The Chicago Bears released 10-year veteran defensive lineman Israel Idonije. What does that say about the progress of rookies Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton?

The Detroit Lions run a wide-nine defensive line scheme that helps pass-rushing angles, but newly signed veteran Israel Idonije said his first focus will be stopping the run.

Free agent Isreal Idonije has drawn interest from the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans but has yet to sign. Are the Chicago Bears interested in bringing him back?

This year's free-agent crop is a lot like this year's draft class: What it lacks in star power, it makes up for in depth. Gregg Rosenthal ranks the best players on the market this year.

The prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is unique among NFL honors. It is the only award that recognizes a player for outstanding community service activities as well as for excellence on the field.

The Chicago Bears have a lot of big decisions this offseason, from Brian Urlacher's future to Jay Cutler's contract. Gregg Rosenthal predicts how it will all go.

Jay Cutler's Chicago Bears and Aaron Rodgers' Green Bay Packers are both considered potential Super Bowl contenders. Which talent-laden squad will win the NFC North? Bucky Brooks examines.

Julius Peppers accounted for one-third of the Chicago Bears' sacks in 2011. To take the heat off Peppers, the Bears need rookie Shea McClellin and others to find a way to get to the quarterback.

Now that the Chicago Bears have locked up Matt Forte to a four-year deal, Brian McIntyre believes they should turn their attention to new contracts for Jay Cutler and Brian Urlacher.

With football season nearing, Chad Reuter has his eyes on the stars of Saturday. Kicking off a 10-part series, here are the top defensive ends in college football, including LSU's Sam Montgomery.

Brian Urlacher is paid to go after quarterbacks, not the latest football fashions. But he believes Nike's new form-fitting jerseys mean big things for one Bears teammate.

2012 NFL Free Agents List

All-Pro Nicks joins Bucs, others stay put

2011 NFL Free Agents List

The Bears were riddled with injuries last season. With stars like Brian Urlacher not getting any younger, Chicago can't afford to waste another promising season, Elliot Harrison writes.

UCLA's Cory Harkey had one catch for 10 yards this season, but he's among a number of overlooked players getting their chance to impress scouts at the East-West Shrine Game.