Turk McBride suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which will force him to miss the entire 2013 season.
The Chicago Bears were hoping McBride would become a nickel specialist on the defensive line.
May 2013 - Chicago Bears Wiretap
Bears Sign Jamaal Anderson
The Chicago Bears have signed Jamaal Anderson, the seventh overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
Anderson was signed to replace Sedrick Ellis following his sudden retirement announcement.
Anderson spent four seasons in Atlanta before signing with the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent in 2011.
Seahawks, 49ers, Bengals Have Most Talented Players 25-And-Under
The Seattle Seahawks have the most talent in the NFL of players 25-and-under.
The Houston Texans were ranked first in 2010, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the distinction in 2011 and the New England Patriots last season.
The Seahawks feature Russell Wilson, Russell Okung, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor.
The San Francisco 49ers rank second with Colin Kaepernick and Aldson Smith headlining.
The Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers round out the top-five.
6. St. Louis Rams
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. Carolina Panthers
9. New England Patriots
10. Indianapolis Colts
11. New York Jets
12. Cleveland Browns
13. Denver Broncos
14. Tennessee Titans
15. New York Giants
16. Houston Texans
17. Dallas Cowboys
18. Minnesota Vikings
19. Miami Dolphins
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
21. Kansas City Chiefs
22. Detroit Lions
23. Philadelphia Eagles
24. Atlanta Falcons
25. Arizona Cardinals
26. Baltimore Ravens
27. Buffalo Bills
28. Chicago Bears
29. New Orleans Saints
30. San Diego Chargers
31. Jacksonville Jaguars
32. Oakland Raiders
Marshall Comfortable With Fewer Targets With Addition Of Bennett
Brandon Marshall had 118 catches and 194 targets during his first season with the Chicago Bears.
Marshall is fine with having his production potentially decrease with the addition of Martellus Bennett. Marshall had offseason hip surgery, which he blames on the wear and tear by having such high usage in the Bears' passing game.
"I am (looking forward to having more weapons)," Marshall told ESPN Chicago's Sarah Spain while attending the ESPYs. "It was tough sledding last year. I think that's why I had to have the surgery. I had 2-3 guys on me every single play, but bringing in big boy Martellus, I don't think the league really knows how good he is. I didn't know, and that was one of my great friends in the league. So I'm excited to see him, he's going to be awesome this year for us."
Cutler, Bears Discussed Extension Before Trestman's Hiring
Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears had discussed an extension worth $15 million per season, but talks were shelved when Marc Trestman was hired as head coach.
Trestman wants to find out if Cutler is a natural fit for the West Coast offense.
Henry Melton To Play For $8.45M Franchise Tag
Henry Melton will play the 2013 season with the Chicago Bears for the franchise tag of $8.45 million.
Melton was a Pro Bowl defensive tackle last season and had six sacks.
Michael Bush Played Most Of 2012 With Fractured Bone In Shoulder
Michael Bush played most of the season with a fractured bone in his right shoulder.
Bush's season ended on injured reserve with a rib injury.
"How did I play through it?" Bush asked rhetorically after saying he suffered it in a Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. "The same way I was going to play through the rib injury until I realized (the rib injury) was worse than what it was. That's just me. Once I broke my leg (in college) ... if it ain't my leg and it ain't my feet and I can still walk around and run, I'm going to play."