Dolphins have exhausted efforts to trade for Albert
In addition to being active players in the free agent tackle market, the Miami Dolphins were believed to be discussing a possible trade for Kansas City Chiefs lineman Branden Albert.But it appears that those talks have drawn to a close without a deal between the two teams. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs and Dolphins were never able to agree to compensation...
Chicago Bears Draft Reports: Scouting Report Guard Larry Warford
Finding an offensive guard in free agency, when you have roughly nine of your own free agents that you’re trying to re-sign, isn’t an easy option. Making things even more difficult for the Chicago Bears the Bears lost promising right guard Lance Louis to the Miami Dolphins in free agency. Losing Louis means the Bears this year will not return either of their opening-day starting...
New Dolphins CB Grimes: ACL no longer an issue
BY DAN BEGNOCHEMiami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland opened his wallet once again Saturday, signing free-agent cornerback Brent Grimes to a one-year contract reportedly worth $5.5 million.Ireland has most recently begun scooping up talent from last year’s Injured Reserve list, giving the acquisitions a one-year shot to prove their worth. (photo: David Smith, Flickr)He inked...
Bears Sign Former Jets OG Matt Slauson To A One-Year Deal
The Chicago Bears continued to fill in holes on the roster Friday as an NFL source said the team has agreed to terms with guard Matt Slauson on a contract.
Slauson, 27, will sign a one-year contract and arrives two days after the team lost Lance Louis to the Miami Dolphins.
Slauson was a sixth-round draft pick of the New York Jets in 2009 and he has appeared in 51 games with...
Bears Sign G Matt Slauson
Brad Biggs is reporting that the Chicago Bears have signed G Matt Slauson to a one-year deal.
Slauson, previously with the Jets, figures to replace Lance Louis who just recently signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Previous reports indicated that Slauson could be an option for the Cowboys, but they chose to sign S Will Allen and LB Justin Durant instead.
Last year, Slauson graded out...
Dolphins sign Lance Louis, is Brent Grimes next?
The Miami Dolphins added another free agent yesterday, as the team officially signed offensive guard, Lance Louis to a 1 year contract. Louis is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November, but is expected to be healthy again by training camp. The Dolphins have not confirmed what their plans are for Louis, but it’s widely expected that he will compete with John...
Dolphins ink former Bears O-lineman Lance Louis
BY NICK ST. DENISThe Miami Dolphins' offensive line has been in slight disarray since the announcement of free-agent Chris Long’s departure to St. Louis.General manager Jeff Ireland helped alleviate that Wednesday, as the team signed former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Lance Louis to a one-year deal. (photo: Jeffrey Beall)Louis, who missed half of last season with an ACL...
Dolphins Sign Bears OG Lance Louis To A One-Year Deal
The Miami Dolphins possibly addressed the one pressing issue heading into April's NFL draft by signing offensive guard Lance Louis on Wednesday to fortify the offensive line.
Louis, who signed a one-year deal with Miami, was the Chicago Bears' best offensive lineman last season before landing on injured reserve.
Louis started 11 games last season before suffering a...
OL Lance Louis signs with Dolphins
Offensive lineman Lance Louis, still rehabilitating from a season-ending knee injury, signed Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins.
Louis tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in November with the Chicago Bears. He said his rehabilitation has gone well, and he hopes to be ready for training camp in July.
''Last time I went to the doctor, he told me I was ahead...
Lance Louis signs with Dolphins
Lance Louis signed with the Miami Dolphins today, meaning the Chicago Bears are down one offensive line starter. What can the team do to fill a big hole at the right guard position?
Report: Bears Targeting Free Agent Guards
Michael C. Wright reports that an NFL source has informed him that Chicago has “explored the possibility” of signing free agent G Brandon Moore.
Wright adds that the Bears are considering re-signing Lance Louis as well.
Mike Garafolo tweets that the Bears are also monitoring free agent guard Kevin Boothe.
The Bears have limited cap space to work with, which essentially takes...
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...
Chicago Bears Free Agency Target: Brian de la Puente Should Be Top Priority
The Chicago Bears have a need in free agency, they need to start to rebuild the offensive line and the perfect place to start would be by signing free agent center Brian de la Puente from the Saints. The center from New Orleans represents an ideal fit for the Bears for a number of different reasons which I will list here.
