Posts Tagged ‘devin-hester’

D.J. Moore out; Hester probable Sunday at Oakland

Nickelback D.J. Moore will miss his second straight game on Sunday, as the Bears prepare to face the Raiders. On the good side, the playmaking defensive back is making progress, according to coach Lovie Smith. “He’s making progress,” coach Smith said. “He’s walking a lot better. But he hasn’t done anything this week so maybe a [...]

Hester Named NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week

Bears wide receiver/punt returner Devin Hester has been named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week, the team announced on Wednesday. For Hester, this is the third Special Teams Player of the Week award of the season and 12th of his illustrious career. In Sunday’s 37-13 win over the Detroit Lions, Hester returned three [...]

Week 10 NFL Injury Update

Ahmad Bradshaw has been ruled out this week, leaving Brandon Jacobs and DJ Ware as the primary ball carriers. Jacobs should be the one to get the most reps with his bruising style but should be limited in his production. The key here will be how many goal line touches he gets and if it pays off. Andre [...]

Hester misses practice; expected to play Sunday

The Windy City Flyer did not participate in practice for the second consecutive day, leaving his status up in the air for the Lions. “We’re still hopeful for Devin,” Bears coach Lovie Smith said. “It’s never good when a player doesn’t practice, but if he’s ready to go Sunday there is still a chance we’ll [...]

Lions at Bears Friday Injury Report

Detroit Out: RB Jahvid Best (concussion) Questionable: S Louis Delmas (foot), P Ryan Donahue (right quadriceps), DT Sammie Lee Hill (ankle) Probable: WR Rashied Davis (foot), K Jason Hanson (left knee), TE Brandon Pettigrew (elbow), QB Matthew Stafford (finger, ankle) Chicago Out: T Gabe Carimi (knee) Questionable: WR Devin Hester (ankle) Probable: TE Kellen Davis [...]

Devin Hester named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month

Bears electrifying playmaker Devin Hester was named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Month for October after recording eight punt returns for 130 yards (16.3 avg) with a 69-yard touchdown and nine kickoff returns for 278 yards (30.9 avg) with a 98-yard score. Hester was the only player in the NFL to record both [...]

Bears WR Bennett status vs. Buccaneers: a lot “closer” to playing

The biggest question for the Bears heading into Sunday’s affair with the NFC South-leading Bucs: will wide receiver Earl Bennett return? Head coach Lovie Smith has upgraded Bennett’s status (torso) to being a lot “closer” to playing this weekend, despite a report saying the Vanderbilt alum will likely be held out for Week seven’s matchup [...]

Bears vs. Buccaneers Friday Injury Report

Chicago Out: T Gabe Carimi (knee), DT Matt Toeaina (knee) Probable: WR Earl Bennett (torso, chest), TE Kellen Davis (elbow), WR Devin Hester (chest), S Anthony Walters (knee), S Major Wright (hip) Tampa Bay Out: C Jeff Faine (biceps), WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle) Doubtful: RB LeGarrette Blount (knee) Questionable: DT Gerald McCoy (ankle), TE Luke [...]