John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneIn his sixth NFL season, he appeared in all 16 games, making two starts, while on a one-year contract. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneLed the team with 10 special teams tackles despite playing only 11 games. Spent the first two on the practice squad and missed three others with an ankle injury. Contract status: Signed through 2018- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneSuffered a torn ACL in his right knee in the Bears' third exhibition game and spent the rest of the season on injured reserve. Contract status: Restricted free agent.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWas hampered by illness and injuries from the start of training camp, undergoing an appendectomy and suffering finger and groin injuries. When finally healthy, he struggled to get up to speed and finished with just three catches for 51 yards. Contract status: Signed through 2018 on $11 million contract, but guaranteed money is up.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneIn his second season with the Bears, the left guard started 13 games, missing one with a rib injury and the final two of the year with an ankle injury. A veteran of 10 NFL seasons (eight with the Packers), he enters the final year of his Bears contract. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Andy Lyons / Getty ImagesBears' second-round draft pick out of Division II Ashland in 2017 totaled 12 catches for 127 yards in 13 games. Missed the final three games with a chest injury. Contract status: Signed through 2020.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneAfter coming back from ankle surgery in 2016, Long battled through shoulder, hand and neck injuries to play in nine games before the Bears finally decided to shut him down in December. The right guard already had neck surgery and could have more procedures, so it could be a long offseason of recovery. Contract status: Signed through 2021.
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneHad four sacks a forced fumble in 13 games after missing all of training camp due to a right knee irregularity that was discovered when he reported. Missed three of the final four games with a shoulder injury. Contract status: Signed through 2019 with no guaranteed money remaining
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneWent on injured reserve in September for the third time in three seasons since the Bears selected him No. 7 overall in the 2015 draft. He fractured his left shoulder blade in the first game of the season and now has 21 catches in five games with the Bears in three years. Contract status: Signed through 2018 with a fifth-year option in 2019.
- Phil Velasquez / Chicago TribuneCame back from an ACL tear in his right knee in 2016 to play in seven games, filling in at center when injuries forced Cody Whitehair out of position. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneA lost season for the 2016 fourth-round pick. A preseason hamstring injury landed him on injured reserve for 11 games, and he ended up playing only two. Contract status: Signed through 2019
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneBroke his left arm and suffered nerve damage in the third game of the season. Was designated to return from injured reserve but never played again. Contract status: Signed through 2019 but has no guaranteed money remaining
- Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneIn the first year of a three-year contract, he had 15 catches for 180 yards. Missed two games with a mystery illness midseason. Contract status: Signed through 2019; $10 million of $18 million contract is guaranteed.
- Charles Rex Arbogast / APRebounded from an injury-ruined 2016 with a standout season highlighted by improved ball production. He had two interceptions and tied for second in the NFL with 22 pass breakups. Gave up some big plays but was consistently competitive. Always a willing, physical tackler. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- Nam Y. Huh / APBackup slot cornerback had a sack, a forced fumble and 15 tackles. Contract status: Signed through 2018
- Michael Perez / APLost his job to Eddie Jackson in preseason but started 10 games after Quintin Demps broke his left arm. Had 67 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbles and one recovery. Returned an interception for a touchdown against the Ravens. Contract status: Signed through 2019
- Kamil Krzaczynski / Chicago TribuneGreene (60) He was promoted from the practice squad in the second-to-last week of the season because of injuries on the line but didn't play in a game. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneVeteran was injured and cut in the preseason but was re-signed in December to combat a wave of injuries at safety. Started three games before suffering a season-ending concussion. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- Adam Bettcher / Getty ImagesHis 18 quarterback hits were second-most on the team. Ended up leading the outside linebacker group with 640 snaps played (61 percent) because injuries decimated it. Had three sacks, a forced fumble and two special teams tackles. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- Charles Rex Arbogast / APIn his fourth season with the Bears, totaled a career-high 24 catches for 376 yards and a touchdown. Averaged a team-best 15.7 yards per catch. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneBears' second-round draft pick in 2016 has started every game in his two seasons, most of them at center this season but for the handful of games he moved because of injuries on the line. Contract status: Signed through 2019.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneSuffered a knee injury in the season's second-to-last game against the Browns to break his streak of not missing a snap this season. The sixth-year right tackle has played in 30 games over two seasons with the Bears. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Nam Y. Huh / APHad two sacks and 12 tackles in 12 games in his first season as a lineman after transitioning from outside linebacker. Contract status: Signed through 2018
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneTore his left pectoralis muscle on the first play of the season and went on injured reserve after the first game. Then was suspended for his second performance-enhancing drug violation in two years. The Bears will not bring him back. Contract status: Signed through 2018; Bears would save $3 million against the 2018 cap by cutting him
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneSpecial teams captain had seven tackles in that phase. Missed three games (hamstring). Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- Brian Blanco / Getty ImagesClaimed off waivers from the Ravens to start the season, he was active for just three games. Contract status: Signed through 2019.
- Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneBears claimed him off waivers from the Buccaneers before the first game of the season to replaced injured Patrick Scales. He played in all 16 games. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneSelfless, rugged first- and second-down run defender had 2½ sacks and 32 tackles. Played 49 percent of snaps before knee injury sidelined him for the final four games. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneFinished second on the team with 4 ½ sacks despite missing the final six games with a torn MCL and PCL in his right knee. Also had a safety and a fumble recovery. Had surgery and might not be ready to participate in the offseason program in April. Contract status: Signed through 2019 with a team option for 2020.
- Bruce Kluckhohn / APFive-year veteran of the Titans signed a one-year contract with the Bears in March and became their most productive receiver. Totaled 59 catches for 614 yards and a touchdown over 16 games. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneSpent 12 weeks on the practice squad and appeared in one game, playing 10 snaps against the Bengals. Contract status: Signed through 2018
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneLed the team with a career-high 8½ sacks in 2017. Highly productive run defender because of his strong anchor violent punch. Inconsistent gap discipline stood out to coaches but he still tied for ninth in the NFL with 15 tackles-for-loss. A vocal centerpiece of the defense and team. Contract status: Signed through 2021
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribunePlayed 59 percent of the snaps because of injuries to other linebackers and finished second on the team with 84 tackles. He also forced a fumble and had two sacks. Demonstrated growth by more consistently being around the ball and in the right position Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneBears' third kicker of the year was 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and 7-for-9 on extra-point attempts in four games. A veteran of 13 NFL seasons, he'll be 36 when the 2018 season starts. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneInstinctive linebacker began the season on the practice squad but played 11 games. Had 13 defensive tackles and two on special teams. Contract status: Restricted free agent
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneLost his starting job after four games and never regained confidence. Owner of worst 2017 blooper — fumbled the ball while celebrating before crossing the goal line on a blocked field goal return. Played only 47 defensive snaps over the final 12 games. Contract status: Signed through 2019 but Bears would save $4 million by cutting him before March 16
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneDid not ascend defensively as the team hoped the former fourth-round pick would but he became a valued member of special teams. Had three special teams tackles. Of his 86 defensive snaps, 59 were in one game (at Lions on Dec. 16). Contract status: Signed through 2019
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneEmerged as a defensive building block after winning a starting role in training camp. Won coaches over with his ability to identify formations and adjustments before the snap. Scored two return touchdowns in a 17-3 win over the Panthers. Finished with two forced fumbles, one interception and 67 tackles. Contract status: Signed through 2020
- Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneBackup nose tackle had eight tackles in eight games. Played 10 percent of the Bears' defensive snaps. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- Mitchell Leff / Getty ImagesIn five games as a rookie, played 41 defensive snaps (36 against the Eagles on Nov. 26). He had a fumble recovery and two tackles. Spent the final five games on injured reserve with a knee injury he suffered in practice. Contract status: Signed through 2018
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneBears' starter entering the season was benched four games in after totaling eight turnovers, including five interceptions. Four of those turnovers came in his final game, against the Packers on Sept. 28. He was 93-for-140 for 833 yards and four touchdown passes. Contract status: Signed through 2019. But only $18.5 million of $45 million contract was guaranteed.
- Michael Conroy / APBears' fifth-round draft pick in 2017 out of Division II Kutztown was on injured reserve all year with a shoulder injury. Contract status: Signed through 2020.
- Alyssa Pointer / Chicago TribuneWhile attempting a touchdown catch in his eighth game of the season, tore the popliteal artery behind his left knee and needed emergency surgery to save his leg. Has had at least eight surgeries to get to the point where he can slowly walk with a brace. His football future remains unclear. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneThe slot cornerback continues to have durability issues (missed four games with a knee injury) but played 66 percent of the snaps in 12 games. Had two interceptions, a forced fumble, six pass breakups, a sack and a punt return touchdown on a trick play. Contract status: Restricted free agent
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneTorn triceps limited him to four games, in which he had two sacks and four quarterback hits. Contract status: Signed through 2018 with no guaranteed money remaining
- Jeff Haynes / APHad one sack in 34 snaps over four games. Contract status: Signed through 2018
- Michael Perez / APHad 18 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble in his second NFL season. Preseason ascent to a starting role was halted by a glute injury, and he ended up a reserve behind Unrein. Played 41 percent of the defensive snaps but 53 percent in the final four games when Unrein was out. Contract status: Signed through 2019
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAfter signing a four-year contract extension before the season, the left tackle didn't miss a snap all season and is nearing 3,000 consecutive snaps, dating to 2015. Contract status: Signed through 2021.
- Mark Zaleski / APAfter totaling 66 catches for 888 yards in 2016, tore the ACL in his left knee in the third exhibition game and spent the year on injured reserve. Back to light running and strength training, he expects to be ready for the start of training camp. Contract status: Restricted free agent.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneBecame the first Bears player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first two career seasons. He finished sixth in the NFL with 1,122 rushing yards on 276 carries, with nine touchdowns. But he failed to top his rookie-year total of 1,313 yards. Contract status: Signed through 2019.
