Bears Bears HC Matt Eberflus said the team moved quickly to sign RB D’Andre Swift because of his ability to be a weapon out of the backfield on all three downs. “Just a weapon back,” Eberflus said, via Around The NFL. “You know we really needed that guy that can really operate on third down and even on first or second down and be a weapon in the deep part of the field and the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Dallas Turner, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFL Transactions: Monday 6/10
Bears Bears signed TE Marcedes Lewis Buccaneers Buccaneers waived WR Deven Thompkins from injured reserve Buccaneers signed WR Sterling Shepard Giants Giants waived RB Gary Brightwell from injured reserve with a settlement Giants placed TE Darren Waller on the retired list Lions Lions waived LB Steele Chambers Lions signed LB Ben Niemann Steelers Steelers signed … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Monday 6/10
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Dalton Risner, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears The Bears are slated to be the featured team on this year’s installation of HBO’s Hard Knocks show. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus feels first-round QB Caleb Williams will have no problem handling the extra attention. “I do, I really do,” Eberflus said, via the team’s social media. “That’s a really good point. I do think he’s suited for that. He’s comfortable in his own skin, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Dalton Risner, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Re-Signing TE Marcedes Lewis
Jay Glazer reports that veteran TE Marcedes Lewis is traveling to Chicago on Monday with the intention of re-signing with the Bears for his 19th NFL season. Lewis, 40, is a former first-round pick of the Jaguars back in 2006. Lewis was in the final year three-year, $12 million contract that included $5 million guaranteed when the Jaguars released him a few years ago. The … [Read more...] about Bears Re-Signing TE Marcedes Lewis
NFC Notes: Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears first-round QB Caleb Williams discussed how he’s measuring his progress. “First, I ask questions. I ask questions to Coach. I ask about my progression, I ask where he wants me to be, where I should be, and then obviously I have my own goal set for myself and that’s to be perfect. Obviously you strive for something like that and you don’t ever reach it, but you keep … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers