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  1. Staley Da Bear

    Roster Moves: Bears ink nine to reserve/future contracts

    The Bears on Monday signed nine players who finished the 2019 season on their practice squad to reserve/future contracts. The group consists of receivers Reggie Davis, Thomas Ives and Alex Wesley; tight end Dax Raymond; offensive linemen Dino Boyd and Sam Mustipher; linebacker James Vaughters...
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    Postgame Perspective: Bears vow to learn from 2019 season

    The win won’t alleviate any of the pain the Bears feel after entering 2019 with Super Bowl aspirations and finishing out of the playoffs at 8-8. But coach Matt Nagy was pleased that his team never stopped battling. “These games aren’t easy,” Nagy said. “I’m appreciative of the players and...
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    Quick Hits: Pineiro finishes with a flourish, Robinson continues to shine

    “The slumps are natural,” said coach Matt Nagy. “Making sure that we don’t panic when you go through that slump is the most important part.” After releasing Cody Parkey following last season, finding a reliable kicker was a major priority. Given how Pineiro performed in 2019, it appears that...
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    Inside Slant: Trubisky looks toward offseason after Week 17 win

    For the right ending, Trubisky needed to convert on fourth-and-nine near midfield. He delivered with a deep out to rookie receiver Riley Ridley, who advanced the ball to the Vikings' 19, well within Piñeiro's range. "I had to move outside the pocket a little bit because I saw (Ridley)...
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    Game Recap: Bears defeat Vikings to end season at .500

    With the win, the Bears snapped a two-game losing streak and finished 8-8 on the season. Vikings third-string running Alex Boone raced 59 yards to the Bears’ 16 on the game’s first play from scrimmage. But the second-year pro followed by committing two turnovers on Minnesota’s next four plays...
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    4 things to watch in Bears-Vikings game

    (2) Will quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears offense rebound from two straight disappointing performances? The Bears scored nine offensive touchdowns during a three-game winning streak against the Giants, Lions and Cowboys. But they’ve mustered just one TD in losing their last two...
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    Monsters of the Midway Comic Strip: Nordic Vortex

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]This season, follow along as we continue the story of the Monsters of the Midway defending Chicago from a weekly nemesis drawn from the 2019 schedule.
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    The Pick Is In: Bears at Vikings

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]Local and national analysts make their pick for the Week 17 game between the Bears and Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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    Injury Update: Bears to play without key linemen

    For the Vikings, running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (quad) have been ruled out. Cornerback Mackensie Alexander (knee), safety Jayron Kearse (foot) and running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) are questionable. One more chance: With the Bears practicing Friday for...
  10. Staley Da Bear

    Mack excited to play in finale, tackle offseason

    Mack came into the season with high expectations. Despite a quick start, he saw his personal stats lag as his team struggled to stay around .500. This season’s results will be motivation for Mack as he works this offseason. “I can’t really explain how I’m going to use it,” said Mack, “but I’m...
  11. Staley Da Bear

    Bears coordinators share thoughts with media

    Defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano on linebacker Leonard Floyd After starting the season with a two-sack performance against the Green Bay Packers, Floyd has only recorded one more sack over the last 14 games. Still, Pagano has liked what he’s seen from the former first-round pick. "There's...
  12. Staley Da Bear

    Robinson wins ‘Good Guy Award’ from Chicago media

    Veteran receiver Allen Robinson on Thursday was presented with the 2019 Bears Media Good Guy Award by the Chicago chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America. The award is given annually to the player who is voted most cooperative with the media. “You guys have a job to do and I...
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    Trubisky striving to become more consistent QB

    Last season when he was named a Pro Bowl alternate, Trubisky passed for 3,223 yards with 24 TDs, 12 interceptions and a 95.4 rating that ranked 19th in the league while also rushing for 421 yards on 68 carries. Trubisky has had a roller-coaster campaign in 2019. After mustering only five...
  14. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: Who is Vikings backup quarterback?

    When was the last time the Bears played a non-division opponent in their season finale? Raymond G. Hampshire, Illinois When they visit the Vikings Sunday, the Bears will close the season against an NFC North rival for the 11th straight year. The last time they faced a non-division opponent in...
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    Where to watch, listen to Bears-Vikings game

    DIGITAL MEDIA Fans in the broadcast area can watch Bears games live and for free via ChicagoBears.com on Safari mobile web, the iOS version of the Chicago Bears Official App and by downloading the Yahoo Sports App. *Data charges may apply. PREGAME/POSTGAME Bears Gameday Live brought to...
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    Chalk Talk: Will Bears starters play in finale?

    How many years in a row have the Bears finished the season in Minnesota? Ross D. Des Moines, Iowa This will be the fourth consecutive year the Bears play their regular-season finale in Minnesota. The Bears lost 38-10 in 2016 and 23-10 in John Fox’s final game as coach in 2017 and won 24-10...
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    Quick Hits: Nagy talks focus, post-season evaluation

    With the Bears set to play their second game since being eliminated from playoff contention, Nagy is in an unusual situation. In five seasons in Kansas City, he never coached in a game in which the Chiefs weren’t alive for a postseason berth. During his tenure from 2013-17, Kansas City earned...
  18. Staley Da Bear

    Lunch With Larry: 12.24.19

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer answers fan questions beginning at 12:30 CT.
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    Quick Hits: Nagy on Bears’ focus, decision on Hicks

    Asked whether he felt the Bears had the proper focus, Nagy said: “The score didn’t indicate that. If there’s not focus, then there’s some sloppiness, and I felt like that kind of matched up a little bit. None of it’s effort. It’s different than focus.” Sunday night’s 23-point loss was the most...
  20. Staley Da Bear

    Postgame Perspective: Home finale mirrors opener

    But the unit was held to a single field goal in a 10-3 season-opening loss to the Packers Sept. 5 and duplicated that feat Sunday night in a humbling 26-3 defeat to the Chiefs that dropped the Bears’ record to 7-8. “I just feel like we let each other down, we let the fans down,” said...
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