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FILE - San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo throws during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo is staying in San Francisco after agreeing to a reduced contract to be the backup to Trey Lance on the 49ers. A person familiar with the deal said on condition of anonymity Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, that the sides are finalizing a deal to reduce Garoppolo's $24.2 million base salary for 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
49ers feel fortunate Garoppolo stayed as backup

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III, left, runs after intercepting a pass in front of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Interceptions are 'raining' for improved 49ers secondary

By Josh Dubow Aug. 23, 2022 02:38 AM 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

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 12:33 PM EST

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) strip-sacks New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon, setting a new team record for sacks in a season, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. The Bears won 29-3. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Quinn sets Bears season sacks record in 29-3 rout of Giants

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 02, 2022 04:23 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants at Chicago Bears 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 12:45 PM EST

New York Giants' Jake Fromm, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Milton Williams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bears, Giants looking toward future late in difficult season

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Chicago Bears fans cheer after their team defeated the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Bears' Nagy assumes decision on his fate comes after season

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 27, 2021 06:43 PM EST

Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Key Bears players search for meaning in 4-10 season

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 23, 2021 05:37 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
With playoff hopes nearly dashed, Seahawks host Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 12:31 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, yells at referee Scott Novak after Fields was tackled hard into the ground by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Penalties, mistakes hurt Bears in 17-9 loss to Vikings

By Jay Cohen Dec. 20, 2021 11:41 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is placed on a cart after being injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Latest: Broncos' Bridgewater taken off on stretcher

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Jason King tailgates before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Bears get their chance at payback against Packers, Rodgers

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2021 01:58 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray smiles as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 12:47 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton addresses the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
With fresher legs following bye, Cardinals visit Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 11:49 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, front right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Lions QB Goff is in and Chicago WR Robinson is out of lineup

Nov. 25, 2021 11:38 AM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Misery has company in the Motor City in Bears-Lions matchup

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears coach Matt Nagy denies report he will be fired

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 23, 2021 05:17 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, rights, is greeted on the field by an unidentified member of the Ravens before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. Huntley will start in place of a sick Lamar Jackson. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 11:53 AM EST