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Bears coach Matt Eberflus merely middle man as Ryan Poles, Roquan Smith spar

Eberflus can’t do much as Smith defies his rules and continues to press for either a suitable contract extension or trade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2022

Bears offense struggling, but ‘there is an urgency to get it right’

This isn’t Mitch Trubisky being tormented by Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks. This is Fields facing a watered-down defense without its leader and best player, Roquan Smith. And it’s happened on two straight days.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 2, 2022

Matt Eberflus’ ‘crazy’ accountability seems well received by Bears’ young roster

“The way that they just hold us accountable is crazy compared to what we’re used to, really,” said cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who was pleased with the change.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2022

ESPN picks Saints as the best landing spot for their top remaining free agent

ESPN's Matt Bowen picked the Saints as the best landing spot for Ndamukong Suh, his top remaining free agent:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022

Rob Gronkowski won’t be signed before minicamp, but Bucs optimistic about his return

TAMPA, Fla. — The “Summer of Gronk” will continue, uninterrupted by the Bucs’ mandatory minicamp.

Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022

Former Saints DL Akiem Hicks joins Buccaneers in return to NFC South

Former New Orleans Saints DL Akiem Hicks joins Tampa Bay Buccaneers in return to NFC South, via @DillySanders:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 1, 2022

Bucs sign veteran defensive tackle Akiem Hicks

TAMPA, Fla. — Needing a veteran presence while rookie Logan Hall develops, the Bucs are signing Bears Pro Bowl defensive lineman Akiem Hicks to a one-year deal worth as much as $10 million.

Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022

Buccaneers to Sign DT Akiem Hicks, per Report

The veteran defensive lineman will join a stout Tampa Bay front on a one-year contract.

Sports Illustrated · May 31, 2022

Akiem Hicks joining Bucs after 6 years with Bears

Hicks was never expected to return to Chicago, and seemed to come to terms with that fact during the course of last season after trying, unsuccessfully, to sign an extension during training camp.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2022

Buccaneers signing DT Akiem Hicks heats up Ndamukong Suh to Raiders rumor mill

Reports of Raiders potential interest in Ndamukong Suh surface as Buccaneers seemingly move on from 35-year-old former All-Pro.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 31, 2022