Chicago Bears
Henry Melton - #69 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 295 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/11/1986 |
| Birthplace | Cedar Hill, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 5th pick by Bears |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 2 | 0 |
Bears place RB Bush on I.R., re-sign RB Bell
The Bears placed RB Michael Bush on injured reserve with a rib injury and re-signed RB Kahlil Bell.
Bears place DT Toeaina on I.R.
The Bears placed DT Matt Toeaina on injured reserve and elevated OT Cory Brandon to the active roster from the practice squad.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers' win has Bears on outside looking in
The Packers continued their dominance over the Bears, sweeping the season series and clinching first place in the NFC North.
Attention shifting to Bears GM Emery
It may be only a couple weeks before Phil Emery makes his biggest decision yet as general manager.
Packers hang on to beat Bears, clinch division
The Packers clinched their second straight division crown with a 21-13 victory over their archrivals Sunday - at Soldier Field, no less.
Report: Cutler has sprained MCL
Bears QB Jay Cutler has a sprained MCL, but is expected to start on Sunday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported late Thursday evening.
Bears re-sign DT Okoye
The Bears re-signed DT Amobi Okoye to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.
Key matchup: Packers secondary vs. Bears WR Brandon Marshall
PFW matches up the Packers’ secondary vs. Bears WR Brandon Marshall in the battle for first place in the NFC North this Sunday.
Bears place Gould, McManis, Steltz on I.R.
The Bears placed PK Robbie Gould (calf), CB Sherrick McManis (knee) and S Craig Steltz (chest) on injured reserve.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers, Bears moving in opposite directions
The Packers overcame a slow start to beat the Lions and the Bears' slide continued as the Vikings kept their playoff hopes alive.
Peterson, Vikings run over Bears
Adrian Peterson rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and Vikings beat the free-falling Bears on Sunday.
Key matchup: Vikings QB Christian Ponder vs. Bears defense
In Wednesday’s key matchup, we delve into Sunday’s meeting between struggling Vikings QB Christian Ponder and a banged-up Bears defense.
Report: Bears MLB Urlacher could miss rest of regular season
Bears LB Brian Urlacher is expected to miss the next three games with a hamstring injury, according to Chicago Tribune’s Vaughn McClure.
Bears sign LB DeCicco
The Bears signed LB Dom DeCicco to a two-year contract on Tuesday and waived/injured LB Patrick Trahan.
Behind scenes of a live NFL radio broadcast
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PLAYER NEWS
Melton signed his $8.45 million franchise tender with the Bears as expected.|||||||
agent Jordan Woy posted on Twitter last week that he would do just that and would still try to negotiate a long-term contract before the July 15 deadline.
The Chicago Bears have placed a franchise tag on Melton.|||||||
Emery said the team will work with Melton to reach a multi-year agreement. The deadline for reaching a contract agreement is July 15. If an agreement isn't reached, Melton will play next season for $8.45 million.
Melton limped off the field during Sunday's game in Minnesota, favoring his left leg.|||||||
The Bears were already missing three defensive starters: nose tackle Stephen Paea, linebacker Brian Urlacher and cornerback Tim Jennings.
Melton is out with a shin injury.|||||||
The defensive tackle is being replaced in the lineup by Amobi Okoye.
Melton will miss the season after being placed on the IR with an ankle injury.|||||||
