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Jon Beason Replaces Lance Briggs on NFC Bowl Squad

Jon Beason's season began with the usually nice Jon Gruden, the coach turned TV analyst, ridiculing the way Beason was playing outside linebacker for the Carolina Panthers. It was an NFL exhibition game, not exactly a showcase venue where veterans are judged on the merits of their ability. Beason took slight offense, then...

Lovie Smith Plays Bears Starters Whole Game Against Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enjoys playing the Bears. It's a big-time rivalry that renews twice a season, and for that reason he's become friendly over the years with his adversaries on the Chicago defense. So as usual, he spent some of Sunday's down time jawing with guys like Brian Urlacher, Chris...

Week 17 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

When the Patriots drafted Mayo tenth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, this is the Jerod Mayo they envisioned -- a defensive leader who'd provide a strong tackling presence to complement NT Vince Wilfork in the middle of the 3-4 . Typically, the biggest weakness of the 3-4 is its vulnerability to gouging runs up the middle,...

Week 14 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Just 12 games into the 2010 season, Stephen Tulloch has already eclipsed his 2009 tackle total. While there are a few reasons for this, but the simplest explanation is that the Titans' offense stinks, and Tulloch – who's now a part of the nickel package as well – is on the field for more plays. But Tulloch is...

Week 13 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Just about all of the linebackers in Sunday night's Steelers-Ravens tilt get my vote of confidence this week. After all, this grudge match will feature several of the best in the league, and these combatants almost always step up in big contests. Neither team yields especially favorable numbers to opposing linebackers,...

Lance Briggs News From the Web

05/21/12 Lance Briggs would welcome Tommie Harris signing Source: NFL The Chicago Bears could use defensive tackle depth.
05/21/12 Bears' Briggs endorses new teammate Marshall Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch - St Louis MO From the moment Brandon Marshall was introduced as a Bear, there was talk of how a strong locker room would play a crucial role in taming the sometimes-volatile wide receiver.
05/15/12 Briggs Understands Concussions are Part of Football Source: NBC - WMAQ 5 - Chicago IL After 10 years in the NFL, Lance Briggs knows that the toll he takes on the field now will affect him later in life.
05/14/12 Lance Briggs Inspires High Schoolers Source: NBC - WMAQ 5 - Chicago IL Though football season is months away, they were there to practice the game they loved and get inspired by Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs.
05/12/12 Briggs: McClellin to play with chip on shoulder Source: WTGN TV - Chicago IL Lance Briggs has yet to take the field alongside Shea McClellin , but the Chicago Bears ' seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker has a sense of what to expect from the rookie defensive end.

Background on Lance Briggs

Lance Marell Briggs (born November 12, 1980 in Sacramento, California) is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.

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