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 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 375 | 2 |
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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.
