Chicago Bears
Josh McCown - #12 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 213 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/04/1979 |
| Birthplace | Jacksonville, TX |
| College | Sam Houston State |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2002, 3rd round, 16th pick by Cardinals |
Report: Vikings sign WR Iglesias
The Vikings reportedly signed WR Juaquin Iglesias off the Bears' practice squad Saturday.
Flashback: Recent Week 17 Bears performances
Take a quick stroll down memory lane with PFW for a recap of the Bears' Week 17 contests each of the last five seasons.
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The coaching staff's decision to get RB Matt Forté more involved on offense, and Forté's response to the increased role, has played a role in Chicago's improvement on offense in the second half of the season.
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PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fourth of four key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week 17 game against the Bears at Lambeau Field.
Five questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
This week, Hub says the Pro Bowl voters snubbed Brian Urlacher by not making him a starter and that special-teams coordinator Dave Toub deserves a chance to be a head coach.
Bears fantasy focus
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Whether the Bears play all of their starters for the whole game or not, the Packers have the weapons at receiver to expose some of the soft spots in Chicago's pass coverage.
SLB Tinoisamoa trying to shake off knee issue in time for postseason
SLB Pisa Tinoisamoa, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in early December, has started only game for the Bears since Nov. 14.
Bears-Packers matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the second of four key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week 17 game against the Bears at Lambeau Field:
Cutler says he expects to play ‘whole game’ against Packers
QB Jay Cutler said Wednesday that he doesn't expect to get any rest against the Packers on Sunday.
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RB Chester Taylor's play this season could lead GM Jerry Angelo to consider bringing in some serious competition for the No. 2 role behind Matt Forté in 2011.
Bears-Packers matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Bears' defense could be in for another rough day if Julius Peppers and Israel Idonije aren't more disruptive than they were against the Jets in Week 16.
Four Bears named to Pro Bowl
WLB Lance Briggs, WR-RS Devin Hester, DE Julius Peppers and MLB Brian Urlacher will represent Chicago in the Pro Bowl.
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The Bears' ability to put consistent pressure on quarterbacks has been the key to the team's success on "D" for much of the season, but the Jets were able to keep QB Mark Sanchez out of harm's way.
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The Bears announced Monday that they have signed LS Patrick Mannelly and DT Matt Toeaina to contract extensions.
PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears re-signed McCown, agreeing to a one-year contract Friday.|||||||
The 33-year-old McCown finished the last two years with the Bears, joining them each season in November after starter Jay Cutler was injured. In 10 NFL seasons with Arizona, Detroit, Oakland, Carolina and Chicago, he has started 33 of 50 games and completed 645 passes for 6,998 yards and 37 touchdowns.
The Bears signed McCown with Jay Cutler's status for this week uncertain.|||||||
Cutler sat out the second half of Sunday's loss to Houston with a concussion. Jason Campbell took over and is expected to start Monday at San Francisco if Cutler can't go. But the Bears needed a backup. McCown appeared in three games with Chicago last season and made two starts, completing 35 of 55 passes for 414 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions.
The Chicago Bears have cut McCown.|||||||
McCown was coaching quarterbacks at a North Carolina high school and hadn't taken an NFL snap since 2009 when the Bears signed him last November. Chicago was looking for help because Caleb Hanie struggled after Jay Cutler broke his right thumb, and the veteran wound up appearing in three games and starting two.
The Bears agreed to a one-year deal with McCown.|||||||
McCown signed with Chicago late last season and appeared in three games, making two starts after Caleb Hanie struggled filling in for Jay Cutler.
The San Francisco 49ers have added a veteran to the quarterback competition, signing McCown to a one-year deal for the league minimum of $810,000.|||||||
McCown already was on the field throwing passes during Wednesday's practice and wearing No. 9. The 32-year-old was with the United Football League's Hartford Colonials last year. McCown spent eight seasons in the NFL, including the first four with the Arizona Cardinals. He also played for Detroit, Oakland and Carolina.
