Henry Melton

Bears release DT Fluellen

2013-05-20 09:54:00

The Chicago Bears terminated the contract of defensive tackle Andre Fluellen on Monday, reducing to 89 the number of players on the roster. The move frees up room for the club to sign Temple cornerback Maurice Jones to a contract. Jones agreed to terms...

Bears rookies pacing themselves in minicamp

2013-05-11 13:27:00

Rookie minicamp should be viewed as an introduction to the NFL for the Bears' top draft picks. It's a sampling of the pro-style practices under coach Marc Trestman that players might define as up-tempo and fast. There are no pads, no contact and —...

With franchise tag, Melton low key about contract talks

2013-05-15 12:50:00

The franchise tag brought with it more hoopla for Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte a year ago than it has for defensive tackle Henry Melton this spring. In part, that is because Forte declined to sign his tender offer and remained away from the team...

Idonije visits Titans

2013-04-29 13:19:00

Phil Emery said Saturday the Chicago Bears still have interest in veteran free agents, including defensive lineman Israel Idonije, but things could be picking up for the veteran elsewhere. Idonije visited the Tennessee Titans on Monday, an NFL source...

Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Mark Craig column

2013-04-22 00:34:02

When New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees hoisted the Lombardi Trophy following Super Bowl XLIV, three of his starting offensive linemen and his No. 1 receiver were guys who had entered the NFL via the fourth round or later. So even in an era in...

Bears reaching for greatness

2013-04-28 16:37:00

If the Bears had been picking 32nd instead of 20th, no one would have said boo about them selecting Kyle Long. But they were picking 20th, and they caught a lot of people by surprise. Based on my pre-draft research, I thought Long would be a second-...

NFC North: Grading each team's offseason

2013-04-29 01:34:02

Now that free agency and the NFL draft are over, how have each of the NFC North teams done in preparing for the 2013 season? Ben Goessling, the Pioneer Press' Vikings and NFL beat writer, graded each team on its offseason. CHICAGO BEARS KEY ADDITIONS:...

Emery not finished tweaking Bears roster

2013-04-28 18:03:00

Phil Emery entered the draft with only five picks and exited with six players after a trade down, probably not enough to accomplish all of his goals. But the Bears are not done tweaking a roster that reached 90 players Sunday when the team announced the...

Bears select Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene

2013-04-27 10:14:00

The Chicago Bears picked up on the final day of the draft Saturday where they left off on Friday by adding some depth to the middle of the defense. General manager Phil Emery used the club’s fourth-round draft pick on Rutgers linebacker Khaseem...

NFL draft preview: Defensive tackles

2013-04-17 16:24:00

There's something for everyone in this class of defensive tackles. If it's a quick, pass rushing three technique you desire, Sharrif Floyd is your man. If you prefer a gigantic plugger, Johnathan Hankins will be your guy. Or if you need a combination, how...

All they have to do is prove they can play

2013-04-27 22:48:00

Following a similar trend that we saw during Phil Emery's first draft in 2012, the Bears general manager once again targeted rookie prospects over the weekend that bring size, speed and strength measurables to the NFL. The Bears are projecting talent at...

Reader Q&A: Bears mailbag

2013-04-15 14:58:00

Who's the best edge rusher in the draft? RaiderNation4Life, from Twitter It’s Georgia’s Jarvis Jones. Forget about his slow 40 time. He has the burst to defeat a blocker, and he can close on the quarterback. He fits better in a 3-4 as an...

Defensive tackle Henry Melton gets his hands on Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's jersey but he is unable to sack him during the first quarter.

2012-12-30 00:00:00

Chicago Bears selected for the Pro Bowl are, clockwise from top-left, Julius Peppers, Tim Jennings, Charles Tillman, Brandon Marshall and Henry Melton.

2012-12-26 00:00:00

Defensive tackle Henry Melton walks off the field after an injury during the first half.

2012-12-09 00:00:00