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July 17, 2012
VIDEO: Matt Forte Highlights Show Bears RB Brings An Explosive Element To Offense
Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears agreed to a long-term contract on Monday, so let's celebrate with highlight clips from the 2011-12 NFL season.
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July 17, 2012
Matt Forte's Contract Extension May Mercifully End Chicago Sports' Darkest Timeline
The Chicago Bears and Matt Forte agreed to a four-year extension on Monday. SB Nation Chicago's Ricky O'Donnell is hoping the deal signals the end to a particularly rough stretch for our local teams.
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July 16, 2012
Matt Forte Contract Details Revealed
Some specifics regarding Matt Forte's new contract have been released.
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July 16, 2012
Chicago Bears Players Congratulate Matt Forte On His New Contract Via Twitter
The Chicago Bears and running back Matt Forte agreed on an extension on Monday. Bears players took to Twitter to congratulate their teammate.
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July 16, 2012
Matt Forte Contract Update: Bears RB Gets $18 Million Guaranteed, Wanted $20 Million
Matt Forte will make $4.5 million per year, which marks a concession on the part of the Bears, but still marks an intriguing divide between pro athlete salaries.
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July 16, 2012
Matt Forte Contract Update: Forte, Bears Agree To Four-Year Contract
The Chicago Bears and running back Matt Forte have reportedly agreed to a four-year contract.
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July 16, 2012
If Matt Forte Doesn't Sign An Extension Today By 3:00 P.M., He'll Play For The Franchise Tag
Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears need to reach an agreement on a long-term extension today, or the running back will be forced to play under the franchise tag.
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July 13, 2012
Matt Forte Contract: Bears Making 'Considerable Progress' On 5-Year Deal
The Chicago Bears and Matt Forte are reportedly working on a five-year contract extension.
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May 26, 2012
Matt Forte Update: Chicago Bears Concerned About Running Back's Knees, According To Report
The Bears worry Matt Forte's knees might not be able to hold up.
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May 22, 2012
Reminder: The Bears Have More Than Enough Cap Space To Give Matt Forte An Extension
The Bears have enough cap space to give Matt Forte an extension, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen.
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March 29, 2012
Matt Forte Contract Update: Chicago Bears, Running Back Stuck In Stalemate (SB Nation Chicago Podcast)
The Chicago Bears and running back Matt Forte are stuck at an impasse. Forte has wanted a new long term deal for over a year, but he doesn't find the one the Bears offered him to be satisfactory. On the SB Nation Chicago podcast, we discuss Forte's lack of leverage and get optimistic about the Bears' offense in 2012.
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March 23, 2012
Matt Forte Contract Squabble: Michael Bush, Twitter, Disrespect, And The Chicago Bears
When the Chicago Bears signed free agent running back Michael Bush to a four-year contract on Thursday, seemingly everyone was happy. Everyone, that is, expect for incumbent running back Matt Forte, who is still waiting for a new deal.