Bears sign veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to 1-year contract

Tashaun Gipson has intercepted 23 passes and returned three for touchdowns over eight seasons with Cleveland, Jacksonville and Houston.

Super Bowl champ puts medical degree to work helping in coronavirus fight

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is stepping off the field and onto the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic just months after winning the Super Bowl.

NFL Draft draws record 8.4 million viewers

The 2020 NFL draft drew a record 8.4 million viewers this year, in part because it was the first live sporting event in weeks.

Bears open NFL draft by taking TE Cole Kmet, CB Jaylon Johnson

The Bears addressed one of their biggest weaknesses on a struggling offense by drafting the Notre Dame tight end with the No. 43 overall pick Friday night before adding Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson at No. 50.

For Chicago Bears, business figures to pick up in 2nd round of draft

Bears general manager Ryan Pace said it’s up to management, scouts and coaches to “maximize the draft picks we have” and “capitalize” on the opportunities to cross more items off Chicago’s to-do list.

Rob Gronkowski to return to NFL alongside Tom Brady in Tampa

Rob Gronkowski did not get to make his dramatic appearance in Tampa at Wrestlemania 36 earlier this month, but the retired Patriots star will still get a chance to hit the field at Raymond James Stadium.

Chicago Bears release veteran tight end Trey Burton

The Chicago Bears on Friday released veteran tight end Trey Burton after his injury-riddled season.

Chicago Bears re-sign CB McManis to 1-year deal

The Chicago Bears re-signed cornerback and special teams contributor Sherrick McManis to a one-year contract on Thursday.

Bears seek playmakers on offense, blockers, secondary support

The Bears need more playmakers to complement receiver Allen Robinson and boost an offense that ranked among the NFL’s worst last season.

Chicago Bears declare open competition between Trubisky, Foles

The Chicago Bears declared the quarterback competition between Mitchell Trubisky and newcomer Nick Foles an open one on Friday.

New England Patriots send plane to China, get 1.2 million N95 masks for Massachusetts: reports

Patriots team owner Robert Kraft sent the organization’s private plane to China to pick up much-needed protective equipment for medical workers in the state, according to multiple reports.

Bears finalize contracts with former All-Pro Quinn, Ifedi

The Chicago Bears finalized a five-year, $70 million contract with former All-Pro pass rusher Robert Quinn and a one-year deal with former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Germain Ifedi on Wednesday.