Emanuel Considering 5,000-Seat Expansion At Soldier Field
The stadium that's home to the Chicago Bears has a capacity of 61,500 people for football games and 63,500 for other events.
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The stadium that's home to the Chicago Bears has a capacity of 61,500 people for football games and 63,500 for other events.
The 26-year-old Corey Wooton had 3 1/2 sacks in 2013.
Adam Hoge projects all seven of the Bears' 2014 draft picks in his second mock draft of the offseason.
Logistically, Chicago could host the big game, but Soldier Field's smaller capacity is a hold-up.
The move gives the Bears more depth in their defensive backfield.
Dante Rosario was acquired by the Bears in a trade just before the start of last season.
Even an average defense would do wonders for the Bears, but it will take more to compete for the big prize.
Jay Cutler has shown as much improvement in Year 1 as any QB whom Marc Trestman has ever coached.
Roberto Garza is set to come back to the Bears for one more season.
Melton figures to sign a one-year deal coming off an injury, while many will look at Tillman.
