Chicago Bears
Jerry Franklin - #53 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 245 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/10/1988 |
| Birthplace | Marion, AR |
| College | Arkansas |
| Years played | 1 |
NFL players arrive to work on Tuesday
NFL players were told on Monday evening they could return to work by Judge Susan Richard Nelson, and on Tuesday morning, they did.
Angelo: Bears will seriously consider trading down in draft
Bears GM Jerry Angelo isn't expecting a franchise-changing player to be on the board when the Bears are on the clock with the 29th overall pick.
Reaction to Bears' 2011 schedule
A difficult three-game stretch awaits the Bears at the start of the 2011 season.
NFL confirms Bears-Bucs in London
The NFL announced Monday that the Bears and Buccaneers will play in London on Oct. 23 as part of the fifth annual NFL International Series game, confirming reports from last week.
Bears could address need at linebacker in middle rounds
The Bears will enter the draft with only two linebackers under contract, but sources don't expect them to address linebacker early in the draft.
Former Bears QB Douglass arrested for trespassing
Former Bears QB Bobby Douglass was arrested in Lake Forest, Ill., on Wednesday night and charged with felony criminal trespassing to a residence and criminal damage to property, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Reports: Bears-Bucs to play in London
According to multiple reports, the 2011 NFL game in London will pit the Bears against the Buccaneers.
Bears to open preseason in Hall of Fame Game
The Bears will play in the NFL's preseason opener when they take on the Rams in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, it was announced Tuesday.
Report: Bears candidate to play in Hall of Fame Game
Assuming there is a preseason, the Bears may be a candidate to play the year's first game, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Draft Dose: Who needs an offensive tackle?
As the NFL draft draws near, PFW looks at five teams that could use some help at offensive tackle — with USC's Tyron Smith a rising prospect at the position.
Bears not down on Hester, despite declining receiving numbers
After setting career highs in receptions and receiving yards in 2009, WR Devin Hester's numbers dipped in '10, but the Bears have not soured on him.
Former Bear Seymour dies of cancer
Former Bears WR Jim Seymour died Thursday at the age of 64 after a lengthy battle with cancer, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 29
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the 29th pick in the NFL draft, including Giants WR Hakeem Nicks, who was selected at that spot in 2009.
Time for Cutler to speak up
As the leader of the Bears, it's important for Jay Cutler to speak up on his own behalf and tell fans what happened to him during the NFC championship game.
