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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers Jimmy Garoppolo hopes to play despite injured thumb

By Josh Dubow Dec. 29, 2021 05:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, left, warms up as he throws the ball to quarterback Nick Foles, right, during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Chicago. The college quarterbacks class is shaping up nicely, just in time to perhaps rescue some NFL teams from themselves. Those guys salivating about such prospects work in the personnel departments of the Jets, Jaguars and Bears. Maybe for the Lions, Patriots, Falcons, Saints and 49ers. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bears name Mitchell Trubisky starting QB vs. Packers

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 27, 2020 04:36 PM EST

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II, front, has a pass broken up by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears hampered by same offensive issues in loss to Vikings

By Jay Cohen Nov. 16, 2020 11:50 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles throws as Mitchell Trubisky watches before the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bears' Trubisky sidelined by shoulder injury against Saints

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 04, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Bew FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Jimmy Graham reacts after catching a pass for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Green Bay, Wis. The Chicago Bears have finalized a two-year contract with Graham on Thursday, March 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, FIle)
Bears finalize 2-year deal with former All-Pro TE Graham

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 26, 2020 01:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, left, greets Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 21-19. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Pace says Bears remain committed to Trubisky as starting QB

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 31, 2019 12:01 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) does a flip as he celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Broncos can get right back into AFC West race

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 16, 2019 03:56 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Defense can carry Bears even if Trubisky misses more time

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 30, 2019 07:01 PM EDT

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...

Tennessee Titans running back Dalyn Dawkins (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Chicago Bears in an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Chicago. Tennessee won 19-15. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Backup Dawkins leads Titans past Bears in preseason finale

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 29, 2019 11:44 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyler Bray (9) throws during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 08:18 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Phillips, left, makes the tackle after Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen, right, made a catch in the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Garoppolo shines in 27-17 win over Mahomes, Chiefs

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2019 12:48 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck walks past Colts general manager Chris Ballard after a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oft-injured Colts QB Andrew Luck, 29, announces retirement

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2019 10:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago. Few defenses lead the NFL in interceptions for consecutive years, but cornerback Prince Amukamara and other members of the Bears' secondary think they are primed to make a run at doing it after 27 last time out. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Prince Amukamara, Bears secondary seeking more interceptions

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 14, 2019 05:32 PM EDT

Chicago Bears tight end Ian Bunting (49) advances the ball on a pass reception from Chase Daniel during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Rookie Slye kicks Panthers past Bears in preseason opener

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 08, 2019 11:26 PM EDT

Bears re-sign punter O'Donnell to 2-year deal

Mar. 20, 2019 02:43 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears say they have re-signed veteran punter Pat O'Donnell to a two-year contract. O'Donnell has spent all five of...