- Paul Sancya / APPlaced on injured reserve and cut after the preseason but returned after injuries decimated the outside linebacker group. Played the final five games and finished third on the team with four sacks. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneAfter spending his first two seasons in the NFL with the Lions, the Bears claimed him off waivers and he played in all 16 games. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWent on injured reserve for his entire second season with the Bears after tearing his hamstring in August. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneInstinctive tackler and defensive co-captain made a big impact when healthy and available for long stretches. Led the team with 89 tackles despite missing four games (one for suspension, three for a strained calf). Had an interception, fumble recovery and forced fumble. Contract status: Signed through 2019
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneUndrafted rookie out of Illinois State made his NFL debut on Christmas Eve against the Browns, the only game he played. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneSigned a one-year, $2 million contract with the Bears in the offseason and wasn't active for any regular-season games as he took a backseat to Mitch Trubisky and Mike Glennon. Sanchez, 31, has played in six games over the last three seasons with the Bears, Cowboys and Eagles. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneProvided needed veteran line depth as the Bears dealt with various late-season injuries. The sixth-year NFL lineman played in 11 games on a one-year contract with the Bears. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneAcquired from the Chargers on Oct. 26, he had 23 catches for 334 yards and a touchdown over eight games. The Bears kept their conditional 2018 seventh-round draft pick offered to the Chargers for Inman because he didn't finish with 25 catches. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneThe Bears' fourth-round draft pick in 2017 put together a nice all-around year. He totaled 370 rushing yards on 87 carries, had 53 catches for 353 yards and 583 kick return yards and 272 punt return yards. He had passing, rushing, receiving and punt return touchdowns. Contract status: Signed through 2020.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneOscillated between the practice squad and active roster five times. Made six special teams tackles. Contract status: Restricted free agent
- Joe Robbins / Getty ImagesStrong, smart interior lineman formed a menacing run-stopping tandem with Akiem Hicks. Single blockers have difficulty moving him off his spot, and he is disciplined staying his gap. In line for a multi-million-dollar contract extension this offseason. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribunePlayed in 14 games in his second season with the Bears and had 13 catches for 129 yards. Contract status: Exclusive-rights free agent.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneIn his fourth season as Bears punter, averaged a career-best 47 yards per punt — tied for ninth in the NFL — and a net average of 39.7 yards. He pinned 27 punts inside the 20-yard line and had a long of 69. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribunePromoted from the practice squad after Zach Miller's season-ending knee injury, he logged his time on special teams in eight games. Contract status: Signed through 2018.
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneSolid man-to-man cornerback wasn't tested as often as Kyle Fuller was. Credited with seven pass breakups and recovered one fumble but didn't have an interception for the second straight year. Only nine defensive backs were penalized more than the seven times he was. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent
- John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneAfter replacing kicker Connor Barth on Nov. 20, appeared in just two games because he aggravated a groin injury that prompted the Chiefs to cut him this year. He was 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on extra-point attempts. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJoined the Bears as a free agent on a one-year deal in his fifth NFL season. Had nine carries for 29 yards and 20 catches for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Contract status: Unrestricted free agent.
- Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneIn his second season, missed an opportunity to take over as the full-time starter because of a pectoral injury in Week 2. Played 36 percent of the snaps all season but 67 percent in the final eight games. Forced a fumble and had two sacks. Contract status: Signed through 2019
- Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneNo. 2 overall draft pick in 2017 set Bears rookie records with 196 completions and 2,193 passing yards. He finished with seven passing touchdowns, seven interceptions and a quarterback rating of 77.5 over 12 games after taking over for Mike Glennon. Contract status: Signed through 2020 with a fifth-year option in 2021.
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The Bears hired former NFL receiver Mike Furrey to be their receivers coach, the team announced Friday.
Furrey played in the league for eight seasons (2003-10); Bears fans probably would remember him best for his three seasons with the Lions (2006-08).
He spent the last two seasons as head coach at Limestone College, a Division II school in Gaffney, S.C. Before that, he coached receivers at Marshall University from 2013 to ’15.
Furrey’s arrival casts heavy doubt on whether incumbent quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone will remain with the team as part of coach Matt Nagy’s staff.
The Bears valued Ragone’s work ethic and effect on quarterback Mitch Trubisky’s development last season. He played quarterback for the Texans from 2003 to ’05, experience that helped Trubisky’s transition to the NFL. Nagy and Ragone are represented by the same agency.
But Nagy has requested permission to interview multiple candidates for quarterbacks coach, a person with knowledge of the situation said. One of them is Pat O’Hara, the Texans offensive assistant who played quarterback in the Arena Football League in the 2000s, the same time Nagy did.
If Ragone weren’t retained as quarterbacks coach, there was a notion he might switch to receivers coach, a position he held with the Titans in 2011 and ’12. But with Furrey on board, that’s no longer an option.
Furrey inherits a group of receivers that could be totally overhauled this offseason. The Bears plan to be aggressive in free agency and the draft upgrading the quality of Trubisky’s targets.
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