defensive tackle Henry Melton expects the Bears to place the franchise tag on him if they can’t get an extension worked out before the March 4th deadline. Melton fully expected to receive franchise tag absent a longterm contract before March 4 deadline for tag. — Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) February 22, 2013   Need NFL Tickets? ...
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February 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Bears Prepared To Franchise DT Henry Melton On Monday?

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun Times writes that there’s a good chance that Bears GM Phil Emery will use their franchise tag on DT Henry Melton at some point in the near future. NFL teams can apply tags to players starting on Monday, February 18 through March 4. It would cost the Bears $8.3 million to tag Melton, who is coming off of back-to-back solid seasons and will be...
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February 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Henry Melton hopes to remain with the Bears

Chicago Bears tackle Henry Melton told The Waddle and Silvy Show on ESPN Chicago 1000 that he would love to re-sign with the Bears.  Contract talks have stalled, but he’s hoping to get back on track soon. “We were talking during the season,” Melton told . “I expressed my interest in coming back and staying here. We didn’t get anything done. All the coaching changes and...
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January 26, 2013  |  Discuss
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