Report: Bears give Urlacher extension: The Chicago Bears and LB Brian Urlacher agreed to a contract extension Monday through the 2012 season, according to published reports. The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times reported that the extension is worth $18 million, including a $6 million signing bonus. The Bears declined to confirm the deal. Players were scheduled to report to training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on Tuesday. Urlacher, entering his ninth season, signed a nine-year, $57 million contract in 2003 that would have expired after 2011. Last season, Urlacher played with an arthritic back condition and also had minor offseason neck surgery. Urlacher, 30, has been selected for the Pro Bowl six times and has 15 career interceptions and 37.5 sacks. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
Neck - Probable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 2/8/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It appears Urlacher will be paid, which should help him focus on the 2008 season. It's safe to consider Urlacher a No. 1 LB in IDP leagues and hope for continued production. He's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues this year. (Updated 07/22/2008).
MLB Brian Urlacher has agreed to an $18 million extension that includes a $6 million signing bonus and puts him under contract through 2012, according to the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. The Bears' training camp opened Tuesday, and there had been speculation about whether Urlacher would attend while pushing for a new deal. His previous contract ran through 2011. 07/22/2008
The Chicago Bears and Urlacher agreed to a contract extension through the 2012 season, according to published reports. The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times reported that the extension is worth $18 million, including a $6 million signing bonus. The Bears declined to confirm the deal. 07/21/2008
Advice
Urlacher, entering his ninth season, signed a nine-year, $57 million contract in 2003 that would have expired after 2011. Last season, Urlacher played with an arthritic back condition and also had minor offseason neck surgery. Urlacher, 30, has been selected for the Pro Bowl six times and has 15 career interceptions and 37 1/2 sacks.
Report: Bears give Urlacher extension: The Chicago Bears and LB Brian Urlacher agreed to a contract extension Monday through the 2012 season, according to published reports. The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times reported that the extension is worth $18 million, including a $6 million signing bonus. The Bears declined to confirm the deal. Players were scheduled to report to training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on Tuesday. Urlacher, entering his ninth season, signed a nine-year, $57 million contract in 2003 that would have expired after 2011. Last season, Urlacher played with an arthritic back condition and also had minor offseason neck surgery. Urlacher, 30, has been selected for the Pro Bowl six times and has 15 career interceptions and 37.5 sacks. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
Neck - Probable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 2/8/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It appears Urlacher will be paid, which should help him focus on the 2008 season. It's safe to consider Urlacher a No. 1 LB in IDP leagues and hope for continued production. He's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues this year. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout.
Six-time Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher signed a one-year contract extension Tuesday with the Chicago Bears on the eve of the team's first training camp practice.
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Awards
Player of the Year: 2000 (AP Defensive Rookie)
Pro Bowl: 2002-04
