Bears | Devin Hester could have bigger role on special teams

Source: Footballguys.com

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester worked with the second-team kickoff and punt coverage teams during the team's offseason workout Wednesday, April 17. Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis said the team is looking into the possibility of expanding Hester's role on special teams.

Devin Hester - Hester doesn't work with Chicago receivers

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester did not work with the wide receivers Tuesday, April 16, during the first day of the team's voluntary minicamp. Instead, he worked all special teams plays, including kicks and punt returns. 'I love it, man,' Hester said after practice. Head coach Marc Trestman said Hester will focus on being the team's return man.
Huddle Up: Hester's catches and receiving yardage have declined in each of the past 3 seasons following his career-best 57-757 campaign of 2009, and the Bears are exploring other options at WR.

Bears | Devin Hester doesn't work with receivers

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester did not work with the wide receivers Tuesday, April 16, during the first day of the team's voluntary minicamp. Instead, he worked all special teams plays, including kicks and punt returns. 'I love it, man,' Hester said after practice. Head coach Marc Trestman said Hester will focus on being the team's return man.

Bears | Devin Hester on board with role

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is fully on board with his prospective role as full-time returner. 'It was kind of my idea to let me more focus on my kickoff and punt return thing,' Hester said. 'It was more of my idea to do it.'

Bears | Devin Hester at workouts

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester has been attending the team's voluntary workouts.

Bears | Devin Hester attending workouts

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester did report for the start of voluntary offseason workouts Tuesday, April 2, even though he has expressed frustration about his role.

Devin Hester: Strictly A Return Man

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Devin Hester: Head coach Marc Trestman made it clear Wednesday that Hester will only be a return man saying, "Devin is strictly a specialist right now," the Chicago Tribune reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Devin Hester - Devin Hester unlikely to play WR

Source: The Huddle

Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman said he is uncertain if WR Devin Hester will even practice with the receiving corps this season, let alone play there. He is considered purely a returner for now.
Huddle Up: Good news for those drafting the Bears' return unit that Hester will be allowed to focus on that aspect of his game; he wasn't bringing much to the table as a wideout anyway.

Bears | Devin Hester unlikely to play WR

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Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman said he is uncertain if WR Devin Hester will even practice with the receiving corps this season, let alone play there. He is considered purely a returner for now.

Bears | Head coach met with Devin Hester

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Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman said he has met with WR Devin Hester this off season.

Devin Hester - Hester may seek trade from Bears

Source: The Huddle

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said he has no plans to retire at this time; however, he may need a change of scenery in the offseason. Hester felt totally ignored on offense, at times. His frustration mounted and he lacked focus as his touches faded both during games and in practice. 'I'm not making any excuses. I know some of the plays I should have made in terms of catching the ball. But I just wasn't feeling it. My mind wasn't there the majority of the time,' Hester said. In terms of seeking a trade, Hester said, 'It's a possibility. I'm loyal to my team. But the fans and my teammates have to understand where I'm coming from.'
Huddle Up: Hester has had a Hall-of-Fame-worthy special-teams career, but if he was going to

Bears | Devin Hester may seek trade

Source: Footballguys.com

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said he has no plans to retire at this time; however, he may need a change of scenery in the offseason. Hester felt totally ignored on offense, at times. His frustration mounted and he lacked focus as his touches faded both during games and in practice. 'I'm not making any excuses. I know some of the plays I should have made in terms of catching the ball. But I just wasn't feeling it. My mind wasn't there the majority of the time,' Hester said. In terms of seeking a trade, Hester said, 'It's a possibility. I'm loyal to my team. But the fans and my teammates have to understand where I'm coming from.'

Bears | Devin Hester could benefit from a fresh start

Source: Footballguys.com

With a new coach in Chicago, WR Devin Hester could benefit from a fresh start in a new city, according to Jeff Dickerson, of ESPN Chicago. The Bears still could use Hester on special teams, but it is unlikely he would be asked to contribute much to the offense.

Bears | Do not believe Devin Hester will retire

Source: Footballguys.com

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said he believes WR Devin Hester was just speaking emotionally and that he won't be retiring after a frustrating season. 'Obviously, Devin's under contract, so if he sent his retirement papers in, I would know," Emery said. 'But I don't anticipate that. I think he's a great competitor. I think that was an emotional situation that evoked an emotional response, and I certainly understand that.'

Devin Hester: I am considering retirement - Devin Hester | CHI

Source: Rotoworld Football

An emotional Devin Hester told reporters that he is considering retiring from the NFL following Monday's firing of Bears coach Lovie Smith.

