Adrian Peterson is just the latest player to embarrass the Chicago Bears' defense. What's wrong with this traditionally strong unit, and will it cost the team a playoff bid? Bucky Brooks examines.

Lance Briggs was expected to miss up to six weeks with the shoulder injury he suffered against the Washington Redskins, but the Chicago Bears linebacker says his recovery will come sooner.

Chicago Bears linebacker D.J. Williams left Wednesday's practice with a calf strain. Should the team be worried about its replacement for Brian Urlacher at middle linebacker?

With training camp just around the corner, Gregg Rosenthal breaks down the top competitions, highlighted by the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback derby between Michael Vick and Nick Foles.

Lance Briggs looks around and finds himself without Brian Urlacher, his longtime partner at linebacker. Briggs, now an elder statesman for the Chicago Bears, takes the changes in stride.

The Chicago Bears officially put an end to the Brian Urlacher era at the 2013 NFL Draft, where they selected two linebackers who might represent the future at the position. Can they fill big shoes?