LANCE BRIGGS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Bears LB Lance Briggs Would Welcome DT Tommie Harris Signing

The Chicago Bears could use defensive tackle depth. The man that helped them win the 2006 NFC Championship is out there, looking for a job, a potential reunion between Tommie Harris and the Bears makes a lot of sense. The Chicago Tribune reported previously that the Bears have "talked about" bringing Harris back into the fold. That would be welcome news to former teammate...
Via GridironFans.com  |  6 days ago

Lance Briggs calls suspension of Vilma “a bunch of BS”

On Saturday, David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune wrote an article about the discussion he had recently with Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs.  Haugh and Briggs disagreed strongly about the appropriateness of Saints’ linebacker Jonathan Vilma’s year-long suspension for his role in the Bountygate scandal.  Haugh challenged Briggs’ statement that Vilma’...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  20 days ago

Chicago Bears extend Lance Briggs through 2014.

CHICAGO – After dealing with contract strife in the past, Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs has found a way to get deals done with ease now. Today that they have just completed a one year contract extension with Briggs that will keep in town through the 2014 season. Please click the link below to read the rest of this article and watch documentary style footage on Briggs.
Via Players View  |  April 12, 2012

Bears lock up Briggs through 2014

The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract extension with Lance Briggs, keeping the Pro Bowl linebacker through the 2014 season. The Bears announced the deal on Wednesday. Financial terms were not immediately released. Briggs pushed hard for a new contract at the start of last season, but the Bears wouldn't budge. With three years left on a six-year, $36 million...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 11, 2012

Bears agree to 1-year extension with Briggs

The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract extension with Lance Briggs, keeping the Pro Bowl linebacker through the 2014 season. The Bears announced the deal on Wednesday. Financial terms were not immediately released. Briggs pushed hard for a new contract at the start of last season, but the Bears wouldn't budge. With three years left on a six-year, $36 million...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 11, 2012

Bears Announce One-Year Extension With LB Lance Briggs

The Chicago Bears announced that they have reached a one-year contract extension with veteran linebacker Lance Briggs. Financial terms were not disclosed. Briggs, 31, has started 137 of 140 games over the nine seasons for the Bears, who selected him in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of Arizona. Briggs has 965 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, 58 passes defensed and...
Via GridironFans.com  |  April 11, 2012

Bears sign Lance Briggs to an extension

According to the Chicago Bears official Twitter feed, linebacker Lance Briggs has signed a one-year extension that will take him through the 2014 season. Briggs will be 33 years-old by the time his contract is up, which will allow the Bears to once again assess his value at that point in his career. Briggs has appeared in seven straight Pro Bowls and he racked up 105 tackles, 2 forced...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  April 11, 2012

Who is backing up the linebackers for the Bears?

Linebacker. A position synonymous with the Chicago Bears. Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, and Otis Wilson were all time greats at their position. And now we have Lance Briggs and Brian Urlacher carrying on the tradition of great Bears linebackers. But we need to look ahead. Briggs and Urlacher are heading towards the twilight of their careers now. Who do they Bears have to take up...
Via 60 Max Power O  |  March 31, 2012

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  |  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...
Via Bears Locker  |  December 07, 2011
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