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| Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett could start at wide receiver this season if the team decides to use WR Devin Hester for a special package of plays. |
| Fantasy Impact: Don't count on it with a talented rookie around but Bennett could get a little more playing time early in the season before fading out. |
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| Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett managed just one reception in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers, and it went for a 49-yard gain to the Green Bay 1-yard line in the third quarter. Bennett's production has tailed off significantly since QB Jay Cutler (thumb) went down with an injury. He has just four receptions for 79 yards over his past five games. |
| Fantasy Impact: Bennett isn't worth using right now. |
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| Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett said he plans to wear his banned orange cleats, that have netted him $15,000 in fines, for the team's Dec. 25 game. Bennett said Tuesday, Dec. 6, that the orange cleats are 'in the family vault,' but 'I think I'm gonna pull them back out for Christmas; probably Lambeau (Field).' |
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| Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett signed a four-year contract extension worth $18 million with $9 million in guaranteed money. |
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| The Chicago Bears have signed WR Earl Bennett to a contract extension. Terms of the extension were not disclosed. |
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| Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett posted 75 receiving yards on three receptions in Week 11 against the San Diego Chargers. Bennett has 75 or more receiving yards in each of his three games since returning from a chest injury. |
| Fantasy Impact: Bennett is the top fantasy receiver for the Bears right now, playing well since his return from injury. He is worth using as a No. 3 fantasy receiver. |
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| Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett will not be allowed to take the field if he is wearing his illegal orange cleats in Week 11. Bennett has been fined twice for wearing the orange cleats. |
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| Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett was fined $10,000 for wearing orange cleats in a second consecutive game Week 10, a violation of the league's dress code. |
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| Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett had six receptions for 81 yards in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions, leading the team in receiving for the second straight week since returning from a chest injury. |
| Fantasy Impact: Bennett is emerging as the top receiver in this offense. He is worth a look in all formats. |
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| Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett might see time on punt returns in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions if WR Devin Hester (ankle) cannot go. Bennett is averaging 10.7 yards per punt return for his career, including a 49-yard touchdown in 2009. 'If I get in, I know what to do, so it shouldn't be strange to me,' Bennett said. |
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