Chicago Bears
Brody Eldridge - #88 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 265 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/31/1987 |
| Birthplace | La Cygne, KS |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 5th round, 31st pick by Colts |
Did Julius Peppers earn his paycheck in Week 16?
When a player is being paid as highly as Julius Peppers is, it's tough to make the case that he was worth the price on a day when he is credited with only one tackle.
Bears MVP Meter: Week 16
RB Matt Forté returns to the Meter this week after rushing for more than 100 yards against one of the league's toughest run defenses.
Week 16 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Bears S Chris Harris and Redskins FB Darrel Young as its Players of the Week.
Bears players of the week
There were a few players worth considering on a day when the Bears scored more than 30 points for the third time this season, but Jay Cutler gets the nod as the team's offensive player of the week.
Forté finishing with a flourish
Just as it took QB Jay Cutler some time to get a firm grasp of Mike Martz's offense, the same is true for RB Matt Forté. Now that he feels comfortable, he is finishing 2010 in a blaze of ...
Bears win shootout, Jets back in playoffs
Jay Cutler threw three touchdown passes, Matt Forté ran for 113 yards and the Bears beat the playoff-bound Jets 38-34 on Sunday.
Bears-Jets prediction
The 1-2 punch of LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene and a stout offensive line with plenty of size could be a tough matchup for for the Bears' run defense on Sunday.
Bears’ success expected to pay off for Smith
With the Bears having secured not only a playoff berth but the NFC North title as well, some have suggested that there's no doubt Lovie Smith will be rewarded with a longer deal before next season.
Urlacher, Wilfork among those fined Friday
The league fined a handful of players on Friday for actions taken in Week 15 games, including Bears LB Brian Urlacher and Patriots NT Vince Wilfork.
Sanchez set to start Sunday
Barring a setback, Mark Sanchez will start at quarterback for the Jets on Sunday, Rex Ryan said Friday.
Jets-Bears matchup of the day: Thursday
Rex Ryan's "D" has been effective at bringing down quarterbacks of late, making at least three sacks in each of the past four games and 14 sacks total during that span, and the Bears' offensive line faces a tough ...
Jets-Bears matchup of the day: Friday
Devin Hester became the all-time leader in kick returns for touchdowns on Monday night, but the Jets have a pretty dangerous returner, too.
Flashback: Recent Week 16 Bears performances
Take a quick stroll down memory lane with PFW for a recap of the Bears' Week 16 contests each of the last five seasons:
PLAYER NEWS
The Bears have signed Eldridge to a one-year contract and waived running back Kahlil Bell.|||||||
The 6-5, 265-pound Eldridge started 16 games over two seasons with the Colts after being selected by Indianapolis in the fifth round (162nd overall) of the 2010 draft out of Oklahoma.
