Julius Peppers News

If Julius Peppers is the rock star/lead singer of the Chicago Bears defensive ends, that means that collectively Turk McBride , Shea McClellin , Israel Idonije and Corey Wootton are the nameless band members/backup singers in this analogy.

Analysis: Despite registering back-to-back double-digit sack seasons, the Bears need even more from Julius Peppers.

Chicago Bears : Offensive line. Jay Cutler has been sacked a whopping 148 times over the past four seasons.

OCTOBER 07: Sedrick Ellis #98 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 7, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

There's no question that the Chicago Bears are loaded at defensive end. It's one of the few positions of strength on the team's current roster.

According to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune , McClellin is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

Dec. 23, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA: Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers celebrates with the fans following the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium.

General manager Jerry Angelo of the Chicago Bears is seen during a summer training camp practice at Olivet Nazarene University on July 30, 2011 in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Oct 7, 2012; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Stephen Paea rushes Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert during the fourth quarter at EverBank Field.

Like many teams, the Chicago Bears ' success on defense is predicated on the performance and pressure that it gets from its defensive line.

Last night, WCG had the chance to catch up with Charles TIllman at his second annual Pro BOWLer fundraiser for his Cornerstone Foundation.

Oct 25, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jared Allen celebrates a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Metrodome.

Matt Williamson scouts the NFL for ESPN.com, and this week he revealed his offseason grades for all 32 teams.

Join us for some off season high-jinx as we bring you another edition of the Windy City Gridiron Caption Contest! That big fella on the left is Chicago Bears Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers , but you probably knew that.

MARCH 12: Former Los Angeles Ram, Deacon Jones attends the NFL Legends and Autism Speaks Kickoff for a Cure Benefit at the Waldorf-Astoria on March 12, 2008 in New York City.

Shea McClellin and a handful of former Broncos who now play pigskin in the NFL invaded the Treasure Valley this weekend for the 5th annual Gridiron Dreams Football Academy.

Dec 2, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is pressured by Chicago Bears defensive end Shea McClellin during the second half at Soldier Field.

With Riley Reiff already on the roster, the Detroit Lions weren't completely unprepared for the retirement of Jeff Backus .

Anthony Spencer didn't know much about Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Rod Marinelli before the Pro Bowl in January.

Dec 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during the first half of a game at Ford Field.