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	Iglesias, six others join practice squad
	LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Seven players who were waived by the Bears during final cuts Saturday were placed on the team's eight-man practice squad Sunday.
	Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit
	LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Bears on Saturday reached the NFL's mandatory 53-man roster limit by waiving 21 players including offensive lineman Josh Beekman, safety Al Afalava, special teams standout Tim Shaw, defensive lineman Jarron Gilbert and wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias.
	Bears host Back to School Fair at camp
	The Bears hosted a Back to School Fair for nearly 1,000 children from low-income families during training camp at Olivet Nazarene University.
	Bears focus on big picture, not 0-4 mark
	CLEVELAND - The Bears concluded their first winless preseason since 1998 Thursday night with a 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, but coaches and players aren't discouraged heading into the regular season.
	Collins looks sharp in first Bears outing
	CLEVELAND - Todd Collins may have solidified his role as the Bears' No. 2 quarterback with a strong debut performance in Thursday night's 13-10 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns.
	Olsen is confident offense will excel
	CLEVELAND - The Bears weren't exactly a juggernaut in the preseason, scoring only 46 points, the second fewest in the NFL. But tight end Greg Olsen isn't concerned as the regular-season looms.
	Larry Mayer's Bears-Browns game blog
	Larry Mayer's Bears-Browns game blog
	Bears GM speaks to media before finale
	CLEVELAND -- Bears general manager Jerry Angelo discussed several topics with the Chicago media prior to Thursday night's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns:
	Preseason finale not meaningless to all
	CLEVELAND, Ohio - Bears starters are expected to see little if any playing time in tonight's preseason finale against the Browns. But the game is hardly meaningless for some of their teammates.
	Collins will get start in preseason finale
	LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Jay Cutler didn't throw a single pass in last year's preseason finale, handing off to running back Kevin Jones six straight times on the Bears' opening possession before exiting.

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Chicago Bears : Chalk Talk Top Stories
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	When will Bears make their final roster cuts?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	How much concern should there be about preseason?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	Will Bears starters play more in preseason finale?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	Are Bears thinking about benching Chris Williams?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	Why didn't Bears use more pass protections?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	Could Bears make changes in secondary?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	Which one player can the Bears least afford to lose?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	Why was Marten working ahead of Louis at right guard?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	Will rookie safety Major Wright start this season?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.
	Could receiver Earl Bennett be a surprise cut?
	Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.

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Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Bears

	Bears WR Knox conditioned for a breakout season 1283752860
	Despite his quiet demeanor, Bears receiver Johnny Knox gained a lot of attention at training camp, and he finished the preseason with a team-high seven catches for 135 yards, drawing praise from his quarterback, his offensive coordinator and his coach. ''He's a pro, and he wants to be one of the best around,'' coach Lovie Smith said.
	Bengals add LeFevour to their regular roster 1283752860
	The Bears gambled and lost when they released quarterback Dan LeFevour with hopes of him clearing waivers and joining the practice squad.

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DailyHerald.com > Sports > Chicago Bears

	Just what can we expect from the Bears? 8-8 looks about right
	Wins and losses don't matter in the preseason. But blocking and tackling do - and the Bears didn't do either particularly well the past three weeks.
	Ex-Bears QB Dan LeFevour picked up by Bengals
	Although the Bears cut sixth-round draft pick Dan LeFevour Saturday, they were hoping to add him to their practice squad today.
	Bears sign 7 to practice squad
	The Bears signed seven players to their practice squad today, including wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias, their third-round draft pick last year.
	Bears cut some high draft picks to get to 53-man limit
	Bears draft picks took a beating Saturday as the team reduced its roster to the 53-man limit.

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chicagotribune.com - Chicago Bears
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	Trade rumors rile Bears' Olsen
	'I know there is no truth behind it,' tight end says Greg Olsen bit his tongue, for the most part, all offseason as he was bombarded with questions about his projected role in Mike Martz's scheme.
	Dan Pompei: They had talent, but didn't fit with Bears
	There are stories behind the stories on what went wrong with third-round picks Jarron Gilbert and Juaquin Iglesias were cut after showing little in their 17 months in Chicago, but there is a story behind the story on what went wrong with the third-round picks.
	Bears sign Iglesias to practice squad; Jets try to claim Gilbert
	Jets' claim on Gilbert doesn't go through The Bears waived wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias on Saturday, but they have not given up on the third-round draft pick from 2009.
	Chicago accountant is world's top-ranked fantasy player
	John Rozek recently was named the king of fantasy football by the World Championship of Fantasy Sports The best football player in the world is a soft-spoken, 37-year-old accountant from the Gold Coast.
	Cutler on Martz: 'I have a lot of respect for the guy. I really do.'
	Maybe offensive system was problem last season for Bears rather than talent level Jay Cutler was leaning back in a chair talking about his relationship with Mike Martz when he was asked how he felt about it being called a "bromance."
	Bears dump high draft picks to trim roster to 53
	Gilbert and Iglesias, the Bears top two picks a year ago, are among those cut but Garrett Wolfe survives The Bears haven't had a draft turn out so badly since they selected Dan Bazuin and Michael Okwo in consecutive rounds in 2007.
	Can any of perennially poor teams make playoffs this year?
	There are 7 that haven't made playoffs in 5-to-10 seasons but a couple have shot The NFL is built on competitive balance and the notion that any team from any sized market has a chance of winning.
	10 things you might not know about the Bears
	Now the Bears are the biggest sports team in town. But it didn't begin that way.
	Bears not showing nostalgia for 2009 draft
	In the past, the Bears seemed to hang on to unproductive draft picks far too long. They certainly are not showing much nostalgia for the 2009 draft.
	Unable to make a trade, Bears release LB Shaw