http://www.chicagobears.com News from the Chicago Bears http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-terms-with-Kyle-Long/be846412-567b-41d2-a414-e8ec5ff77239 The Bears on Friday agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Kyle Long on a four-year contract plus an option. Sat, 18 May 2013 02:28:16 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-terms-with-Kyle-Long/be846412-567b-41d2-a414-e8ec5ff77239 Larry Mayer 2013-05-18T02:28:16Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-presented-with-two-awards-for-community-service/04fc736b-292b-4b39-90f2-31724b3dc55d Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Blake Costanzo and his teammates, the Bears recently received two prestigious awards for their work in the community. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:16 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-presented-with-two-awards-for-community-service/04fc736b-292b-4b39-90f2-31724b3dc55d Larry Mayer 2013-05-17T18:54:16Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Jennings-named-69th-best-player-in-NFL/74663fd4-bf29-4a19-b238-d110bb6155f4 After a breakout 2012 season, Bears cornerback Tim Jennings has been voted the 69th best player in the NFL in a poll of league players conducted by NFL Network. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:23 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Jennings-named-69th-best-player-in-NFL/74663fd4-bf29-4a19-b238-d110bb6155f4 Larry Mayer 2013-05-17T15:44:23Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-elevate-Sadowski-to-senior-national-scout/8028d58a-59f2-419e-aa32-85ebed0e04e1 The Bears on Thursday announced that Mark Sadowski has been promoted to senior national scout. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:56 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-elevate-Sadowski-to-senior-national-scout/8028d58a-59f2-419e-aa32-85ebed0e04e1 Larry Mayer 2013-05-16T23:00:56Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Heads-Up-Football-program-stresses-player-safety/0e064d6a-c5d4-4a11-b301-d15607fd0e27 A total of 43 youth football leagues in the Chicago area have committed to the future of youth football by adopting a new USA Football program dedicated to making the game better sand safer. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:41:42 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Heads-Up-Football-program-stresses-player-safety/0e064d6a-c5d4-4a11-b301-d15607fd0e27 Larry Mayer 2013-05-16T20:41:42Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marshall-hosting-free-youth-football-camp/27bd4a87-43cb-4a87-b159-7d8329ea714c Bears receiver Brandon Marshall will return home to Florida Saturday to conduct a free non-contact football camp for up to 500 boys and girls ages 7-14. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:36:37 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marshall-hosting-free-youth-football-camp/27bd4a87-43cb-4a87-b159-7d8329ea714c Larry Mayer 2013-05-16T19:36:37Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Emery-shares-thoughts-on-Cutler-draft-class/4c99f547-ab24-4d6b-b507-a034439135c2 During a radio appearance, Bears general manager Phil Emery discussed Jay Cutler, the team's draft class and Gabe Carimi's absence from OTA practices. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:42:34 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Emery-shares-thoughts-on-Cutler-draft-class/4c99f547-ab24-4d6b-b507-a034439135c2 Larry Mayer 2013-05-16T15:42:34Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalk-talk/article-1/How-much-progress-has-Blanchard-made/32a664e8-18bb-4270-a537-21717030d975 Larry discusses Matt Blanchard's improvement, the most impressive undrafted free agent at rookie minicamp and the likelihood of Marquess Wilson making the 53-man roster. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:16 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalk-talk/article-1/How-much-progress-has-Blanchard-made/32a664e8-18bb-4270-a537-21717030d975 2013-05-15T21:00:16Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bennett-to-host-dinner-benefit-for-literacy-program/e7f3d5fe-4c32-44fc-a98d-3287c3313639 Bears receiver Earl Bennett will host a fundraising dinner at III Forks (180 N. Field Boulevard) in Chicago at 7 p.m. Sunday. Wed, 15 May 2013 19:28:37 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bennett-to-host-dinner-benefit-for-literacy-program/e7f3d5fe-4c32-44fc-a98d-3287c3313639 Larry Mayer 2013-05-15T19:28:37Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Oldest-living-Bears-player-turns-95-years-young/b2201539-1e40-42ed-b963-f4e9d37eb241 John W. Siegal, the oldest living former Bears player, celebrates his 95th birthday today. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:53 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Oldest-living-Bears-player-turns-95-years-young/b2201539-1e40-42ed-b963-f4e9d37eb241 Larry Mayer 2013-05-15T15:37:53Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Forte-excited-about-new-Bears-offense/ecd4ccba-2197-498f-a890-01b12d5da30d While learning a new offense has almost become an annual ritual for Matt Forte, the Bears running back is excited about the system that's being installed by first-year head coach Marc Trestman. Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:22 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Forte-excited-about-new-Bears-offense/ecd4ccba-2197-498f-a890-01b12d5da30d Larry Mayer 2013-05-14T21:41:22Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Tucker-impressed-with-rookie-linebackers/4ace58be-4f6d-4b3b-8e2c-65332a882ead Young Bears linebackers Jon Bostic and Khaseem Greene made a positive first impression on defensive coordinator Mel Tucker over the weekend at the team's rookie minicamp. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:40:26 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Tucker-impressed-with-rookie-linebackers/4ace58be-4f6d-4b3b-8e2c-65332a882ead Larry Mayer 2013-05-14T14:40:26Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-four-players-from-rookie-minicamp/6fb43164-f5f5-488c-a628-6974704cb5a5 Defensive tackle Corvey Irvin and three other players who participated in the Bears rookie minicamp on a tryout basis have been added to the roster. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:28:56 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-four-players-from-rookie-minicamp/6fb43164-f5f5-488c-a628-6974704cb5a5 Larry Mayer 2013-05-13T21:28:56Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-rookies-practice-with-veterans-for-first-time/dda25c99-c7c9-40e9-9ebc-f662aacf59a9 Bears rookies joined their veteran teammates on the practice field for the first time Monday as the team conducted the first of 10 OTA workouts. Mon, 13 May 2013 17:19:22 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-rookies-practice-with-veterans-for-first-time/dda25c99-c7c9-40e9-9ebc-f662aacf59a9 Larry Mayer 2013-05-13T17:19:22Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Tryout-players-followed-unusual-path-to-minicamp/03014c1d-88ad-4632-9959-99b518fcffa6 Safety Reggie Rembert, who works on a missile defense system on an Air Force base, was among the players who traversed an interesting path to the Bears rookie minicamp. Mon, 13 May 2013 03:20:16 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Tryout-players-followed-unusual-path-to-minicamp/03014c1d-88ad-4632-9959-99b518fcffa6 Larry Mayer 2013-05-13T03:20:16Z