Sunday Roundup: Murray, Tomsula, Spiller
2015/12/sunday-roundup-murray-tomsula-spillerMark Potash of The Chicago Sun-Times writes that Bears GM Ryan Pace will have a tough decision to make with Matt Forte this offseason, and Potash examines Pace's options in that regard.
NFC Notes: Lacy, Forte, 49ers, Kilgore
2015/12/nfc-notes-lacy-forte-49ers-kilgoreMatt Forte has been with the Bears his whole career, but is prepared to move on this offseason if they don't offer him a contract, writes Chris Wesseling of NFL.com.
Sunday Roundup: Marrone, Martin, Keenum
2015/11/sunday-roundup-marrone-martin-keenumThe last time the tag was used on an RB was in 2012, when the Ravens tagged Ray Rice and the Bears tagged Matt Forte.
NFC North Notes: Lions, Forte, Ringo
2015/11/lions-matt-forte-christian-ringoBears running back Jeremy Langford has looked good in an increased role with Matt Forte injured in recent weeks, raising more questions about Forte's future in Chicago beyond 2015, as Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune writes.
NFC Rumors: Forte, Jeffery, Hardy, Avril
2015/11/nfc-rumors-forte-jeffery-hardy-avrilMatt Forte's free agency bid's played a role in the Bears running back's recovery timetable, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.
Bears Eyeing Montee Ball
2015/11/bears-eyeing-montee-ballThe Bears got some good news on Monday when they learned that offensive stars Matt Forte and Eddie Royal do not have season-ending injuries, as Adam Jahns of the Chicago Tribune writes.
NFC Notes: Davis, Kaepernick, Forte, Patterson
2015/11/nfc-notes-davis-kaepernick-forte-pattersonThe Bears are optimistic for their running back Matt Forte, who exited the game against the Vikings with a knee injury.
La Canfora’s Latest: Colts, Texans, Trades
2015/11/la-canforas-latest-colts-texans-tradesMatt Forte and Brian Cushing are available for trades, La Canfora notes, mentioning the Bears, Texans and 49ers as the teams most likely to operate as sellers in advance of the Nov.
West Notes: Raiders, Cardinals, Broncos
2015/10/raiders-cardinals-broncos-st-louis-stadiumAsked in a mailbag about the possibility of the Broncos and Bears working out a trade, perhaps for a player like running back Matt Forte, Mike Klis of 9News says he can't see John Fox and Adam Gase wanting to do a deal that would help the Broncos win a Super Bowl.
Sunday Roundup: Mallett, Trades, Guion
2015/10/sunday-roundup-mallett-trades-guionThe Bears' Matt Forte, the 49ers' Vernon Davis, and the Falcons' Roddy White have been the biggest names included in this year's trade rumors, but Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (article via Kevin Patra of NFL.com) does not believe any of the three will be traded, and he sets forth his rationale for why each will stay with their current clubs for the remainder of 2015.
Cardinals Considering Extension For CJ2K
2015/10/cardinals-extension-chris-johnsonJohnson, 30, is tied for the second-most rushing yards in the league with 405 yards, behind Bears star Matt Forte who has 438.
Following Specific Players On PFR
2015/10/following-specific-players-on-pfr-2If you’re interested in keeping tabs on the latest rumors involving Matt Forte in case the Bears decide to make him available for a trade, you can find Forte’s page right here.
NFC Notes: White, Forte, Ogletree, Kam
2015/10/roddy-white-matt-forte-alec-ogletree-kam-chancellorAppearing this morning on The Dan Patrick Show, Bears running back Matt Forte was asked about the trade rumors swirling around him, and said he's not worried, adding that "a lot of it is media speculation." Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk has the details, along with the quotes from Forte.
Latest On Matt Forte, Bears
2015/10/latest-on-matt-forte-bearsNoticeably absent from that group, of course, are Jay Cutler and Matt Forte.
Breer’s Latest: London, Bears, Colts
2015/10/breers-latest-london-bears-coltsThe team would like to continue to strip the team down, but of the players with trade value, only Martellus Bennett and Matt Forte are older players who aren't likely to be a part of the future in Chicago.
Community Tailgate: Will Bears Keep Dealing?
2015/10/community-tailgate-will-bears-keep-dealingThe most interesting case is that of running back Matt Forte, who will see his contract expire at season's end -- Forte and the Bears don't appear to have engaged in meaningful extension discussions, and while the team reportedly isn't shopping him, he looks like a logical potential trade candidate.
NFC Notes: Alonso, Niners, Clausen
2015/09/kiko-alonso-49ers-jimmy-clausenJoel Corry of CBSSports.com identifies 20 players with big money on the line this year, including Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford, Bears running back Matt Forte, and Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, among others.
Bears Not Shopping Forte, Jeffery
2015/09/bears-not-yet-shopping-matt-forte-alshon-jefferyAt this point in time, the Bears are not willing to move Matt Forte or Alshon Jeffery, according to Jason Cole of Bleacher Report (video link).
NFC Notes: Panthers, Brooks, Parkey
2015/09/panthers-ahmad-brooks-cody-parkey-saintsThe Bears may not be done making trades this season, but the Cowboys haven't discussed the possibility of acquiring a player like Matt Forte or Alshon Jeffery, says Ed Werder of ESPN.com (via Twitter).
Bears Notes: Allen, Young, Forte, Ratliff
2015/09/bears-jared-allen-willie-young-matt-forte-tradesJeff Dickerson of ESPN.com believes it's time for the Bears to listen on trade offers for running back Matt Forte, whose contract expires after the season.
Extra Points: Forte, Chip, Norman, Ivory, 49ers
2015/09/extra-points-forte-chip-norman-ivory-49ersThey've been outscored 105-46 this year and longtime Bears running back Matt Forte seemed to question his teammates' commitment after their latest loss.
NFC Notes: Jones, Chancellor, Bears
2015/09/nfc-notes-jones-chancellor-bears"The mentality of this offense, which I'm proud of, is nobody had that stupid look on their face [when down 31-16] like before," running back Matt Forte said (via Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times on Twitter).
North Notes: Bears, Forte, Brown, Steelers
2015/08/matt-forte-bears-contract-steelers-antonioBears running back Matt Forte has come to the realization that this season might be his last in a Bears uniform, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com writes.
NFC Quotes: Galette, Kalil, Forte, Foles
2015/08/nfc-quotes-galette-kalil-forte-folesBears running back Matt Forte's reaction to not receiving an extension (via the Associated Press):…
Offseason In Review: Chicago Bears
2015/07/offseason-in-review-chicago-bearsJeremy Langford will join Ka'Deem Carey, Jacquizz Rodgers, and Daniel Thomas in the race to back up Matt Forte, and most think Langford has the most long-term value of that group.