Devin Hester hasn’t been able to practice all week with a sprained left ankle that he suffered last Monday night against the Eagles. Hester was held out of practice Thursday afternoon and today, but he is expected to play on Sunday versus NFC North rival Detroit. He is said to be questionable. If he plays, [...]
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Game Preview: Chicago Bears @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Chicago Bears (3-3) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) will meet for the 54th time ever today at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The Bears lead the all-time series 35-18. The last matchup between the two NFC teams came in Week Three of the 2008 season. The Bucs came away with the 27-24 OT win. [...]
Week Six Preview: Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
The Minnesota Vikings (1-4) and the Chicago Bears (2-3) will meet for the 100th time ever tonight. The Vikings lead the all-time series 52-46-2. The Bears swept the season series against the Vikings last year. Defeating them 40-14 in Week 15 to win the NFC North. Looking up at the Packers and Lions at 5-0, [...]
Injury Report Week Six, Chicago Bears Edition
Bears defensive end Julius Peppers wasn’t able to practice today with his sprained MCL. It’s looking more and more doubtful that he will play on Sunday night. He will likely try to give it a go before game time, but right now it seems like he won’t be able to take the field for the [...]
Julius Peppers Not Expected To Practice Until at least Friday
Bears head coach Lovie Smith was expected to keep defensive end Julius Peppers injury status a mystery all week leading up to the Sunday night affair with the fourth place Vikings. Surprisingly he met with the media today and told them this about Peppers, “hopefully by Friday he’ll be able to do some things and [...]
Report: DE Julius Peppers Has A Sprained MCL In His Left Knee
According to a report from the Chicago Tribune, Bears defensive end Julius Peppers sprained the MCL (medial collateral ligament) in his left knee in the Monday night loss to the Detroit Lions, 24-13. Peppers’ injury occurred near the end of the first quarter. He seemed to plant his foot wrong while trying to get around [...]
Game Recap: Bears Improve To .500 In Big Win Over Carolina
The Bears improved their record to 2-2 on Sunday after defeating the Carolina Panthers 34-29. The Bears ran the ball for 224 yards, 205 coming from Matt Forte on perhaps his best game as a Bear. Jay Cutler played game manager while throwing for 102 yards, however he did throw an ugly interception in the [...]
Photo Of The Day: Julius Peppers Beaching It With His Girlfriend?
Bears star defensive end appears to be busy this off-season relaxing on the beach with pretty ladies. Just because football possibly won’t happen next season, that doesn’t mean Peppers isn’t keeping busy. This pretty lady could be Peppers’ new girlfriend. Check out Terezowens.com for more interesting sports rumors. For more news on Twitter, follow @Bearsbacker.
Henry Melton Likely To Get A Shot To Start Next Season
Defensive lineman Henry Melton got his first playing time this past season. Melton definitely took advantage of his chance. Melton flashed potential during his rookie year, 2009, but suffered a season-ending ankle injury during the pre-season. Melton appeared in all 16 games last season making 16 tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble. Melton’s first sack [...]
Vote Now: Julius Peppers For The Cover Of EA Sports Madden 12
ESPN Sports Nation, for the first time will allow the fans to choose which NFL player will have the honor of gracing the cover of EA Sports Madden 12. Chicago Bears Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers is one of 32 players on that list. In a bracket like contest, Julius Peppers is listed as [...]