Bears | Devin Hester to retire?

Source: Footballguys.com

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said Monday, Dec. 31, he is not sure if he's going to continue playing in the NFL.

Devin Hester - Bears' Hester, Jeffery should play

Source: The Huddle

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion), WR Alshon Jeffery (knee) and OT Gabe Carimi (hamstring) practiced Friday, Dec. 7, and are probable for Week 14.
Huddle Up: Good news for the Bears and Jay Cutler's fantasy owners as the team was looking at a WR shortage with Earl Bennett (concussion) already having been ruled out.

Earl Bennett - WR Bennett ruled out for Bears

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Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 14.
Huddle Up: The Bears' WRs are hurting this week with Bennett out and Devin Hester also battling a concussion. Rookie Alshon Jeffery, meanwhile, is trying to return coming a 2-game absence due to a knee injury.

Bears | Four limited

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Chicago Bears OT Gabe Carimi (hamstring), WR Devin Hester (concussion), DT Stephen Paea (foot) and OG Chris Spencer (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.

Bears | Three limited

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Chicago Bears OT Gabe Carimi (hamstring), WR Devin Hester (concussion) and OG Chris Spencer (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Bears | Not planning to add WR

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Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said the team is not considering signing a wide receiver due to the injuries to WRs Alshon Jeffery (knee), Devin Hester (concussion) and Earl Bennett (concussion). WR Brandon Marshall was supporting the idea that the club should go out and sign a veteran wideout such as WR Mike Sims-Walker (Jaguars).

Bears | Devin Hester hopeful for Week 14

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Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said he is hopeful WR Devin Hester (concussion) will be available for Week 14.

Inactives - Week 13

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Updated all the way up until game time. 

Weather Warnings
There is a 70% chance of rain in the Browns at Raiders this week that could create some slick conditions.  It will also be gusty with winds in the 12 - 22 MPH range in the Jaguars at the Bills. 

Inactive
TE Rob Gronkowski, WR Devin Hester, QB Byron Leftwich, RB Maurice Jones-Drew, RB LeSean McCoy, QB Ben Roethisberger, WR Eddie Royal, WR Mohamed Sanu, QB Michael Vick

Active
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Watching
WR Danny Amendola (D), WR Miles Austin (Q), WR Early Doucet (Q), WR Jerricho Cotchery (Q), WR Julian Edelman (Q), RB Matt Forte (P), RB Mike Goodson (Q), WR Percy Harvin (D), WR Alshon Jefferey (D), TE Aaron Hernandez (Q), RB Felix Jones (Q), QB Kevin Kolb (Q), WR Brandon Lloyd (Q), RB Darren McFadden (Q), RB DeMarco Murray (Q), WR Sidney Rice (Q), WR Andre Roberts (Q), RB Jonathan Stewart (D), WR Brandon Stokley (Q), RB Beanie Wells (Q), WR Wes Welker (Q)

Devin Hester - Hester ruled out for Week 13

Source: The Huddle

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion) was ruled out of the team's Week 13 game.
Huddle Up: As expected, the Bears will not have Hester, hurting the team's return game and WR depth.

Report: Bears RB Matt Forte injured, but not severely

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora is reporting that Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte's injured ankle quot;does not appear to be severe enough to threaten him long-term." Forte is likely questionable for the Bears' Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Michael Bush is in line to see a significant increase in playing time should Forte be unable to play. Bush rushed for 60 yards and two TDs last week. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Bush is an adequate replacement for Matt Forte for our fantasy purposes. The Bears will also be without Devin Hester because of a concussion. Bush is a must-own player across all league formats. He may not be a bonafied RB2, but given Chicago's commitment to the run, Bush is a viable flex on most teams. There is a bunch of

Sunday Scene, Week 12: Colin Kaepernick delivers again, restates his fantasy case

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

The second game of the Colin Kaepernick era is now in the books, and the kid is 2-0.

Last week, he shredded one of the league's top-ranked defenses. This week, he led the Niners to a road win over Drew Brees and the Saints. Kaepernick gained an average of 9.2 yards per attempt at New Orleans, passing for one score and rushing for another. His decision-making and mobility were on display — check the highlights — as was his arm strength. (CK has a mid-90s

Sunday Scene, Week 12: Colin Kaepernick delivers again, states his fantasy case

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

The second game of the Colin Kaepernick era is now in the books, and the kid is 2-0.

