The Bears Beat: Chicago Bears news and views (09.04.11)
September 4th, 2011 - 6:46 pm
The Bears have addressed their biggest need with the addition of former Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather.
A look at Chicago Bears news and views for September 4, 2011, including the Bears agreeing to a one-year deal with safety Brandon Meriweather, the additions to the practice squad, and who picked up running back Chester Taylor.
Meriweather agrees to one-year contract
The Bears on Sunday agreed to terms with Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather on a one-year contract, one day after he was …
Bears add seven to practice squad
Seven players who were waived by the Bears during final cuts Saturday were placed on the team’s eight-man practice squad …
Clark, Taylor among Bears’ final cuts
The Bears on Saturday reached the NFL’s mandatory 53-man roster limit by terminating the contracts of tight end Desmond Clark …
Bears find another former 1st rounder in Meriweather (The National Football Post)
Sun Sep 4 17:40:09 2011
The Chicago Bears could cast their front office for an episode of “American Pickers” because…
Bears’ defense will be put to the test early in season
Sun Sep 4 17:27:00 2011
Marinelli’s crew has task of containing stellar group of QBs, receiversThe Falcons paid a huge ransom to move up 21 spots in …
Harris happy with Bears’ training camp
Sun Sep 4 16:43:00 2011
Safety thinks team accomplished its missionChris Harris thinks fans and media typically assign too much significance to …
Bears sign former Patriots safety Meriweather
Sun Sep 4 16:13:00 2011
The Bears ended the preseason with not enough plays, too little experience and insufficient depth from their safeties. That …
NFL teams continue to fill out 53-man rosters
Sun Sep 4 16:05:42 2011
NFL teams continue to fill out 53-man rosters
Bears add safety Meriweather
Sun Sep 4 15:19:00 2011
CHICAGO – The Bears added to their secondary, agreeing to a one-year deal with two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather.
Bears Fill 8-Man Practice Squad
Sun Sep 4 15:00:48 2011
Today also happened to be the day players can be signed to the practice squad, and the Bears wasted no time in that. …
Brandon Meriweather’s future with Bears
Sun Sep 4 14:38:36 2011
Good Sunday to you. As always, NFC North teams are making waves in the news stacks. The Chicago Bears made the first big splash …
Bears sign seven to practice squad
Sun Sep 4 13:55:09 2011
The Chicago Bears announced on Saturday the signings of seven players to their practice squad. The players are receiver Kris …
RB Chester Taylor joins the Arizona Cardinals
Sun Sep 4 13:50:25 2011
Finally released after a week of speculation, former Chicago Bears RB Chester Taylor has found a new home, with the Arizona …
Bears, Meriweather agree to 1-year deal (The Canadian Press)
Sun Sep 4 13:45:11 2011
CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears added to their secondary, agreeing to a one-year deal with two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon …
Bears, Meriweather agree to 1-year deal
Sun Sep 4 13:41:15 2011
The Chicago Bears added to their secondary, agreeing to a one-year deal with two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather. The …
Bears, Meriweather agree to 1-year deal
Sun Sep 4 13:36:05 2011
The Chicago Bears added to their secondary, agreeing to a one-year deal with two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather.
Cardinals agree to terms with veteran RB Taylor
Sun Sep 4 13:33:34 2011
The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms on a one-year deal with veteran running back Chester Taylor on Sunday. Financial terms …
Bears set practice squad — for now at least
Sun Sep 4 13:25:20 2011
The Bears announced they have signed seven players to the practice squad, leaving them one spot available. The seven players: …
Chester Taylor has a new home (The National Football Post)
Sun Sep 4 13:20:12 2011
It’s only been one day since the Chicago Bears dropped Chester Taylor, but the veteran running back has…
Chester Taylor joins the Cardinals
Sun Sep 4 13:15:29 2011
Arizona picked up a veteran option to backup Beanie Wells. Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Chester Taylor has …
Video: Meriweather on the move
Sun Sep 4 13:04:47 2011
<!–video–> ESPNBoston.com’s Mike Reiss joins Chicago’s ESPN 1000 to break down the impact of safety Brandon …
The More the Merrier – Bears Add Pro Bowl Safety Brandon Meriweather
Sun Sep 4 11:21:06 2011
The Bears continued their dumpster diving approach to their roster by signing Patriots castoff, former Pro Bowl safety Brandon …
Bears to sign Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather
Sun Sep 4 11:20:44 2011
The Bears have “agreed to terms” with two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather on a one-year contract Sunday, taking a …
Bears sign Brandon Meriweather to 1-year deal
Sun Sep 4 11:11:54 2011
Bears sign Brandon Meriweather to 1-year deal
Bears Grab S Brandon Meriweather
Sun Sep 4 10:52:42 2011
Roster movement has already started. Per numerous sources, the Bears have landed two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon …
Bears agree to one-year deal with ex-Pats safety Meriweather
Sun Sep 4 10:40:36 2011
Just one day after his release from the New England Patriots, two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather has agreed to terms …
Bears sign Brandon Meriweather
Sun Sep 4 10:37:50 2011
It didn’t take Brandon Meriweather long to find a new team. Less than 24 hours after the Patriots released Meriweather, …
Meriweather agrees to 1-year deal with Bears
Sun Sep 4 10:09:59 2011
Bears Sign S Brandon Meriweather
Sun Sep 4 08:30:43 2011
Farewell: Top Preseason Performances of Those No Longer With Us
Sun Sep 4 07:00:46 2011
We’d be remiss if we didn’t pay tribute to those players who didn’t make the final cuts. Of course, most highlights are …
Five undrafted rookies beat odds to make Bears’ roster
Sun Sep 4 02:24:36 2011
In the last 40 years, only 12 undrafted rookies have …
Ax falls on vets Taylor, Clark
Sun Sep 4 02:24:30 2011
This time, there was no miscommunication. The Bears …
Nine Rookies Make Chicago Bears Final 53 Man Roster
Sun Sep 4 00:13:28 2011
Jerry Angelo gives the thumbs up to another final roster. What’s not to like?!?! Nine rookies, including 5 undrafted free …
