Israel Idonije News

Certain NFL players are spending a portion of their down time this summer educating themselves about the labor uncertainty facing the league.

Kori gives a "Good Day Shout Out" to a Chicago Bear who is trying to share his love of the game with some local kids.

Defensive line coach Rob Marinelli works with rookie Jarron Gilbert. The Bears expect new defensive line coach Rod Marinelli will have as much impact on their team as anyone.

'Chi-city, I'm comin' home again!" rapped hometown boy Kanye West on his ode-to-Chicago anthem "Homecomings," which he performed Thursday night at a special concert to benefit the Kanye West Foundation at the Chicago Theatre.

First quarter Lovie Smith is fond of saying the Bears get off the bus running, and he confirmed it by handing the ball to Thomas Jones on 10 of the first 14 plays from scrimmage.

Chicago Bears players, Adewale Ogunleye and Israel Idonije recently took a goodwill trip to Niegeria where they met a four year old girl who was in desperate need of an operation.

Of the top 12 participants on special teams last season, it's probably fair to say only four are guaranteed to have roster spots in 2009.

Bears tight end Greg Olsen was the first first-round draft pick to sign in 2007.

A week after the Bears completed a whirlwind of contracts at Halas Hall, we've been able to take a look at some of the numbers.

Of all the things I'd hoped the Chicago Bears would do this offseason, adding another linebacker may have been at the very bottom of the list.

Free-agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears after leading the St.

With the addition of linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa to the fold on Friday, the Bears now have 80 players on their roster.

A federal judge in Minneapolis denied on Friday a request by the NFL Players Association to put the four-game suspensions of five players on hold while the case over use of a banned substance is being appealed.

Lovie Smith has a lot of faith in the play caller for his defense this season and the unit just added another part as linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa agreed to terms with the Bears on a one-year deal.

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Israel Idonije on a contract extension through the 2011 season.

The leaner version of Israel Idonije has been on display this off-season as the Bears defensive lineman slimmed down to 270 pounds from 300-plus. And hea TMs not done just yet.

The instant that the Bears acquired Jay Cutler in a Bronco-bustin' trade last month, everyone from fans to media have been overcome by a wild fit of optimism the likes of which haven't been seen or heard in recent memory, maybe ever... by Paul Ladewski 43 reads The instant that the Bears acquired Jay Cutler in a Bronco-bustin' trade last month, ...

With all the running backs currently trying for a spot is Garrett Wolfe even going to be on the team this season? If he stays, do you think he will get more touches on offense? Charlie H. I would be very surprised if Garrett Wolfe fails to make the Bears' final 53-man roster.

CHICAGO – The arrival of Jay Cutler, the Bears' first potential franchise quarterback in a long time, was the talk of the team's fan convention Sunday.

Plenty of football lies ahead. The team's fan expo is scheduled for Sunday at Soldier Field and the first OTA will be held on Wednesday at Halas Hall.