Last week, he shredded one of the league's top-ranked defenses. This week, he led the Niners to a road win over Drew Brees and the Saints. Kaepernick gained an average of 9.2 yards per attempt at New Orleans, passing for one score and rushing for another. His decision-making and mobility were on display — check the highlights — as was his arm strength. (CK has a mid-90s

Forte re-injures ankle

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Bears suffer another round of injuries in Week 12 win

Charles Tillman and Matt Forte both have ankle injuries. Forte's injury came on a third quarter rushing attempt where he appeared to get his ankle caught under a pile of Vikings defenders. The officials initially ruled Forte had fumbled on the play and scored it a Vikings' touchdown when Minnesota safety Mistral Raymond scooped up the football and ran into the endzone. However, a replay later confirmed that

Devin Hester - Concussion sidelines Bears' Hester

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester left in the first half of Sunday's Week 12 game after suffering a concussion and did not return.
Huddle Up: Hester didn't have a reception and returned one punt for 6 yards before leaving. His status will be monitored closely throughout the week.

Matt Forte limps to the locker room, ending painful day

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Matt Forte had a rough first half on Sunday -- he lost a fumble to the Vikings, then a pair of goal line carries to Michael Bush -- but his day really took a bad turn in the third quarter.

Forte was bent backwards by a gang of tacklers on this short gain,  injuring his right ankle. He limped slowly to the Bears locker room, never returning to the field. Forte finished with 14 carries for just 42 yards and two catches for four. Meanwhile, Bush carried 21 times

Bears WR Hester concussed, done for day - Devin Hester | CHI

Source: Rotoworld Football

Devin Hester exited Sunday's Week 12 game with a concussion and is done for the day.

Bears | Devin Hester suffers concussion

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion) left the game early Week 12 after suffering a concussion and will not return.

Bears | Devin Hester not seeing many passes

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester has been targeted just twice in each of the last two games after a season-high six looks in Week 7.

Mostly NFL Notes: Week 9 Recap

Source: Roto Arcade by deldon

Not only did Andrew Luck set an NFL rookie record with 433 passing yards (he had a career-high 273 by halftime, and this included T.Y. Hilton dropping a perfectly thrown would-be 40-yard TD), he did so while committing zero turnovers and against a Miami defense that entered having allowed just 6.8 YPA with an 8:8 TD:INT ratio. Maybe even more impressively, he took just one sack and got 9.0 YPA on a whopping 48 pass attempts. There's a pretty strong argument that two rookies are among the five most valuable commodities in the NFL right now. Luck's monstrous game was actually bittersweet for me, as while I started him in multiple other leagues, I benched him in my big money NFFC one, instead going with Ben Roethlisberger. My third

Bears | Devin Hester sees significant playing time

Source: Footballguys.com

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester played in 40 of the team's 55 offensive snaps in Week 8 at wide receiver.

Devin Hester - Hester probable to play for Bears

Source: The Huddle

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (quadriceps) and LB Blake Costanzo (thumb) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 20, and are listed as probable for Week 7.
Huddle Up: With rookie Alshon Jeffery out again, expect Hester to continue his mini-midseason surge. Hester has recorded 5 of his 7 receptions, 87 of his 114 receiving yards and his lone TD in the Bears' past 2 games.

Bears | Two listed as probable

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (quadriceps) and LB Blake Costanzo (thumb) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 20, and are listed as probable for Week 7.

Bears | Three limited

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Chicago Bears LB Blake Costanzo (thumb), WR Devin Hester (quadriceps) and CB Sherrick McManis (hip) were limited in practice Friday, Oct. 19.

Bears WR Alshon Jeffery out 4-6 weeks with broken hand

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Bears rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will miss at least a month after breaking his right hand during Sunday's blowout win over the Jaguars. The break was discovered on Monday, he was placed in a cast, and he is expected to be out for four-to-six weeks. One small piece of good news is that Jeffery's injury won't require surgery. The Bears are on bye in Week 6. FANTASY ANALYSIS: So look for Jeffery to come back sometime around Week 9. He has surpassed 50 yards just once in five games, but he's probably been the second-best rookie wideout this season behind the Titans' Kendall Wright. And he has clearly been the second-best wideout on the Bears this season. Devin Hester and Earl Bennett will try to pick up the slack, but I wouldn't

Jeffery likely out 4-6 weeks

Source: FFToday

Fractured right hand

Coach Lovie Smith said Monday the Chicago Bears are still evaluating the right hand injury WR Alshon Jeffery suffered during Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jeffery sat out a bulk of the fourth quarter on Sunday, but he remained on the Bears' sideline after getting his hand bandaged by the team's training staff. He had two receptions for 20 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. (ESPN Chicago)

FF Today's Take: ESPN's Chris Mortenson suggested the rookie will miss 4-6 weeks.

