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Here's an assessment of the Bears defensive linemen who have started or have been major contributors this season: Anthony Adams , nose tackle Signed through: 2010.

Fill up on Israel Idonije's favorite breakfast and help those in need. Park 52 features the "Station 71" in honor of the Bears defensive tackle, which includes a fried catfish filet, two eggs any style, grits and toast.

Jarron Gilbert is ready to go. That is what Bears general manager Jerry Angelo announced earlier today on the team's Web site.

MINNEAPOLIS The Bears defense accomplished one of its primary goals Sunday in holding Adrian Peterson to 85 yards on 25 carries and forcing the Vikings running back to fumble twice.

Israel Idonije News: Israel Idonije has been dealt a $5,000 fine for a facemask penalty on quarterback Donovan McNabb in Week 11, according to Brad Biggs' twitter page.

Happened across a pretty interesting stat this week: During the Colts' 18-game winning streak in the regular season, they trailed in the fourth quarter and won 12 times.

Charles Tillman is likely to have at least one encounter Sunday with Bernard Berrian.

The struggling and disappointing Chicago Bears have only one touchdown in their last two games, have lost five of six and have watched their playoff chances sink.

They knew they wouldn't like the questions. They also knew they didn't have any answers.

Share + Nov 23, 2009 4:13 pm US/Central LAKE FOREST, Ill. 1 of 1 Johnny Knox #13 of the Chicago Bears tries to get away from a Detroit Lion defender on October 4, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

The defense gave the Bears a chance. The special teams gave the Bears a chance. Jay Cutler gave the Bears no chance.

CHICAGO Having lost four of their last five games after a promising 3-1 start, the slumping Bears will look to rebound tonight when they host the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field.

That's provided he doesn?t get slapped with a league-imposed suspension on top of the obligatory fine, which is imminent.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert CHICAGO -- Just when you thought Tommie Harris couldn't become a more bizarre character in Chicago, he comes up with another stunt.

Lovie Smith plugged up the hole that was leaking points, but he didn't have enough fingers to plug the hole that starting leaking interceptions.

What does Lovie Smith think about all the folks calling for his head?"I don't listen to it, I don't read it," Smith said.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando CHICAGO -- The Bears' Tommie Harris made the right call in offering a full apology for punching Cardinals guard Deuce Lutui on Sunday.

Tommie Harris became the first Bear to go into the locker room for good on Sunday.

In their last meeting with the Cardinals , back on Oct. 16, 2006, in Arizona, the Bears overcame a 20-point, late-third-quarter deficit and 6 Rex Grossman turnovers without the benefit of an offensive touchdown to win 24-23. Safety Mike Brown scored on a 3-yard fumble return, Charles Tillman scored on a 40-yard fumble return before Devin Hester ...

When asked if he would have any limitations coming off a sprained right ankle , Bears receiver Devin Hester responded, "none whatsoever." So that means Hester should have little trouble zipping by the Cardinals cornerbacks come Sunday, right? "They do bite on double moves," Hester said.