CHICAGO (WGN) — Billy Donovan III, the son of Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan Jr, began his college years interning for current U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. But by the time "BD3" joined his dad for three years as a preferred walk-on at Florida, the coaching bug had already become contagious. "After high school, I ended up going to a catholic university for two … [Read more...] about ‘Billy the Kid’: Son of Bulls’ head coach Billy Donovan follows in father’s footsteps
Bears release TE Gerald Everett
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have released tight end Gerald Everett after one season. The move, reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter and confirmed on Everett's social media, saves the Bears $5.5 million in cap space going into free agency. The veteran tight end signed a two-year, $12 million contact last offseason to be second of the depth chart behind Cole … [Read more...] about Bears release TE Gerald Everett
Cubs Sign OF Travis Jankowski to Minors Deal with Camp Invite
The Cubs didn’t wait long to fill the open outfield spot created when they designated Alexander Canario for assignment. As reported Friday evening, they have signed 33-year-old outfielder Travis Jankowski to a minor league deal that includes an invite to big league camp. Jed Hoyer was probably impressed by Jankowski’s homer last year against the Cubs on Opening Day, which … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign OF Travis Jankowski to Minors Deal with Camp Invite
Bears Releasing TE Gerald Everett
According to Adam Schefter, the Bears informed veteran TE Gerald Everett that they plan on releasing him. Releasing Everett frees up $5,500,000 in cap space and creates $1,000,000 in dead money, per OverTheCap. Chicago signed Everett to a two-year last offseason after being a starter with the Chargers the previous two seasons. However, Everett struggled to see action, only … [Read more...] about Bears Releasing TE Gerald Everett
Bears Releasing DE DeMarcus Walker
According to Mike Garafolo, the Bears are releasing DE DeMarcus Walker on Friday. Releasing Walker frees up $5,250,000 in cap space and creates $666,668 in dead money, per OverTheCap. He was set to enter the final year of his contract with Chicago in 2025. Walker, 30, is a former second-round pick by the Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida State. He finished his … [Read more...] about Bears Releasing DE DeMarcus Walker