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NFC North News and Rumors

Leber retires after 10 NFL seasons

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Veteran linebacker Ben Leber has spent a decade in the NFL.  And 10 years will be the limit for Leber; he announced during a Friday appearance on KFAN that he has retired. Leber, who started his career with the Chargers, signed with the Vikings after fo…

Michael C. Wright, ESPN.com

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler still considers former offensive coordinator Mike Martz "one of the brightest minds in the game," but admitted the coach's inflexibility played a role in the unit's struggles.

Michael C. Wright, ESPN.com

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler views the contract situation concerning Matt Forte "purely as business," but in end would be "shocked" if the running back doesn't report to training camp on time.

ESPN.com

Twelve days after his most recent arrest, Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley has apologized, calling his actions "inexcusable." "I want to personally apologize to my fans, teammates and the Detroit Lions organization for bringing this un…

CNNSI.com

Lambeau. Lombardi. Holmgren. McCarthy? Quietly, Mike McCarthy has joined the Packers' greats, Don Banks writes, as the coach reflects on last year's disappointment and what's next.

ESPN.com

Chicago Bears Shea McClellin, the 19th overall pick in the draft, thinks the transition from linebacker, the spot at which he starred at Boise State, to defensive end is going well, ESPNChicago.com reports. "I've been hand in the dirt from day one …

Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com

A veteran N.F.L. tape watcher says set aside all your perceptions of Chicago's quarterback. He's better than you think.