With an admission about his back, Brian Urlacher created doubt about the future of his Bears' career that the team cannot ignore as it plans ahead.

Chicago Bears' linebacker Brian Urlacher all but confirmed an Internet report that he has an arthritic back after a subpar performance in Sunday's 16-7 loss to the Detroit Lions.

The NFL continues to crack down on defenders who use the outlawed "horse-collar" tackle, and Chicago Bears' middle linebacker Brian Urlacher has been fined $7,500 for an incident in last Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Rex Grossman's not going anywhere, at least not until the end of the season.

General manager Jerry Angelo didn't comment last week after Lance Briggs broke his season-long silence, but Angelo addressed the prospect of the linebacker signing a long-term deal.

Bears receiver Bernard Berrian denied reports that he plans to drop agent Roosevelt Barnes of Maximum Sports Management in favor of Drew Rosenhaus.

With the trade deadline Monday and the rash of injuries around the league at quarterback, it would seem to be an ideal time for the Bears to shop Rex Grossman in hopes of getting a draft pick for a player whose contract expires at the end of the season.

Lance Briggs once said he'd never play another down for the Chicago Bears.

Bears general manager Jerry Angelo says he is not eager to deal Rex Grossman.

Brett Favre threw two second-half interceptions to tie George Blanda's career NFL record of 277, allowing the Chicago Bears to rally for a 27-20 victory at Lambeau Field Sunday night.

Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs will be under court supervision for a year and must pay $485 in fines for leaving the scene of an accident.

The Chicago Bears hoped Brian Griese would spark their offense.