Chicago Bears
Martellus Bennett - #83 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 265 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/10/1987 |
| Birthplace | Alief, TX |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 30th pick by Cowboys |
Bears-Vikings matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a key matchup when the Bears head to Minnesota to face the Vikings in Week 15.
They said it: Bears edition
Here's a sampling of what Bears players are saying in advance of their Monday-night game against the Vikings.
Vikings announce ticket policy for Monday night
The Vikings have announced the ticket policy and information for next Monday night's game vs. the Bears, which will be played at TCF Bank Stadium following the collapse of the Metrodome's roof last Sunday due to a snowstorm.
Five questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
This week, Hub says the Bears' defense has already peaked, but points out that it will look great in its next two games, thanks in part to the opposition.
Bears players concerned about conditions at TCF Bank Stadium
Some Bears players expressed serious concerns about playing on a frozen surface at TCF Bank Stadium on Monday night.
2010 NFL playoff scenarios for Week 15
The NFL has released the possible playoff scenarios heading into the Week 15 games.
Vikings place QB Jackson on injured reserve
Tarvaris Jackson's consecutive-games streak is over at one as the team placed him on injured reserve after he suffered a turf toe injury Monday night, starting in place of Brett Favre.
Restoring the rush key for Bears’ defense
The Bears' secondary has received a large share of the blame for the breakdowns during the defense's horrendous first half against the Patriots in Week 14, but the pass rush wasn't as effective as it needed to be ...
Report: Vikings sign QB Ramsey
The Vikings have agreed to terms with QB Patrick Ramsey, agent Jimmy Sexton told the (St. Paul) Pioneer Press today.
Bears-Vikings matchup of the day: Wednesday
With an uncertain situation at quarterback, the Vikings will be relying heavily on their offensive line and backs to keep the chains moving against the Bears.
Vikings still on hold with TCF Bank Stadium
The Vikings have not confirmed where they are playing on Monday against the Bears, but they say they are working towards making it as close to a home game as possible.
60-second rant: Bears’ fortunes changing quickly
The sting of being whacked by the Patriots shouldn't be a long-lasting one for the Bears.
Vikings-Bears to be played at TCF Bank Stadium
The Vikings announced late Tuesday that the Metrodome will be unavailable for Monday night and the Vikings-Bears game will be played at University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium.
Vikings planning in case Metrodome not ready
The Vikings are working hard to repair the tear in the inflatable roof above the Mall of America Field for Monday's game against the Bears, but they also are ready for Plan B, if needed.
Vikings' Jackson has turf toe; Frazier hopes to have Favre back
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday that QB Tarvaris Jackson suffered a turf toe in the loss to the Giants and that Brett Favre's season — and career — might not be over.
PLAYER NEWS
Bennett is leaving the New York Giants after agreeing to a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears. The Bears announced the deal on Tuesday.|||||||
The Bears were looking for a tight end who can catch and block, and they addressed one of their biggest needs by bringing in Bennett. Bennett spent his first four seasons in Dallas before signing a one-year $2.5 million contract with the Giants last March. He had career highs with 55 receptions, 626 yards and five touchdowns.
Bennett broke the fall of a man who fell over a railing trying to grab a glove the player was handing to a child after Sunday night's win over the Green Bay Packers. The fan was quickly surrounded by New Jersey state troopers and led away. He did not appear to be hurt in the fall from the lowest level of seating at MetLife Stadium, a distance of about 10 feet or less.|||||||
Bennett, who signed as a free agent after four seasons in Dallas, said the child ducked as the man reached over him, causing the man to fall over the railing. This isn't the first time Bennett has helped someone at a game. He said he rescued a ball boy at a Texas A&M game who was knocked down when the crowd rushed the court.
The New York Giants have lost tight end Martellus Bennett to a left knee injury Sunday.|||||||
Bennett was hurt in the first quarter Sunday against Cleveland. He is questionable to return.
Bennett made his Giants debut Wednesday in a 24-17 loss to Dallas in the opener.|||||||
Bennett had four catches for 40 yards and the lone TD in the air for New York. He was clearly motivated against his former team, but fantasy owners have to doubt that level of motivation against lesser-profile opponents.
The Super Bowl-champion New York Giants have signed tight end Martellus Bennett as a free agent. The Giants announced the signing late Wednesday without giving contract details.|||||||
Bennett spent the past four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys as the backup to Jason Witten, catching 85 passes for 846 yards and four touchdowns. The Giants were in need of a tight end after starter Jake Ballard and backup Travis Beckum suffered major knee injuries in the Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots
