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 DT Melton receives franchise tag
The Bears placed the franchise tag on DT Henry Melton, the team announced Friday.
Bears DT Melton says he's achieving goal of dominance
While DT Henry Melton has not made as many flashy plays as some Bears defenders, his steady performance is not going unnoticed.
Prove-it season ahead for Bears DT Melton
Bears DT Henry Melton had some great spurts in 2011, but he also disappeared for lengthy stretches.
Bears back to drawing board on complementing Peppers
The Bears will be resuming their search for an edge rusher to complement Julius Peppers after the season.
Lions-Bears matchup of the day: Friday
DT Henry Melton, the Bears' starter at the three-technique, was not much of a factor in his last meeting against the Lions.
Five Bears questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
PFW publisher/editor and Bears expert Hub Arkush says it's almost time to pull the plug on the Henry Melton experiment at three-technique.
Bears stock report: Week Seven
PFW associate editor Dan Parr gives his stock analysis of the Bears and identifies who, or what, is on the rise or decline following their Week Seven win over the Buccaneers.
Bears stock report: Week Three
PFW associate editor Dan Parr gives his stock analysis of the Bears and identifies who, or what, is on the rise or decline following their Week Three loss to the Packers.
Packers-Bears matchup of the day: Wednesday
Chicago needs Henry Melton to make more of an impact in Week Three, when he'll be matched up against a solid, blue-collar group of interior offensive linemen.
Bears stock report: Week Two
PFW associate editor Dan Parr gives his stock analysis of the Bears and identifies who, or what, is on the rise or decline following their Week Two loss to the Saints.
Melton's start offers glimpse of what Bears' D-line could be
A potential breakthrough player this season, Bears DT Henry Melton started off impressively, recording two sacks and five additional QB hits Sunday.
Bears stock report: Week One
PFW associate editor Dan Parr offers his stock analysis of the Bears following their Week One win over the Falcons.
Falcons-Bears matchup of the day: Thursday
Look for the Bears to get creative to test the Falcons' young blockers on the interior offensive line.
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There's a group of younger players on the D-line that could be stepping into significant roles this season and their ability to rise to the occasion, or not, will have a lot to do with how the defense fares ...
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PFW associate editor Dan Parr ranks the five Bears players most affected by the lockout, counting down from No. 5.
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Our sources tell us that Green Bay OLG Daryn Colledge is playing better than he did last year, although he's still considered the weak link in the offensive line, according to NFC North Whispers.
Three-and-out with Bears DE Henry Melton
PFW caught up with Bears DE Henry Melton this week and asked him when things started to click for him this season and how to go about slowing down Eagles QB Michael Vick.
Vikings unlikely to keep RB Taylor
Because other teams are likely to offer him more money and a better opportunity, RB Chester Taylor isn't likely to return to the Vikings next season, according to our Whispers.
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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.|||||||
