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| Line of Scrimmage: Saints hold the first-round keys |
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04/05/2006 |
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| l, Brandon Lloyd), but a lineman or a backup running back could be on the team's wish list. Also, Washington had one of the league's least consistent kicking games last season, and might be looking for a punter and/or kicker via the draft. NFC NORTH Chicago Bears (11-5) First Pick: No. 26 - Number of Selections: 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) The Bears' top draft priority will be finding a pass-catcher, whether a tight end, No. 2 receiver, or both to complement Muhsin Muhammad and assist Rex Grossman. Tight end is bel |
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| Defensive tackle Tank Johnson recovers from surgery |
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03/31/2006 |
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CHICAGO (AP) -Chicago Bears defensive lineman Terry ``Tank'' Johnson is recovering Friday from surgery to repair a torn quadriceps muscle, an injury that could sideline him for at least four months. The 24-year-old Johnson injured his leg during a workout and had surgery last week, the Bears said. He is expected to be out for four to six months, missing most of training camp. Johnson's agent, Bill Heck, declined to discuss specifics of the injury. The team said he was not working out at Halas Hall at |
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| Broncos re-sign LB Keith Burns |
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03/29/2006 |
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| NFL, was an unrestricted free agent. In 182 career regular-season games, he has 222 tackles on special teams and 75 tackles (49 solo) on defense. He has 12 career postseason appearances, 10th highest in Broncos history. Burns also played for the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Ass |
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| Ravens get four compensatory draft picks |
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03/27/2006 |
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| manufactured by Wilson, previously was called ``The Duke'' from 1941-69 before a different model was used beginning with the 1970 season. The original ``Duke'' also was named in honor of Mara at the suggestion of George Halas, then the owner of the Chicago Bears and one of the NFL's founders. --- ATTENDANCE RECORD: Not surprisingly, with the largest stadium capacity in the NFL (91,665), the Washington Redskins led the league in paid attendance last season. The Redskins drew 707,614, the second-highest t |
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| Bears' Azumah calls it quits |
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03/23/2006 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - Chicago Bears cornerback Jerry Azumah has announced his retirement after a seven-year career. Azumah played his entire career for the Bears, starting 49 of 105 games and earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2003 as a return specialist. He missed the entire 2005 season due to an arthritic hip condition. The Bears selected the Massachusetts native in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft after a standout career as a running back with New Hampshire. He earned the Walter Payton Awa |
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| Griese hopes Bears keep open mind |
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03/22/2006 |
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CHICAGO (AP) -Brian Griese made it clear: He will do all he can to become the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback. And coach Lovie Smith made this clear: the job is Rex Grossman's. ``I don't think any player worth his salt is content to be a backup,'' Griese said during a conference call Wednesday, one day after agreeing to a five-year deal worth between $14-24 million with incentives. ``Especially somebody that's been a starter before. I'm not going to resign myself to anything.'' If Grossman outpl |
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| Griese joins Bears |
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03/22/2006 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bears added depth at quarterback on Tuesday by coming to terms with Brian Griese on a five-year contract. Griese, who started six games for Tampa Bay last season before going down with a left knee injury, was released by the Buccaneers on March 10. The Bears will go into the 2006 season with Rex Grossman as their likely starting quarterback, although Griese could press him for the job over the summer. Griese completed 112-of-174 passes for 1,136 yards with seve |
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| Griese agrees to five-year deal with Bears |
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03/21/2006 |
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CHICAGO (AP) -Brian Griese agreed to a five-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, adding depth at quarterback and a potential challenger to starter Rex Grossman. ``I don't think there's any question he's going into the position to compete for the job,'' Griese's agent Ralph Cindrich said. ``That was made clear.'' The 31-year-old Griese completed 112-of-174 passes for 1,136 yards and led Tampa Bay to a 5-1 start last year before a season-ending knee injury. The Buccaneers decided to waive him th |
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| Bills agree to sign QB Nall |
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03/20/2006 |
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| ck in the 2002 draft out of Northwestern State, appeared in a career-high five games in 2004, finishing 23-of-33 for 314 yards and four touchdowns. He also made one brief appearance in 2003. In another free-agent move, the Bills made a bid to sign Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije. Idonije signed Buffalo's offer sheet on Saturday, his agent Da-i Ping said. The Bears, who offered Idonije a one-year contract this offseason, have until the end of this week to match the Bills' offer. The Bills did n |
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| Bears sign DB Wesley |
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03/16/2006 |
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -The Chicago Bears signed defensive back and special teams player Dante Wesley to a two-year contract Thursday. Wesley, a fourth round pick from Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 2002 by Carolina, spent his first four seasons with the Panthers. He appeared in 58 regular-season games with Carolina and seven playoff games.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed w |
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