Michael Gaines News

The day after a game in which Jay Cutler repeatedly overthrew open receivers, compiled an unsatisfactory passer rating of 63.2 and once again failed to lead the Bears to a late touchdown that could have won the game, coach Lovie Smith was remarkably charitable in his evaluation.

Defensive tackle Tommie Harris had full participation in practice for the second straight day Thursday.

What began as a season of optimism is quickly turning to disappointment for the Chicago Bears.

The Browns travel to Chicago for the second time this season, as they played the Bears in the preseason finale on September 3rd.

Browns tight end Michael Gaines has completed a whirlwind week. After being released by the Bears last Saturday, Gaines was signed by the Browns on Wednesday and played in the team's 31-3 home loss to the Packers Sunday.

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando I've updated 26-column NFC West rosters and thrown in a bonus gift this time: a league-wide summary sheet comparing all rosters.

Cedric Benson believes the Chicago Bears did all they could to prevent him from signing with another team.

The Brownshave signed free agent tight end Michael Gaines. Originally selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft, Gaines spent three seasons with the Panthers before being released on September 4, 2007.

Newly acquired defensive end Gaines Adams just might make an impact quickly for the Bears .

As much as the trade for Gaines Adams has to do with Adewale Ogunleye, it has more to do with general manager Jerry Angelo and his new way of allocating resources.

One guys loss is another player's Gaines. The Bears made room for newly acquired defensive end Gaines Adams by releasing tight end Michael Gaines.

Welcome to my live game blog from Soldier Field. From now until the end of today's NFC North battle between the Bears and Lions, I'll bring you the latest developments while also providing a behind-the-scenes look at what's transpiring both on and off the field.

Just when you thought that whole losing streak thing was over, the Detroit Lions will try to snap a 13-game road skid when they visit the 2-1 Chicago Bears at 1 p.m. today at Soldier Field.

The first thing that comes to my mind with the Lions is "hard season." Bunch of great guys that I built relationships with.

With Danieal Manning taking over Kevin Payne's spot at free safety for Sunday's game, rookie Johnny Knox will handle the kickoff duties for the Bears.

While the Bears kept their cornerback plan under wraps last week when Charles Tillman returned from July back surgery after only four practices, Lovie Smith dropped a hint of things to come Sunday against the pass-happy Pittsburgh Steelers.

With a new daily blog on ChicagoBears.com, senior writer Larry Mayer will bring you all of the latest Bears news and information instantaneously directly from Halas Hall.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Chicago tight end Desmond Clark revealed on a radio show that he cracked a rib in the third quarter of Sunday night's 21-15 loss at Green Bay, making his status uncertain for this weekend's game against Pittsburgh.

Tight end Desmond Clark will have to heal from a cracked rib before he can get back on the field for the Bears.

Charles Tillman returned in the nick of time. Four practices were all the veteran cornerback needed to convince the Bears he was recovered from offseason shoulder surgery, back surgery and a hyperextended knee.