49ers Elevated T Brandon Parker and DT Sebastian Valdez from the practice squad. Bears Elevated TE Nikola Kalinic from the practice squad. Patriots Activated DB Alex Austin from injured reserve. Elevated RB D’Ernest Johnson and DT Leonard Taylor from the practice squad. Rams Elevated DB Tanner Ingle and LB Eli Neal from the practice squad. Seahawks Elevated RB Velus … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 1/17
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said QB Caleb Williams is quickly earning a reputation for becoming one of the most clutch players in the league. “There’s not a whole lot you need to say to (Williams) on the sideline,” Johnson said, via Around The NFL. “We just make sure we’re on the same page in terms of what the situation is, what we need to accomplish, and how quickly we need to … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Micah Parsons, Brian Flores, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears DT Grady Jarrett was a member of the Falcons’ Super Bowl loss to the Patriots in 2017, where Atlanta led 28-3 in the third quarter. Chicago G Joe Thuney was on the opposite side of that game, which Jarrett thinks helped their comeback over the Packers in this year’s NFC Wild Card Round. “Having Joe on the team helped us talk about, when you are down like that, how … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Micah Parsons, Brian Flores, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jordan Addison, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said they want their rushing attack to “pick up” in the postseason after recording a season-low of 65 yards in Week 18. With the cold weather in Chicago going into the NFC Divisional Round against the Rams, Johnson understands how important the run game is. “It feels like it’s dipped a little bit — not something that we want late in the season,” … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jordan Addison, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Tucker Kraft, Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears TE Colston Loveland has had double-digit targets over the last three weeks, recording eight receptions for 137 yards in their Wild Card win over the Packers. Chicago HC Ben Johnson commented on how Loveland had a “slower start” but began picking things up as the year went on. “It did take a little bit of time before we built that trust with him early in the season … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tucker Kraft, Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions, Packers