Israel Idonije News

Dec 7, 2008; Chicago, IL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Brian Witherspoon is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije on a kick return during the first quarter at Soldier Field.

Kyle Adams #86 of the Chicago Bears breaks the tackle of Brian Witherspoon #29 of the New York Giants during a preseason game at New Meadowlands Stadium on August 22, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. Assuming Shea McClellin wins the starting job at defensive end, will Israel Idonije be backing him up or will the Bears move Idonije to defensive tackle? Unlike with the offensive ... (more)

Earlier today we took a look at a recent draft pick from 2011 who had some decent success last season and looks locked into a starting position to begin 2012.

In Phil Emery's first offseason as Bears general manager, he has gone out and gotten quarterback Jay Cutler new weapons on offense as well as improving both the cornerback position and special teams .

Israel Idonije says the suicide of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau is heartbreaking and "sheds light on the other side of the game." I remember when Idonije left the modest confines of the U of M Bisons to chase his NFL dream, signing a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns.

The Chicago Bears reached a four-year agreement Friday with first-round pick Shea McClellin, ESPNChicago reported .

The Chicago Bears selected defensive end Shea McClellin out of Boise State with the 19th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft so that he could compete with incumbent defensive end Israel Idonije.

Anthony Adams , Tommie Harris , Israel Idonije , Matt Toeaina , Amobi Okoye , Henry Melton , Stephen Paea , Chicago Bears Veteran defensive tackle Tommie Harris had some good years and some underwhelming years with the Chicago Bears , and injuries have limited his production in the past few seasons, but that doesn't mean the Bears aren't open to ... (more)

Now that we've gone over the Bears ' draft, it's time to look ahead to the summer and training Camp - where veterans will try to hold onto their jobs and rookies will struggle to take them over.