First the Bears have a need at the center position...
Bears Notes: Henry Melton, Brian Urlacher, Lance Louis, Israel Idonije
Henry Melton
According to CSN Chicago, re-signing DT Henry Melton is most likely the Bears top priority as they head into the offseason.
Melton, 26 has put together back-to-back solid seasons for the Bears and represents the best available interior pass-rusher in this year’s market.
The article adds that Melton’s stock has gone “through the roof” this year, so it...
Louis’ injury puts Bears in tough spot
Lance Louis played well for the Bears in 2012 yet an ACL tear in Week 12 ended his season prematurely. Should Chicago re-sign Louis, an offensive lineman coming off major knee surgery?
Bears know Allen isn't a dirty player
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Jared Allen's reputation as one of the league's best pass rushers has earned him extra attention from opposing offenses. Now, Allen and the Chicago Bears are both saying his reputation in a different manner will save him from any extra attention on Sunday.
Allen, who knocked out Chicago Bears offensive linemen Lance Louis with a vicious block on an interception...
Bears know Allen isn't a dirty player
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Jared Allen's reputation as one of the league's best pass rushers has earned him extra attention from opposing offenses. Now, Allen and the Chicago Bears are both saying his reputation in a different manner will save him from any extra attention on Sunday.
Allen, who knocked out Chicago Bears offensive linemen Lance Louis with a vicious block on an interception...
Bear Breakdown: Can the Offense Improve from Last Meeting with Minnesota?
Following two straight losses in primetime action, the Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 28-10 in Week 12 and will try to use what they learned in order to do the same this upcoming Sunday at the Metrodome.
Heading into the Vikings game two weeks ago, all of the talk was surrounding the return of quarterback Jay Cutler from a concussion and how the Bears offensive line...
Bear Breakdown: Can the Offense Improve from Last Meeting with Minnesota?
Following two straight losses in primetime action, the Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 28-10 in Week 12 and will try to use what they learned in order to do the same this upcoming Sunday at the Metrodome.
Heading into the Vikings game two weeks ago, all of the talk was surrounding the return of quarterback Jay Cutler from a concussion and how the Bears offensive line...
Week 13 NFL Game Preview: Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears (8-3) welcome the Seattle Seahawks (6-5) to Soldier Field on Sunday.
This will be the 16th meeting between the two NFC teams. The Seahawks lead the all-time series 9-6 last beating the Bears in 2011, 38-14.
The Bears are coming off a solid 28-10 win over the Vikings last Sunday at Soldier Field. The win put the Bears back in first place a spot they have held every...
Week 13 NFL Game Preview: Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears (8-3) welcome the Seattle Seahawks (6-5) to Soldier Field on Sunday.
This will be the 16th meeting between the two NFC teams. The Seahawks lead the all-time series 9-6 last beating the Bears in 2011, 38-14.
The Bears are coming off a solid 28-10 win over the Vikings last Sunday at Soldier Field. The win put the Bears back in first place a spot they have held every...
Allen: ‘No ill intent’ with blindside block
Jared Allen said he was just trying to make a play to help a teammate when he laid a blindside block on Chicago guard Lance Louis that ended the Bear’s career. Allen discussed the hit and $21,000 fine in-depth.
Jared Allen apologetic for hit on Bears lineman
Jared Allen remains apologetic for a hit that ended Chicago Bears guard Lance Louis's season last weekend, though he insists the play that drew a $21,000 fine was not dirty.
The Minnesota Vikings defensive end says he is still considering his options on appealing the fine. He was punished on Wednesday for leaving his feet to block Louis during an interception by Antoine Winfield...
Allen 'never intended' to hurt Bears' Louis
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. After being levied a hefty fine for his blindside hit on Sunday, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen again said he didn't try to injury Chicago Bears lineman Lance Louis in last week's game.
Allen, who was fined 21,000 by the NFL according to a source, said he was just trying to make a block for cornerback Antoine Winfield following an interception...
Allen 'never intended' to hurt Bears' Louis
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. After being levied a hefty fine for his blindside hit on Sunday, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen again said he didn't try to injury Chicago Bears lineman Lance Louis in last week's game.
Allen, who was fined 21,000 by the NFL according to a source, said he was just trying to make a block for cornerback Antoine Winfield following an interception...
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