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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace speaks with the media during a press conference ahead of the NFL draft that starts Thursday, in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Tim Boyle/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Pace sees few glaring draft needs for Bears after big jump

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 23, 2019 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, in Dallas. Murray is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill, File)
Defense order of the day for 1st round of NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 22, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers have needed the draft for fixes on defense the last few years, but this might be the time for them to swing back to the other side of the ball after a lackluster performance in 2018 by the offense and to give quarterback Aaron Rodgers more help. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Free-agent pickups ease pressure on Packers at draft

Apr. 22, 2019 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, speaks as general manager Ryan Pace looks on at a news conference during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill. A worst-to-first jump last season left the Bears staring down at the rest of the NFC North, armed and loaded with one of the league’s best defenses and banking on a more creative offense led by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to improve Nagy’s second season. As good as it all sounds, Pace was not resting easy the past few months.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Bears have a different view of the draft this year

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 18, 2019 05:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) rushes against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Lexington, Ky. Allen is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Raiders have 3 1st-rounders in GM Mike Mayock's 1st draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2019 01:50 PM EDT

Bears Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:42 AM EDT
87. CHICAGO (12-5) LAST SEASON: Bears made huge jump in first season under coach Matt Nagy, winning NFC North at 12-4 after four straight last-place...

Packers Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
12 and 30. GREEN BAY (6-9-1) LAST SEASON: QB Aaron Rodgers directed stunning rally from 20-point deficit to beat rival Bears in opener after leaving...

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium in north London is viewed. The NFC champion Los Angeles Rams will host Cincinnati in London for one of five international games on the 2019 schedule.The Rams and Bengals will face off at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 27. Earlier in October, the league will play two games at Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium in London. The Raiders will host the Bears on Oct. 6, and the Buccaneers will be the home team against the Panthers on Oct. 13. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Champion Patriots open vs. Steelers; 5 international games

By Barry Wilner Apr. 17, 2019 11:14 AM EDT

Bears TE Zach Miller announces his retirement

Apr. 16, 2019 05:09 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Bears tight end Zach Miller has decided to retire after nearly losing his left leg on a gruesome play two years ago. Miller had nine...

Chicago Bears player Eddie Jackson throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals, Monday, April 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Royals at White Sox 4/15/2019

Apr. 15, 2019 09:38 PM EDT

Bears sign Fry, add another kicker to mix to replace Parkey

Apr. 12, 2019 07:17 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have signed Elliott Fry, adding another kicker to the mix to replace Cody Parkey. The move announced Friday...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Chicago Bears would like to upgrade at kicker and Robbie Gould figures to hit the free agent market. The idea of bringing back the franchise's all-time scoring leader sure is a tantalizing one for Chicago fans, particularly in the wake of Cody Parkey's struggles. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 12/16/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (90) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas. Two people with direct knowledge of the decision say the Cowboys are placing the franchise tag on Lawrence for the second consecutive year. The decision means Lawrence has a one-year offer for a $20.5 million while the sides keep working on a long-term contract. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, March 4, 2019, because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys 11/22/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) celebrates as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston shouts in the direction of an official after throwing an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Cowboys have agreed on a $105 million, five-year contract with Lawrence. The agreement will include $65 million in guaranteed money, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, April 5, because the deal hasn’t been announced. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
AP sources: Cowboys, Lawrence agree on $105 million contract

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 05, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

Colts stick to plan by re-signing backup offensive lineman

Apr. 05, 2019 06:04 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed backup offensive lineman J'Marcus Webb. The 6-foot-7, 331-pound veteran started last season's...

AP source: Denver lures AAF's Bausby after league's demise

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 05, 2019 12:57 AM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal says the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with cornerback De'Vante Bausby, one of the stars of the...

Bears re-sign long snapper Scales to 1-year contract

Apr. 03, 2019 05:41 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have re-signed long snapper Patrick Scales to a one-year contract. Scales played in all 16 games last season...

Jaguars sign RB Cunningham, re-sign oft-injured OT Wells

Apr. 02, 2019 06:38 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Free agent running back Benny Cunningham and offensive tackle Josh Wells have signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars for added depth. ...

Bears bring back linebacker Aaron Lynch on 1-year contract

Apr. 01, 2019 05:13 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are bringing back linebacker Aaron Lynch on a one-year contract. The 6-foot-6, 270-pound Lynch made three...

Bears re-sign DB Houston-Carson to 1-year contract

By The Associated Press Mar. 29, 2019 06:53 PM EDT
The Chicago Bears have re-signed defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson to a one-year contract. A sixth-round draft pick by Chicago in 2016, Houston...