Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke about several Packers defenders who have flourished under DC Jeff Hafley, including Micah Parsons, Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, and Edgerrin Cooper. “They are matchup issues for your backs and pass pro, you can tell they bring it,” Johnson said. “Fast players sideline to sideline. I think the safeties are probably the two best safeties that we’ve … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Evan Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Lions Place TE Brock Wright On IR Among Three Roster Moves
The Detroit Lions announced they have placed TE Brock Wright on injured reserve. Additionally, the Lions signed CB Nick Whiteside from the practice squad to the active roster. Detroit also elevated WR Malik Cunningham from the practice squad for Week 14 against the Cowboys. Wright, 27, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame following the 2023 NFL … [Read more...] about Lions Place TE Brock Wright On IR Among Three Roster Moves
NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Frank Ragnow, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears The Bears knocked off the Eagles on the road in Week 13 and find themselves as the top seed in the NFC through 12 games. Chicago HC Ben Johnson doesn’t care where they are in the standings now and shifted his focus to the remaining games to finish the job. “It doesn’t mean anything,” Johnson said, via Kevin Patra of NFL.com. “There are five games left, so we’ve got a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Frank Ragnow, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Brian Branch, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson on QB Caleb Williams‘ continued decreasing completion percentage: “It’s an area we have certainly talked about. There’s no question.” (Dan Wiederer) Johnson wants Williams to hit the primary receiver when they are open and wants the pass catcher to pay more attention to detail regarding route depth and steps. (Wiederer) He continued on the passing … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brian Branch, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears The Bears’ Black Friday win over the Eagles was as big a statement win as Chicago has made in a while, taking down the reigning Super Bowl champions and passing them in the standings for the No. 2 spot in the NFC as things stand today. Perhaps equally as promising was how the team kept things in perspective afterward. “Every single game that we play is to make a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings