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Receiver Alshon Jeffery provided one of the Bears' few bright spots in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Lions, catching nine passes for 71 yards and two touchdowns.

With Charles Tillman on injured reserve, the Bears will employ an all-hands-on-deck approach to defending star Lions receiver Calvin Johnson Thursday at Ford Field.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the latest news regarding Bears injuries, why the Bears declined a penalty on the last play of the first half Sunday and the last time two straight Bears games ended with the same final score.

The Bears were elated after rallying to beat the Buccaneers Sunday at Soldier Field, but they expressed concern after the game about another sluggish start on offense.

Marc Mariani will play in his first NFL regular-season game since 2011 when he replaces the injured Chris Williams as the Bears' punt and kickoff returner Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Protecting quarterback Jay Cutler will be a top priority Sunday when the Bears host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field.

The Bears on Tuesday signed receiver/return specialist Marc Mariani and waived safety Ahmad Dixon.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses what he learned in the Bears' 21-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday at Soldier Field.

Numbers don't tell the whole story in football, but they can provide great insight. Here's a look at some key numbers for the Bears and Vikings throughout the season.

Getting off to a quick start against the Vikings Sunday would benefit the Bears, who've lost their last three games by a combined 82 points despite outscoring all three opponents in the second half.

Defensive quality control coach Sean Desai took an unusual route to the NFL, based on hard work and the ability to handle a wide variety of important tasks.

The Bears knocked Aaron Rodgers out of last year's game at Lambeau Field with a broken collarbone. On Sunday night, the Packers star more than returned the favor.

When the Bears face coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots Sunday at Gillette Stadium, they'll be challenged by the NFL's top-ranked pass defense.

Read situational updates from the field as they unfolded during the Bears' 27-14 loss against the Dolphins at Soldier Field.

Bears tight end Martellus Bennett always talks a good game. But his play on the field so far this season speaks for itself.

The Bears will look to rebound from their season-opening loss to the Bills and end a long losing streak in San Francisco when they battle the 49ers Sunday night at Levi's Stadium.

The Bears will face the 49ers Sunday night without at least three and possibly as many as five starters on their offense due to injuries.

The Bears have faith in some of their key reserves on offense who may see expanded playing time Sunday night against the 49ers due to injuries.

Bears defensive end David Bass recorded one sack and had a second nullified by a penalty in Thursday night's preseason-ending 33-13 loss to the Browns in Cleveland.

QB David Fales didn't leave the sideline in the past two preseason games for the Bears, but was the only quarterback on the field against the Browns on Thursday.

An impressive outing in Thursday night's preseason finale in Cleveland could help running back Senorise Perry buck the odds and earn a spot on the Bears' 53-man roster.

Playing in his first game in nearly eight months, safety Chris Conte started with a bang but ended Friday night's preseason contest in Seattle on the bench with a concussion.

Bears coach Marc Trestman recently did the Ice Bucket Challenge to honor his late mentor, Tony Proudfoot, who died of ALS in 2010 at the age of 61.

After missing two weeks with a sore left foot, Bears starting right tackle Jordan Mills returned to practice Wednesday, participating in individual drills.

After releasing Eric Weems on Saturday, the Bears will continue their search for a return specialist by sending veteran Micheal Spurlock up to the plate to take his swings at the job.