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NFC North News and Rumors

Bears could extend Charles Tillman’s contract this offseason

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Bears cornerback Charles Tillman is playing in his second straight Pro Bowl this weekend and coming off perhaps his finest season, which has led to speculation that the Bears could look to extend his contract before the start of next season. Tillman is …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

When the Bears were looking for a head coach to replace Lovie Smith, their list of candidates skewed heavily toward the offensive side of the ball. Former 49ers head coach and Bears icon Mike Singletary was the exception. There were suggestions that Sin…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

When Packers defensive end Jerel Worthy was shut down because of a knee injury at the end of the regular season, the diagnosis was that he had a bone bruise. It turned out to be a more serious injury. Worthy tore his ACL and had reconstructive surgery p…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Former Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards returned to the boxing ring Friday night in Minnesota, apparently against the pugilistic equivalent of his own Falcons career. Edwards improved to 2-0 with a 41-second TKO of some guy named Corey Briggs, who is n…

Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com

Yesterday, the Vikings announced that Matt Kalil would be taking over for Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams in this Sunday's Pro Bowl. The Vikings couldn't supply any details and, as the Pro Bowl is an especially inessential exhibition, some spe…

CNNSI.com

HONOLULU (AP) -- Washington offensive tackle Trent Williams won't play in the Pro Bowl after being hurt early Friday in a brawl at a Honolulu nightclub.