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...
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.
Im not going to really think too much about it, Melton said. Its a decision that comes from...
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...
Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 2: Free Agency
I graded the new and improved coaching staff for the Chicago Bears pretty highly in part one of my off-season recap. Do the additions the team made in free agency match up?
Hint: absolutely.
Part 1: Coaching Staff
Free Agency
Grade: A-
While free agency technically isn’t over, the Bears have already made all of their major moves. Those moves were nearly perfect in my book.
There...
TE Bennett leaving Giants for Bears
Free agent tight end Martellus Bennett is leaving the New York Giants after agreeing to a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears.
The Bears announced the deal on Tuesday. They also said Pro Bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton signed his $8.45 million franchise tender as expected. His agent Jordan Woy posted on Twitter last week that he would do just that and would still try to...
PhiLthy’s Top 5 NFL Free Agents by Position–Defense
As the official start of NFL Free Agency nears, I take a look at the prospects and provide my top 5 for each position. Keeping things short and sweet with my blunt, occasionally offensive statements as always.
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Defensive Line:
1. Henry Melton
Franchised by Chicago this off-season. They knew they could have lost a serious defensive stud in Melton...
Bears DT Henry Melton Accepts His Franchise Tender Offer
Hours before the NFLs legalized tampering period opens leading into free agency, Henry Melton ensured his deal with the Bears is guaranteed for this season.
Jordan Woy, Meltons agent, announced Friday that his client accepted the franchise tag offer, meaning Melton will sign an $8.45 million, one-year contract. The 2012 Pro Bowl performer still can negotiate a multi-year deal...
Spencer, Melton sign their tenders
Two of the eight veterans designated as franchise players by their respective teams have already decided to sign their tender offers.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Anthony Spencer and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton will soon be inking one-year contracts with their respective teams, agent Jordan Woy said Friday afternoon in a Twitter posting.
Spencer was tagged for a...
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.
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Bear Report Radio: 2013 Free Agency Preview
During this edition of the best Chicago Bears podcast on the web we talked about the lead up to the 2013 free agency period for the Monsters of the Midway. What does the Henry Melton extension mean for the Bears? What players are the Bears targeting to bring back in 2013 and what positions and players are the Bears targeting on the open market to be a part of the new season.
Bears DT Henry Melton & Cowboys DE Anthony Spencer Accept Franchise Tenders
Jordan Woy tweets that both of his clients, Bears DT Henry Melton and Cowboys DE Anthony Spencer, have accepted their franchise tenders.
Woy adds that he plans on working out long-term contracts for both Melton and Spencer.
Melton, 26, receive a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $8.45 million. Chicago would like to work out a contract extension with Melton, but he’s reportedly...
Chicago Bears Salary Cap Issues Massively Understated
The Chicago Bears are in a hell of a salary cap and financial crunch on a level with some of the worst salary cap situations in the NFL. This fact has gone completely unnoticed by even the most nuanced NFL analysts and Bears beat reporters. The problem has gone unnoticed because prior to Henry Melton being designated the franchise player the Bears were under the salary cap...
Bears could take a Long shot in free agency
You wouldn’t think the Chicago Bears have much money to spend in the 2013 free agency cycle, and you’d be right. The franchise tag on Henry Melton has the Bears with only 3.5 million dollars in available cap space for 2013. That isn’t enough to sign rookies and it isn’t enough to go out into free agency to get the players the Bears will need to keep Jay Cutler up right... Read more
Bears now in a salary cap bind
By placing the franchise tag on Henry Melton, the Bears are now pressed up against the salary cap, meaning Phil Emery and Cliff Stein have to get creative in finding ways to clear up cap space.
Henry Melton and Jairus Byrd among players given the franchise tag
The NFL franchise tag business was slow to open its doors in 2013.
When it did, players such as the Chicago Bears Henry Melton were given the designation.
We are often asked about what the terms associated with the franchise tag mean at this time of the year.
After this recap of who has been tagged thus far, there is a in-depth explanation on how the franchise tag process...
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...
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...
Bears slap Melton with franchise tag
Facing a looming Monday deadline, the Chicago Bears applied the franchise tag to Pro Bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton late Friday. The move allows the Bears and Melton’s agent to continue to work toward a long-term deal, something both sides want. It also virtually removes Melton from the free agent pool set to begin on March 12, where he would [...]
Bears use their franchise tag on Henry Melton
According to Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears have placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Henry Melton.
#Bears confirm that they have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl defensive tackle @henmel.
— Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) March 2, 2013
Melton put together 44 tackles, 6 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in 2012.
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Bears tag Henry Melton
The Chicago Bears have tagged Pro Bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton, paying him more than $8 million in 2013, unless the two sides can reach a long-term agreement.
Bears Place Franchise Tag On DT Henry Melton
Defensive tackle Henry Melton told the Tribune the Bears placed the franchise tag on him Friday evening.
Monday at 3 p.m. was the deadline for teams to designate a player with the franchise tag. The franchise tag for defensive tackles is $8.45 million, according to Albert Breer from the NFL Network.
The Bears and Melton still have the ability to work out a long-term deal, but...
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...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Must Re-Sign Idonije and Melton This Off-Season
The Chicago Bears have some key free agents this off-season, two of which play on the defensive line.
18 of the 19 Bears' free agents are unrestricted. GM Phil Emery has said DE Israel Idonije, G Lance Louis, T Jonathan Scott will likely be first in line for new deals.
Defensive tackle Henry Melton appears is if he will be back next season likely being stamped with the franchise...
2013 NFL Free Agency: Bears Must Re-Sign Idonije and Melton This Off-Season
The Chicago Bears have some key free agents this off-season, two of which play on the defensive line.
18 of the 19 Bears’ free agents are unrestricted. GM Phil Emery has said DE Israel Idonije, G Lance Louis, T Jonathan Scott will likely be first in line for new deals.
Defensive tackle Henry Melton appears is if he will be back next season likely being stamped with the franchise...
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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