The Chicago Bears linebacker spent his entire 13-year career in the Windy City. Urlacher announced his retirement via his twitter page. See his goodbye tweet.
Yesterday we gave you the All-NFL Midseason team. Today we give you the most overrated players in the NFL. Sporting News' network asked 111 players on 31 different teams were allowed one vote of who they thought was the most overrated player in the league. Who received the most votes?
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has returned to Chicago and practiced with the team today after leaving the team to be with family following the passing of his mother.
Lavoyda Lenard, 51, died in her home near Mt. Pleasant, Texas on Tuesday...
Chicago Bears All-Pro middle linebacker Brian Urlacher left the team today to be with his family after hearing the tragic news that his Mother had passed away. Urlacher released a statement, saying, ""My mother, Lavoyda, unexpectedly passed away Monday at her home in Texas. My first priority right now is to be with my family as we mourn her loss and make the arrangements to lay her to rest. This is a very difficult and emotional time for us and I sincerely ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you."
The word is NFL owners will vote on a new collective bargaining agreement before 4:30, Central time, this afternoon.
Players will then have a conference call around 7pm to discuss ratification and how to start the voting process for the 1900 players who have to decide if they want to vote in a recertified union...
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The Green Bay Packers have advanced to the Super Bowl, after beating the Chicago Bears, 21-14, in the NFC championship, on Sunday afternoon, at Soldier Field, in Chicago, Illinois. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.
The Chicago Bears captured an easy, 35-24, NFC Divisional NFL playoff victory, on Sunday, over the Seattle Seahawks. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.