Cody Whitehair
Detroit Lions players stand arm in arm during a social justice video before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 12:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Chicago. The Bears have no first-round pick for the second year in a row, having traded them to Oakland for Mack prior to the 2018 season. They have two second-rounders at 43 and 50 overall and seven picks total. “It’s a strong draft. With us having two No. 2s that’s impactful for us," Pace said. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Bears seek playmakers on offense, blockers, secondary help

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 16, 2020 12:46 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) celebrates his touchdown with Jesper Horsted during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
For Bears, there’s work to do after sloppy win over Giants

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 25, 2019 06:31 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Giants’ secondary struggles in 19-14 loss to Bears

By Jay Cohen Nov. 24, 2019 06:31 PM EST

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) celebrates his 24-yard touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bears maintain focus after flawed 20-13 victory over Lions

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 11, 2019 05:38 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Trubisky, Bears hang on to beat Lions 20-13 as Stafford sits

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 10, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky (10) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Derek Barnett (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bears' Nagy won't say if Daniels, Whitehair switching spots

Nov. 07, 2019 04:08 PM EST

Chicago Bears make big investment in guard Cody Whitehair.

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 01, 2019 03:56 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky wore a smile Sunday like he just received a big contract extension. In a way, it...

Bears sign Whitehair to 5-year extension through 2024

Sep. 01, 2019 03:07 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky wore a smile Sunday like he just received a big contract extension. In a way, it...

Bears guard Kyle Long apologizes for behavior during fight

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 20, 2019 08:03 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears guard Kyle Long took it too far and knew it. Long had already apologized to teammates for a practice fight last...

Chicago Bears kicker Elliott Fry warms up before team's NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)
Bears release Elliott Fry, leaving Eddy Pineiro as kicker

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 18, 2019 01:42 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates with Bennie Fowler (18) after they connected for a touchdown during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)
Newton expected to make preseason debut against Bills

By The Associated Press Aug. 15, 2019 04:04 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears 1/6/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 04:31 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) is hit by Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks, left, and outside linebacker Khalil Mack during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. An already strong Bears defense got only better with the acquisition of elite pass rusher Mack before the season. With Mack and Akiem Hicks wreaking havoc up front and Eddie Jackson and Kyle Fuller providing big plays from the secondary, the Bears allowed the fewest points in the NFL this season and appear to have the defense best equipped for a long postseason run starting with Sunday's home game against defending champion Philadelphia. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers 12/23/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) prepares to work against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Some might argue the center is the most indispensable player on the roster, the player who mans the only position guaranteed to touch the ball on every play. He calls the shots for the line and gets the action going. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
AP Exclusive: NFL centers seeing shorter career longevity

By Mark Long Jan. 28, 2019 05:18 PM EST