Dick Evey, Chicago Bears tackle and Tennessee star who spent 8 years in NFL, dies at 72 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service in Maryville, Tenn., says he died Thursday at the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home in Knoxville after a long illness. Evey played from 1964-69 with the...

Dick Evey, a Chicago Bears tackle and Tennessee star who spent 8 years in NFL, dies at 72 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service in Maryville, Tenn., says he died Thursday at the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home in Knoxville after a long illness. Evey played from 1964-69 with the...

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher ended his illustrious NFL career Wednesday when he announced his retirement. Now it's time for the next chapter in his life.

Mike Ditka was a trailblazer at the tight end position for the Chicago Bears and he will also be the last of his kind.

Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy wasn't the only Packers representative speaking with fond remembrance about the career of Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher on Wednesday.

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher ended his illustrious NFL career Wednesday when he announced his retirement. Now it's time for the next chapter in his life.

Why did it take so long for Brian Urlacher to leave the game? It could have been the pride a world-class athlete needs to become truly great at what he does. It could have been merely mercenary, the desire for another big payday. The end for Urlacher -- in limbo for months until he announced his retirement Wednesday -- wasn't graceful, but then, life doesn't end gracefully either, except in fantasy. He was broken, physically. He was worn out...

CHICAGO _ Brian Urlacher, former Chicago Bears All-Pro linebacker, announced his retirement from the NFL via Twitter on Wednesday, three days shy of his 35th birthday.

I never would have pegged Brian Urlacher as the sentimental type, but I love that he is.

Defensive tackle Andre Fluellen wanted to stay in Detroit. After all, the Lions picked him in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft, and he still has a home downtown near Eastern Market.