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Bears rookie Evan Rodriguez wants to play catch

suntimes.com

Don’t classify Bears rookie Evan Rodriguez just as a fullback. “I’m just doing my job,” Rodriguez said. “Basically, it’s not classified what I completely am. It’s just whatever they put me at.” Rodriguez would like more opportunities in th…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith practiced again on Saturday, however his availability is still uncertain for the game against the Chicago Bears.

suntimes.com

It doesn’t matter if it’s sunny, cold or raining. Bears starting left guard Chilo Rachal can be seen going through sets and running through his footwork well after practice ends. Rarely a day goes by that Rachal isn’t the last player to leave the pr…

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Matt Toeaina joins quarterback Jay Cutler and defensive end Shea McClellin as players officially ruled out for Monday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Toeaina was ruled out on Saturday after being unable to pr…

Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com

Mark Ditka, son of Mike, is currently awaiting trial in Lake County, Illinois for his fourth DUI arrest, and for possession of a controlled substance (hydrocodone) turned up during the ensuing search of his car. More »

CNNSI.com

CHICAGO (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Cubs have agreed on terms of a contract with former All-Star catcher Dioner Navarro.

suntimes.com

It looks like quarterback Jason Campbell will have another big target to go with receiver Brandon Marshall when he starts in place of the concussed Jay Cutler on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. For the first time since breaking his right h…