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Report: Bears haven’t responded to Urlacher’s proposal

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Dozens of names popped up in the dozens of posts on PFT on Tuesday, but we haven’t heard anything about Brian Urlacher. The Bears linebacker is officially a free agent, but there doesn’t appear to be much movement at all on his possible return to Chic…

suntimes.com

According to a source, the Bears have signed Jermon Bushrod, a two-time Pro Bowl selection who has played his first six NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints, to a five-year deal.

Michael C. Wright, ESPN.com

The Bears agreed to terms with free agent offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod of the Saints.

ESPN.com

Three years of horrendous pass protection have finally compelled the Chicago Bears to address their offensive line. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter and others, the Bears have agreed to terms with free agent Jermon Bushrod, who spent his first six seas…

Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on a five-year deal with two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jermon Bushrod, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, Bushrod's deal is worth $35.965 million and includes $17.715 millio…

Mike Wilkening, profootballtalk.com

Defensive tackle Henry Melton signed his one-year, $8.45 million franchise tender with the Bears on Tuesday, the club said. The move was expected. Per the CBA, the Bears and Melton have until July 15 t0 work out a long-term contract if they choose to do…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Bears appear to have found the left tackle they were looking for. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Bears are “finishing up a long-term deal” for free agent tackle Jermon Bushrod. That gives them some much-needed stability on Jay C…

Michael C. Wright, ESPN.com

The Chicago Bears agreed on terms Tuesday to sign former New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett to a four-year deal, making the tight end the club's first acquisition in 2013 free agency.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

After trading their best wide receiver and cutting their best cornerback, the Vikings kept one of the top run-blockers. According to Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com, the Vikings agreed to a multi-year deal with right tackle Phil Laodholt moments before th…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Apparently, not even God is immune to the pressure of a flat salary cap. The Bears made the unusual move of getting rid of their team chaplain, according to Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Citing multiple sources, Jensen reported the team “parted …

suntimes.com

The Bears desire to upgrade the offensive line isn’t a secret, and they’re expected to be in play for the most prominent one - Jake Long.