Report: Ex-Bear Johnny Knox Done With Football
Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox is done with football, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Baffoe: The Who And What Of The Late Johnny Knox
There is little, in fact, to praise about Knox. What was he? A drone much like any other, facemasked and faceless as we belched and screamed.
Bears Terminate Johnny Knox's Contract
After having to sit out the entire 2012 season with a serious back injury, the Bears terminated the contract of Johnny Knox Tuesday.
Bears Place Knox On PUP List, Hardin On IR; Cut 9 Others
The Chicago Bears have placed wide receiver Johnny Knox on the PUP list, placed rookie safety Brandon Hardin on the injured reserve list, and cut nine other players in their effort to get down to get to the 75-man roster limit by Monday.
Knox To Begin Training Camp On PUP List
Knox, who underwent spinal fusion surgery during the offseason, will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list.
Johnny Knox Not Sure He'll Play In 2012
A noticeably thinner Johnny Knox was on the field at Wednesday's OTA, but he wasn't doing much more than retrieving balls and aiding the execution of practice.
Bernstein: No Pressure On Phil Emery
We still know little about Phil Emery, but the guy knows how to buy himself the benefit of the doubt, and quickly.
Report: Knox Will Open Season On PUP List
While it is uncertain whether or not Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox will even play in 2012, he will start the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Photo: Johnny Knox's Back Brace
Check out his picture of Johny Knox's back brace.
Silverman: Say Goodbye To 2011, Prepare For 2012
There's no use looking back now. The 2011 season is over and it' time to start preparing for the future.
Bears Place Conte On Injured Reserve
Bears safety Chris Conte was placed on injured reserved along with wide receiver Johnny Knox, who had back surgery Monday, the team announced in a news release.
Knox Spinal Surgery A Success
Johnny Knox's spinal surgery was a success, his agent said on Twitter Monday.
Smith Confirms Knox Out For Year, Future Bright
Considering he was undergoing spinal surgery, it was assumed Johnny Knox would miss the rest of the season, but head coach Lovie Smith confirmed as much Monday.
Lovie: Hanie Shouldn't Get All The Blame For Bears' Loss
Bears Coach Lovie Smith said quarterback Caleb Hanie should not get all the blame for the crushing loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, but would not rule out any lineup changes for when the Bears take on the Green Bay Packers next week.
Seahawks Return 2 Hanie Picks For TDs, Crush Bears 38-14
The Bears are still mathematically in the playoff hunt, but barely, after being mowed down by the Seattle Seahawks in the second half at Soldier Field Sunday.
Knox To Undergo Back Surgery
Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox suffered a scary middle back injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Bernstein: Without Cutler, Bears In Chaos
I guess we have the most practical definition yet of Franchise Quarterback.
Shepkowski: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Bears-Chiefs
A week ago, it was understandable to remain optimistic about the Bears chances going forward, despite obvious issues. This week, it's impossible.
Cutler: 'It Could Be I'm Done For The Season'
Jay Cutler spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time since breaking his thumb and acknowledged that while he really wants to play, it's possible his season is over.
Shepkowski: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Bears-Raiders
Here are the good, bad and ugly from this week's Bears-Raiders game.
Cutler Leads Bears Past Chargers, 31-20
Cutler threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears won their fifth straight, beating Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers 31-20 on Sunday.
Angelo: Roy Williams Controls His Future
Bears general manager Jerry Angelo said Williams' future in the NFL is completely up to the performance of the veteran wide receiver.
Durkin: Bears First Quarter Report Card
Lovie Smith evaluates the regular season in four quarters, so let's evaluate Lovie's crew in the same fashion.
Holmes: What To Watch For - Panthers At Bears
It's only Week 4, but don't get it twisted, this is a big game for the Bears. You don't want to have a three-game losing streak and you don't want to lose an NFC game at home.
Shepkowski: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Bears-Packers
Another Sunday, another absolute annihilation of the Chicago Bears by a far superior football team.
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Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
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Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
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House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
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Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
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Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
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Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
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Northwestern's David Braun named Big Ten Coach of the Year
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American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
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Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
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The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
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Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
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Police seek to identify men from running gun battle in Chicago in September
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Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
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Video shows thieves smashing into, burglarizing Edgewater neighborhood bakery
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Classes resume at Northwestern University Chicago campus after shot fired, lockdown
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