Largest 2015 Cap Hits By Team: NFC North
2015/06/largest-2015-cap-hits-by-team-nfc-northWhile offseason signees McPhee and Royal earn spots on this list, two players in the top 10 are seeking new contracts, as both Forte and Bennett skipped OTAs this spring.
NFC Notes: Morris, Forte, Ross, Carr
2015/06/nfc-notes-alfred-morris-matt-forte-aaron-ross-brandon-carr"It's a hypocritical league," Bears running back Matt Forte said of the NFL, in reference to his contract situation (link via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times).
Largest 2015 Cap Hits By Position: Offense
2015/06/largest-2015-cap-hits-by-position-offenseMatt Forte (Bears): $9.2MM…
NFC North Notes: Ihedigbo, Kalil, Bears
2015/05/nfc-north-rumors-james-ihedgibo-matt-kalil-bearsEarlier today, we passed along updates on Adrian Peterson and Matt Forte, two star NFC North running backs who aren't satisfied with their current contract situations.
OTA Rumors: Peterson, Forte, A. Smith, Dez
2015/05/rumors-adrian-peterson-matt-forte-antonio-smith-dez-bryantMatt Forte, who reportedly wants a new contract, is present at the Bears' OTAs, but said today that "nobody likes playing on a one-year deal" (Twitter link via Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com).
NFC East Notes: Eagles, Moss, Hardy
2015/05/notes-eagles-hardyMachota suggest that Dallas should focus on guys that are going to be free agents next season such as Matt Forte, Lamar Miller, and Doug Martin.
AFC Rumors: Marshall, McCoy, Anderson
2015/05/rumors-marshall-andersonNew Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase, while praising Matt Forte's fitness level, said his old charge in the backfield, C.J.
Extra Points: Mariota, Welker, Forte, Gurley
2015/04/extra-points-mariota-welker-forte-gurleyDespite the fact that he wasn't present at voluntary workouts, Bears running back Matt Forte doesn't intend to stage a training camp holdout as he angles for a new contract, per Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com.
Bears Notes: McDonald, Forte, Cutler
2015/04/bears-notes-mcdonald-forte-cutlerWhen asked about the whereabouts of running back Matt Forte, John Fox replied: "I prefer he'd be here," according to Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times (on Twitter).
NFC Notes: Washington, Forte, David
2015/04/nfc-notes-washington-forte-davidBears head coach John Fox said today that he doesn't believe running back Matt Forte is present at the team's voluntary minicamp, tweets Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
North Notes: Browns, A. Brown, Vikings
2015/04/north-notes-browns-brown-vikingsAlthough Matt Forte's decision to skip the opening phase of the Bears' offseason program was reported, Martellus Bennett's decision to do the same thing went unannounced.
NFC Links: Gregory, Peterson, Forte
2015/04/nfc-links-gregory-peterson-forteMatt Forte did not show up when the Bears opened their offseason training program today, reports Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
North Notes: Canty, Bowe, Rodgers
2015/04/north-notes-canty-bowe-rodgersRunning backs playing behind Matt Forte historically haven't seen the ball all that much, but Rodgers is confident that he'll get his fair share.
Bears Sign Jacquizz Rodgers
2015/03/bears-sign-jacquizz-rodgersMatt Forte is expected to see the majority of the action in 2015 for a Chicago team that doesn't generally rely on a running back by committee approach.
Bears Notes: J. Rodgers, Ball, McDonald
2015/03/bears-notes-j-rodgers-ball-mcdonaldRunning back is one position where the team certainly doesn't need a starting lineup upgrade, but Rodgers, a former Falcon, is a versatile back who could be a nice backup for Matt Forte.
North Notes: Skrine, Lions, Hoyer, Guion
2015/02/north-notes-skrine-lions-hoyer-guionBears GM Ryan Pace was fairly noncommittal when discussing potential contract extensions for players like Matt Forte and Alshon Jeffery, but admitted "it's a slow process," according to Jeff Dickerson of ESPNChicago.com.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Bears
2015/02/offseason-outlook-chicago-bearsRunning back Matt Forte is also entering the final year of his contract which has paid him an AAV of $7.6MM.
New Year’s Roundup: Jets, Coaches, Colston
2015/01/new-years-roundup-jets-coaches-colstonAdam Jahns of the Chicago Sun Times examines the most important early decisions the Bears' new GM must make, which include determinations on the respective futures of Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall and how to handle the looming free agency of Alshon Jeffery and Matt Forte, both of whom are entering the final year of their current contracts.
Cardinals Sign Michael Bush
2014/11/cardinals-sign-michael-bushBush, 30, started his career with the Raiders, and spent the last two seasons in Chicago, serving as Matt Forte's backup, as well as a goal-line and short-yardage option for the Bears.
NFC Mailbags: Colston, Forte, Peterson
2014/11/nfc-mailbags-colston-forte-petersonWright says the Bears should lockup Matt Forte to a longterm deal this offseason.
Extension Candidate: Mark Ingram
2014/10/extension-candidate-mark-ingramBut it's doubtful that any FA back receives the type of deals that LeSean McCoy, Matt Forte, Jamaal Charles, or Marshawn Lynch got.
Poll: Who Should Take Blame For Jets?
2014/10/poll-take-blame-jetsThat side of the ball isn't his forte and that has put added responsibility on the shoulders of the offensive coordinator.
Cowboys Offered Murray Four-Year Deal
2014/10/cowboys-offered-murray-four-year-dealIt's hard to imagine Murray settling for a contract worth less than Matt Forte's four-year, $30.4MM ($13.8MM guaranteed) extension.
Bears Notes: Clausen, Safeties, Scott
2014/08/bears-notes-clausen-safeties-scottThe Bears have ongoing competition for backup quarterback -- Jimmy Clausen and Jordan Palmer are both playing well -- and running back, where Shaun Draughn and fourth-rounder Ka'Deem Carey are vying for carries behind Matt Forte.
Chiefs, Jamaal Charles Discussing New Deal
2014/07/chiefs-jamaal-charles-discussing-new-dealAfter coming off of what might be his best NFL season, Charles is looking for a payday comparable closer to Matt Forte of the Bears ($6.9MM) and the Eagles LeSean McCoy ($8MM).