Germain Ifedi
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, right, after Zaccheaus scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Rebuilding Falcons face low expectations in 2022

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Lindstrom (63) and offensive guard Justin Shaffer (75) participate in a drill during NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, July 29, 2022. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Smith in no hurry to settle on Falcons' starting O-line

By George Henry Aug. 06, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) moves in to block New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) while Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) looks for someone to block during an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on Oct. 10, 2021. The Falcons have picked up right guard Chris Lindstrom's $13.2 million fifth-year option while declining the option on right tackle Kaleb McGary.(AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Falcons decline 5th-year option on right tackle Kaleb McGary

May. 03, 2022 10:26 AM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank leaves the field after an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. Blank said Tuesday, March 29, 2022 the team's interest in trading for Deshaun Watson before the quarterback accepted a move to Cleveland was only preliminary. Blank said more investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations made by nearly two dozen women against Watson while he was with Houston would have been necessary before Atlanta's interest could have become more serious. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons sign LB Evans, OL Ifedi to add to free agent class

Apr. 06, 2022 01:39 PM EDT

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

Workers clear snow from the stadium field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. Snow blanketed parts of the Pacific Northwest on Sunday because of unusually cold temperatures in the region. Between 3 and 5 inches of snow fell in Seattle overnight and frigid temperatures in the region could tie or break records in the coming days. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller, left, sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Seahawks host Bears facing likelihood of meaningless games

By Tim Booth Dec. 23, 2021 07:12 PM EST

Chicago Bears tight end Jesse James catches a touchdown catch off a Justin Fields pass as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Weird situation for Nagy, familiar result for reeling Bears

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 01, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bears coach Matt Nagy to miss 49ers game because of COVID-19

Oct. 30, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) is tackled by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears to play against 49ers without linebacker Khalil Mack

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 29, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) is tackled by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears to play against 49ers without linebacker Khalil Mack

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 29, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bears try to find footing against struggling 49ers

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 28, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) tackles Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Khalil Mack injury issue pressures struggling Bears

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 27, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) reacts after running for a gain against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears eye share of NFC North lead with Rodgers, Packers

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2021 03:26 PM EDT

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) tackles Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears eye share of 1st place when Rodgers, Packers visit

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) is tackled by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears defense, running attack back up Justin Fields

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 11, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) tackles Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fields throws 1st TD pass, Bears' defense dominates in Vegas

By Greg Beacham Oct. 10, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is tackled by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) and free safety Darnell Savage (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off field

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 4, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passes during an NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif. With trips to the Super Bowl still in their recent memories, the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers made the decision this offseason that they needed more dynamic quarterback play to remain contenders in the long run. That led both NFC West rivals to make aggressive moves, trading multiple first-round picks to bring Stafford to Los Angeles and rookie Trey Lance to San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Veteran QBs Stafford, Dalton debut when Rams host Bears

By Greg Beacham Sep. 09, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

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)
While Fields waits, Bears going with Dalton at QB for now

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 01, 2021 05:09 PM EDT