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Jaylon Johnson hopes to remain with Bears, seeks contract extension
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Cornerback Jaylon Johnson insisted he is not worried about his future with the Chicago Bears and hopes to remain with the team beyond next season. Johnson said Wednesday he would like a contract extension as he enters the fourth and final year of his rookie...
Bears mull abandoning plan to build stadium in Arlington Heights
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears say they are considering abandoning their plan to build an enclosed stadium and entertainment complex on a suburban tract of land they recently purchased in favor of constructing one elsewhere in the region. Citing a property assessment they said is...
Former UCLA defensive coordinator Bill McGovern passes away at 60
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill McGovern, who was an assistant coach for 39 years in the college ranks and in the NFL, has died. He was 60. UCLA announced McGovern died on Tuesday due to cancer. The family informed the school of his death. McGovern was the Bruins' defensive...
Pittsburgh Steelers eye playing regular-season NFL game in Ireland
DUBLIN (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have long-term plans to play a regular-season NFL game in Ireland, the team said Thursday during a visit to trumpet its long-standing ties with the Emerald Isle. The Steelers touched down in Dublin days after the NFL gave the team marketing...
Bears, Fields seeking payoff after offseason investments
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields donned his cap and gown and walked in Ohio State's graduation ceremony two weeks ago, another big moment for him in a stadium where he produced so many. The former Heisman Trophy finalist earned a degree in consumer and family financial...
Barry discusses how Packers' defense must improve: 'It starts with me'
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry realizes he must raise his game to get the most out of a defense that didn't live up to expectations last year. “It starts with me,” Barry said Tuesday. “I have to do better. In order for this group to...
Ravens sign C Sam Mustipher, who is from Owings Mills
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens signed center Sam Mustipher on Monday. The team announced the move. Mustipher started 40 games for the Chicago Bears over the past three seasons. He could add depth to a Baltimore offensive line as a backup to center...
Bears sign 1st-round selection Darnell Wright, 2 more draft picks
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed first-round draft pick Darnell Wright to his rookie contract on Monday. The Bears chose the Tennessee offensive tackle with the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL draft late last month, giving quarterback Justin Fields more protection...
Bears get QB Justin Fields assistance on draft's last day
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears entered the NFL draft looking to help quarterback Justin Fields while bolstering one of the league’s worst defenses. GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus felt they accomplished both to varying degrees with their 10 total picks. And they...
Bears rookie OT Wright ready to settle in, protect Fields
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Darnell Wright was ready to slip into a more normal routine after a wild week and settle into his new job. The offensive tackle from Tennessee has an important task for the Chicago Bears in helping to protect quarterback Justin Fields after being drafted...
