Chicago Bears
Matt Slauson - #68 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 315 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/18/1986 |
| Birthplace | Colorado Springs, CO |
| College | Nebraska |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 6th round, 20th pick by Jets |
Packers-Bears prediction
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush offers his prediction for the Week Three showdown between the Packers and the Bears at Soldier Field.
Omiyale latest starter on Bears' beleaguered O-line
With Gabe Carimi out for at least a few weeks recovering from a knee injury, the Bears are giving Frank Omiyale the first shot to fill in at right tackle.
Packers-Bears matchup of the day: Saturday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fifth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers' Week Three game against the Bears at Soldier Field Sunday.
Bears fantasy report: Week Three
Here's a look at the Bears' top fantasy football options, including QB Jay Cutler, for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Packers-Bears matchup of the day: Friday
It's not all on Jay Cutler or the offensive line to get Chicago's passing game back on track. The receivers need to step up, too.
Packers-Bears Thursday injury report
Packers CB Charles Woodson sat out practice for the second consecutive day with a foot injury, according to the Packers-Bears Thursday injury report.
Packers-Bears matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers' Week Three game against the Bears at Soldier Field Sunday.
Five Bears questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
In this week's Five Questions, PFW publisher and editor and Bears expert Hub Arkush says the days of winning with a good running game and defense are over.
Bears RB Forte frustrated, motivated by contract situation
Bears RB Matt Forté sounded off on his contract situation when PFW caught up with him after he walked off the practice field Wednesday.
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-Packers Wednesday injury report
The news on the Packers-Bears injury report issued Wednesday was both good and bad for Green Bay's secondary.
60-second rant: Hester's production dipping, and O-line not helping
WR Devin Hester may not have many opportunities to catch many deep passes with the Bears' offensive line struggling.
Packers-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers' Week Three game against the Bears at Soldier Field Sunday.
Bears rookie report: Week Two
Week Two was a painful one for the Bears' first-round pick, ORT Gabe Carimi.
Penalty calls threaten to ruin game
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PLAYER NEWS
The Chicago Bears and former New York Jets guard Slauson have agreed to a 1-year contract. The team announced the deal on Friday.|||||||
Bears General Manager Phil Emery says Slauson's size and strength will make him a challenger for a starting guard position. Slauson, 6-5, 315-pounds, started 48 of 51 games with the Jets. New York drafted him out of Nebraska in 2009. Last season he didn't allow any sacks. Slauson was listed on New York's injury report with a knee injury last season.
A person familiar with the situation says Slauson has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for his season-ending block on Houston linebacker Brian Cushing.|||||||
Slauson rolled into Cushing, who tore his left anterior cruciate ligament in the second quarter of the Texans' 23-17 win Monday night. Cushing was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that Slauson has agreed to take a pay cut, reducing his salary by about $258,000 this season.|||||||
Slauson's entire salary of $1.05 million for this season is now guaranteed - believed to be a major reason the offensive lineman accepted the restructured deal last week, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the new deal.