Chicago Bears
Tom Nelson - #46 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/04/1986 |
| Birthplace | Hoffman Estates, IL |
| College | Illinois State |
| Years played | 3 |
Bears sign two to future contracts
The Bears signed WR Onrea Jones and DT Tank Tyler to reserve/future contracts on Monday.
Bears get the matchup they wanted
One week after losing to the Packers, the Bears have a reason to thank their rivals. Green Bay's road win over Philadelphia Sunday ensured that Chicago will host Seattle, the least-respected team in the playoffs, next Sunday.
DT may be priority for Bears in draft
While the Bears did more than just get by with an unremarkable collection of players at defensive tackle in 2010, there could be some significant personnel changes made at the position in the offseason.
Three-and-out with Bears C Olin Kreutz
C Olin Kreutz spoke to the media earlier this week at Halas Hall and discussed what went wrong when the Bears gave up six sacks against the Packers in Week 17.
Bears GM Angelo says he won't be retiring after season
Bears GM Jerry Angelo put to rest speculation that he might announce his retirement after the season during a press conference Thursday, saying he would keep working as long as he is "blessed with health."
Urlacher named NFC Defensive Player of the Month
Bears MLB Brian Urlacher has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December/January.
Five questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
This week, Hub Arkush says RB Matt Forté surprised him more than any other Bears player in the regular season and he also shares his vote for Chicago's defensive MVP.
They said it: Bears edition
Here's a sampling of what Bears players are saying as they prepare for their Jan. 16 playoff game at Soldier Field.
60-second rant: Bears have proven they can make good use of bye
The Bears' offense can't afford to stray far from the blueprint that led to its success following a well-utilized bye in Week Eight.
Bears playoff primer
PFW examines the Bears as they prepare for the playoffs, identifying the keys to the offense and the defense, a player to watch, and what they have to do to win the Super Bowl.
Bears MVP Meter: Week 17
Putting pressure on quarterbacks is considered the key to the Bears' defense, and DE Julius Peppers' performance this season earned him the top spot on the MVP Meter.
Bears players of the week
RB Matt Forté and CB Charles Tillman made big plays for Chicago in a 10-3 loss to Green Bay.
Late INT clinches Packers' trip to playoffs
The Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs — but it certainly didn't come easy.
Bears-Packers prediction
QB Aaron Rodgers could have his second big day in a row, as the Green Bay offense is surging just as Chicago's defense has been gashed in two of the past three games.
Chiefs continue worst-to-first trend
Since 2002, the NFL has produced at least one team every season that has gone from fourth place one year to first the following year, with Kansas City being the latest example this season.
