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FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
While Fields progresses, losses mount for struggling Bears

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 11, 2021 02:16 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, right, talks to an official on the sideline as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Fields emerging as struggling Bears pass season's midpoint

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 09, 2021 06:52 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo puts his head down and scores between Chicago Bears safety Tashaun Gipson (38) and DeAndre Houston-Carson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fields feeling more confident as other Bears return

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 04, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Steelers look to keep Monday night dominance going vs Bears

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after throwing a late fourth quarter interception in an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. The 49ers won 33-22. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears struggle with Mack sidelined, Nagy missing game

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 31, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) catches a pass from quarterback Justin Fields as Detroit Lions defensive back Bobby Price defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Montgomery's knee injury means uncertainty for Bears offense

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 04, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (80) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Butt, the once-promising tight end whose football career was waylaid by six knee operations, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, July 29, 2021, saying he could no longer hide the fact that he’d lost his passion for the game he loves. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt retires from NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 29, 2021 06:51 PM EDT

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia were fired 11...

Lions looking for influx of talent anywhere with No. 7 pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
7. DETROIT LIONS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The long-suffering franchise started over, firing general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against Lions

By Jay Cohen Dec. 06, 2020 06:12 PM EST

Chicago Bears receiver DeAndre Carter walks off the field following a 34-30 loss to the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 06, 2020 04:49 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) running with the ball during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Glendale, AZ. The Lions defeated the Cardinals 26-23. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Lions moving on after ending 11-game, 11-month losing streak

By Larry Lage Sep. 28, 2020 07:59 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay celebrate his touchdown catch with quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Lions snap 11-game losing streak, beat Cardinals 26-23

By David Brandt Sep. 27, 2020 07:51 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals fans cheer outside State Farm Stadium as teams arrive prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 03:02 PM EDT

FBN--Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) New faces: CBs Jeff Okudah, Desmond Trufant and Darryl Roberts, LBs Jamie Collins and Reggie Ragland, S Duron Harmon...

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Lions coach Matt Patricia plans to keep showing up to work

By Larry Lage Dec. 16, 2019 07:14 PM EST