The Chicago Bears closed the door on the career of one ...

Jul 31, 2011

The Chicago Bears closed the door on the career of one of the franchise’s most decorated linemen when center Olin Kreutz was not re-signed.

The Bears added unrestricted free agent Chris Spencer, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract, on Sunday in a move that left players and coaches alike stunned. Kreutz was given an ultimatum on Saturday – take a $4 million, one-year contract or not. The six-time Pro Bowl performer wanted $4.5 million. Neither side budged.

The Bears allowed more sacks than any other NFL team last season. They have added offensive tackle Gabe Carimi, the 29th pick in the draft, but line coach Mike Tice hasn’t had any offseason time to work with him. Now, the weakest area of the team got weaker.

Fantasy Impact:

This is not a positive for any of Chicago's offensive players.

today

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans practices for second straight day

Greg Auman

0 minutes ago

Cooler weather for Bucs practice today -- Wirfs and Evans practicing again. Still no Zyon McCollum, but Troy Hill and Greg Gaines were practicing today.

Related Players: Sterling Shepard, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer

Fantasy Impact:

Fantastic news for fantasy managers hanging on to Mike Evans: he should be considered a WR1 option immediately.

yesterday

49ers TE George Kittle "good to go" for Week 12

KNBR

yesterday · 5:34 PM EST

“I will be playing on Sunday. Very excited, can’t pass up playing the Packers. I will be out there for sure.”

George Kittle says he’s good to go for Sunday

Related Players: Eric Saubert

Fantasy Impact:

Kittle returns to a great matchup against a Packers defense that ranks 26th in TE aFPA. He should be fired up as a high-end TE1 once again.

Bears RB D'Andre Swift misses Wednesday practice

Kevin Fishbain

yesterday · 1:29 PM EST

Per Bears head coach Matt Eberflus: Ryan Bates remains in the concussion protocol. Elijah Hicks (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (groin) won't practice.

Teven Jenkins will be limited.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer

Fantasy Impact:

This is definitely a situation to keep an eye on, as Johnson would have a huge workload if Swift were to miss Week 12. Homer has three rush attempts and zero targets on the year.