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FILE - Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) is tackled by Detroit Lions middle linebacker Alex Anzalone, back, and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Chicago Bears will once again be without star linebacker Khalil Mack, though they might have running back David Montgomery available when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night Nov. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bears RB Montgomery back in the lineup against the Steelers

Nov. 08, 2021 07:07 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 3 1899 — Jim Jeffries beats Sailor Tom Sharkey to retain the world heavyweight title after referee George Siler stops the fight in the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 12:04 PM EDT
Nov. 2 1895 — Belmar, ridden by Fred Taral, wins in the Belmont Stakes by a head over favorite Counter Tenor. The race is run under the...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Fields learning from facing league's best QBs

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 20, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Buccaneers face Eagles looking to avoid Thursday letdown

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 13, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks down at his hat during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 35-17. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Bears, Lions seeking lift following gut-wrenching losses

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 30, 2021 03:26 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton walks to the locker room with an unidentified trainer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nagy not saying who Bears' starting QB will be against Lions

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 29, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. Sometimes, the abdicating king, or the deposed one, returns to his kingdom. It happens often enough in the NFL, yet rarely is as newsworthy as Tom Brady, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, going back to New England. He'll do that on Sunday night eight months after taking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the top. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle)
Brady vs. Belichick? Numbers don’t lie but it’s not simple

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 29, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chicago Bears reassessing QB position and who calls plays

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 27, 2021 02:55 PM EDT

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates with quarterback Justin Fields the team's 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Fields to make first start for Bears with Dalton injured

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 22, 2021 01:26 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) falls with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni questions his own play-calling

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 20, 2021 06:44 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton makes a point during during NFL football practice in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Saints enter 2021 with plenty of uncertainty, and intrigue

By Brett Martel Sep. 01, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

Jaguars begin new era featuring Trevor Lawrence, Urban Meyer

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-15) New faces: Coach Urban Meyer, QB Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J. Beathard, WR Marvin Jones, WR Tavon Austin, RB Carlos...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Justin Fields makes his 1st start, Bears beat Titans 27-24

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 28, 2021 10:21 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) scrambles in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Minshew Mania moves on as Jaguars trade beloved QB to Eagles

By Mark Long Aug. 28, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Dalton dealing with hype surrounding Bears QB Fields

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 17, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to hand off the ball during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May, 14, 2021, in Lake Forest Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks, Pool)
Dalton says 'mindset didn't change' when Bears landed Fields

By Andrew Seligman Jun. 02, 2021 07:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan speaks at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., in this March 8, 2017, file photo. It’s easy to see owner Shad Khan’s excitement and enthusiasm for the Jacksonville Jaguars these days. He’s laughing, cracking jokes, taking subtle shots at the previous coach/general manager regime. “It’s unbelievable,” Khan said Tuesday, April 27, 2021, two days before Jacksonville is set to select Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first pick in the NFL draft. “If this isn’t a moment to enjoy for me and for all the Jags fans, you need more coffee or you need something else. This is a great-to-be-alive kind of moment, frankly.” (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Jaguars' Khan sees 'hope, optimism' after years of failure

By Mark Long Apr. 27, 2021 04:51 PM EDT