Jeffery "could miss some time"

Source: FFToday

Right hand in a cast

Coach Lovie Smith said Monday the Chicago Bears are still evaluating the right hand injury WR Alshon Jeffery suffered during Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jeffery sat out a bulk of the fourth quarter on Sunday, but he remained on the Bears' sideline after getting his hand bandaged by the team's training staff. He had two receptions for 20 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. (ESPN Chicago)

FF Today's Take: ESPN Chicago's Mike C. Wright tweeted later in the afternoon that

Bears | Devin Hester comfortable with role

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is beginning to get comfortable with his role in the offense, according to QB Jay Cutler. Hester was frustrated earlier in the season for not getting enough looks in the offense.

Bears | Devin Hester seeing more snaps

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Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester saw his snap count go up in the team's Week 5 game. Hester was on the field at wide receiver for 25 of 75 offensive plays.

Sunday Scene, Week 5: Andrew Luck erupts, enters circle of trust

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Hopefully we can all agree that one of the most difficult throws for an NFL quarterback to make is a third-and-long pass into coverage, while Clay Matthews is hanging onto your shoulders like a cape.

On Sunday, Andrew Luck somehow completed such a throw. Just look at this thing. That's ridiculous.

The play gained 18 yards on third-and-12, with Indy trailing 27-22 inside the final two minutes. Four snaps later, Luck would reconnect Reggie Wayne for

Bears | Teammates respect Jay Cutler

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Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler is criticized for his demeanor; however, teammates say they love their starting quarterback because of his passion for the game. 'He's an emotional quarterback, and when you have a quarterback like that, that's willing to do whatever it takes to win, you get emotional,' WR Devin Hester said. 'If you get a quarterback who doesn't flare up and is always calm and laid back, you start second guessing yourself about that guy, maybe he doesn't really have the love or passion for the game. We love him because he has that fire, that fire mentality in him.'

Devin Hester - Hester gets more involved in Bears' offense

Source: The Huddle

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said offensive coordinator Mike Tice made it a point to get him more involved in the offense against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 after he voiced his displeasure with his role after the first three weeks. '(Tice) was trying to get me involved in the offense,' Hester said. 'He was trying to get me going. He told me he understood what I felt. And he told me he was glad to see a player who wants to be involved in the offense.'
Huddle Up: Hester entered Monday night's game with only 2 catches for 27 yards, but exceeded those with 3 grabs for 38 yards, including a 34-yard scoring reception, in the win over the Cowboys. Hester will be involved in the offense, but he still remains down on the list of

Bears | Devin Hester becomes more involved

Source: Footballguys.com

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said offensive coordinator Mike Tice made it a point to get him more involved in the offense against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 after he voiced his displeasure with his role after the first three weeks. '(Tice) was trying to get me involved in the offense,' Hester said. 'He was trying to get me going. He told me he understood what I felt. And he told me he was glad to see a player who wants to be involved in the offense.'

Devin Hester - Hester not happy with role

Source: The Huddle

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is not happy with his lack of touches on offense this season. Hester has just two receptions and two rushes through three games. 'It's hard being one of the top electrifying players in the league and you're not able to get your hands on the ball as much as you want,' Hester said. 'They know I want the ball. I just have to keep working at it, keep my head up, and get better every day. And don't let it distract me.' Hester is waiting to see the 'Hester Package' the team talked about in the offseason. 'Hopefully it'll come one day,' Hester said. 'I'm trying to figure out when it's going to come. It's a disappointing feeling. I know what I'm capable of.'
Huddle Up: For a 2-1 team, there's

Bears | Devin Hester not happy with role

Source: Footballguys.com

Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is not happy with his lack of touches on offense this season. Hester has just two receptions and two rushes through three games. 'It's hard being one of the top electrifying players in the league and you're not able to get your hands on the ball as much as you want,' Hester said. 'They know I want the ball. I just have to keep working at it, keep my head up, and get better every day. And don't let it distract me.' Hester is waiting to see the 'Hester Package' the team talked about in the offseason. 'Hopefully it'll come one day,' Hester said. 'I'm trying to figure out when it's going to come. It's a disappointing feeling. I know what I'm capable of.'

Devin Hester now complaining about his role - Devin Hester | CHI

Source: Rotoworld Football

Devin Hester expressed frustration with his diminishing role in the Bears' offense Friday.