Chicago Bears
Devin Hester - #23 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 190 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/04/1982 |
| Birthplace | Riviera Beach, FL |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 2nd round, 25th pick by Bears |
Mathis, Winfield fined
Colts DE Robert Mathis and Vikings CB Antoine Winfield were fined this week for hits in Week 15 games.
Three-and-out with Bears ORT JāMarcus Webb
We caught up rookie ORT J'Marcus Webb earlier this week to get his take on how he has developed during the season and the Jets' defense.
Bears agree to keep training camp at Olivet Nazarene
The Bears announced Thursday that they have signed an agreement with Olivet Nazarene University to keep training camp on the college's campus through 2012.
Smith must emphasize magnitude of final two games
if Lovie Smith allows himself, his staff or his players to get too content with what they've accomplished, their season could come to a less-than-satisfying finish.
Jets-Bears matchup of the day: Wednesday
Jay Cutler and offensive coordinator Mike Martz said Wednesday that they don't plan to steer completely clear of Jets CB Darrelle Revis on Sunday.
They said it: Bears edition
Here's what Lovie Smith, Mike Martz and Greg Olsen are saying in advance of the Bears' Week 16 game against the Jets.
Jets-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
Jets ORT Wayne Hunter could find himself lined up across from one of the league's best pass rushers in his fourth career start.
60-second rant: First-round bye in sight for Bears
The No. 2 seed in the NFC is far from locked up and the Bears' toughest stretch of games may still be ahead of them.
Did Julius Peppers earn his paycheck in Week 15?
It wasn't one of his top performances of the season, but, like he's done virtually every week, Peppers made enough of a contribution to justify his salary against the Vikings.
Lovie Smith hot-seat meter: Freezing
Chicago has secured the NFC North title and at least one home playoff game, which means Lovie Smith will be coaching the team when the 2011 season begins.
Bears players of the week
Jay Cutler's three touchdowns and Devin Hester's punt return for a TD helped the Bears clinch the NFC North with a win over the Vikings.
Favre knocked out; Bears clinch division
Brett Favre's surprise return ended quickly and Devin Hester set an NFL record with his 14th career return for a touchdown, leading the Chicago Bears to a 40-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night at snowy TCF ...
Favre hurt again after making unexpected start
Brett Favre, who unexpectedly made his 298th career start against Chicago on Monday night after having been designated as "out" earlier in the week, left the game in the second quarter with a possible concussion and a left shoulder injury ...
Vikings-Bears prediction
The snow, a stadium and playing-surface controversy, Brett Favre playing ... "Monday Night Football" has gotten a little more interesting in the past week.
PLAYER NEWS
Hester is active for Sunday's game against Minnesota.|||||||
Hester went through a full practice Friday after missing one game with a concussion.
Hester has left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a concussion.|||||||
The injury occurred early in the game, although it was not clear exactly when. The Bears announced he would miss the remainder of the game with about five minutes left in the half. Eric Weems replaced Hester at receiver and on returns.
Hester (quadriceps) is probable for Monday.|||||||
Hester's last return for TD was in Detroit's visit to Chicago last season.
Hester is active at Green Bay on Sunday.|||||||
Hester was questionable with an ankle injury.
A suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for slapping Hester while at an Illinois casino.|||||||
Daniel Rago of Mount Prospect was arrested after police said he slapped Hester in the back of the head on Oct. 14 while the football player was standing in line at Rivers Casino. Hester didn't retaliate.