Bears release DT Andre Fluellen
A little more than a month after signing him, the Bears announced the release of defensive tackle Andre Fluellen on Monday. The 28-year-old Fluellen has appeared in 56 games in five NFL seasons, notching 52 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He had stints with Miami and Detroit in 2012. The Lions drafted him in the third…
Bears agree with first-round pick Kyle Long
The Bears have reached a contract agreement with first-round pick Kyle Long, the club said Friday night. The No. 20 overall pick, Long (6-6, 311) is expected to compete for a starting role at guard on a new-look offensive line for Chicago. Long has relatively little experience as offensive lineman — a mere two collegiate seasons — but…
Henry Melton still hopeful about long-term deal
When the Bears used the franchise tag on running back Matt Forte last year, Forte refused to sign the tender and stayed away from the team during offseason workouts while trying to land a long-term deal. The strategy worked out for him as he and the team agreed on a four-year contract shortly before the…
Emery essentially closes door on Urlacher, keeps it open on Carimi
Bears G.M. Phil Emery has several players who aren’t currently with the team but whose names continue to come up. Linebacker Brian Urlacher and offensive lineman Gabe Carimi. In an appearance with Alex Marvez and Gil Brandt of SiriusXM NFL Radio, Emery addressed the situations involving both players. “Brian was a great player and still…
Matt Forte preparing for increased role as receiver
Among the many complaints about the Bears offense in 2012 was the way the team failed to make full use of running back Matt Forte’s skills as a receiver. Forte caught 44 passes for 340 yards last year, setting career lows in each stat even after Forte missed four games of the 2011 season. That…
