Chicago Bears
Earl Bennett - #80 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 206 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/23/1987 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, AL |
| College | Vanderbilt |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 7th pick by Bears |
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Five
After winning Sunday, the 4-1 Vikings and Bears hold a two-game advantage over the 2-3 Packers in the NFC North.
Bears rout Jaguars behind two pick-sixes
Charles Tillman and Lance Briggs returned interceptions for touchdowns and the Bears used stifling defense to overwhelm the Jaguars 41-3 Sunday.
Bears hope for more positive signs from OLT Webb
Bears OLT J’Marcus Webb has eased some of the concerns about his play since QB Jay Cutler lit into him vs. the Packers in Week Two.
Cutler back to normal with Bears?
The Bears' offense appears to be back in sync, even if the same might not be true of quarterback Jay Cutler and his offensive coordinator.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Four
The surprising Vikings took hold of the NFC North one-fourth of the way through the season with a big win at Detroit.
Bears get past Cowboys with defense, Cutler
Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman returned interceptions for touchdowns, and the Bears beat the Cowboys 34-18 on Monday night.
Bears RB Forte active for Monday night
As expected, Bears RB Matt Forté will return to action on Monday night. Forté has not played since injuring his knee against the Packers in Week Two.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Three
Surprise, surprise: the Vikings are tied for the division lead. We take a closer look at Minnesota in the NFC North "Spin cycle."
Bears sack Bradford six times, top Rams 23-6
Major Wright returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown, and the Bears beat the Rams 23-6 on Sunday.
Bears' confidence in Tice gets early test
Heading into Week Two, Bears players and head coach Lovie Smith were in lockstep — offensive coordinator Mike Tice was doing a great job.
Guilty plea close for ex-NFL WR Hurd
Former NFL WR Sam Hurd is moving closer to a deal to plead guilty in the federal drug-distribution case against him, his attorney said.
Cutler says he was wrong to shove Webb
Jay Cutler acknowledged that he was wrong to shove J'Marcus Webb during the loss at Green Bay, but generally remained defiant on Tuesday.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the NFC North following Week Two.
Bears sign RB Bell in wake of Forte injury
The Bears signed RB Kahlil Bell to a one-year contract on Saturday and waived S Jeremy Jones.
Friday's 60-second rant: Bears offense still streaky
David DeChant says Bears fans should expect the offense's, and QB Jay Cutler's, streaky play to continue throughout the season.
PLAYER NEWS
Bennett had five catches for 109 yards and a touchdown in his best performance of the season in the Bears' win over the Lions on Sunday.|||||||
It was only the second touchdown of the season for Bennett, who has had an injury-plagued campaign. His previous high was 50 yards receiving in the opener.
Bennett is active for Sunday's game at Arizona.|||||||
Bennett was out with a concussion.
Bennett will miss his second consecutive game because of a hand injury.|||||||
Bennett, who has six receptions for 82 yards, is inactive for Sunday's game at Jacksonville. Bennett has been listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
The Chicago Bears and Bennett have agreed on a four-year contract extension through 2015.|||||||
Bennett says the deal announced Friday had been in the works for several months, and he wasn't really interested in exploring the free agent market. He says Chicago is home and the organization has been loyal to him.
Bennett was fined $10,000 for wearing orange shoes, his second uniform violation.|||||||
Bennett committed the violation last week against the Lions.