Nevada DE Dontay Moch might be the case study for the continuing trend of faster defensive linemen, and he shattered an NFL Scouting Combine record in the 40-yard dash with a 4.45-second run Monday.

Four NFL players are trying their luck at the global version of football during a visit to the host country of the World Cup.

At the owners’ meeting earlier this week, Bears coach Lovie Smith announced that Israel Idonije would be moving to defensive end. So where does that leave fellow defensive end Alex Brown?

Charlotte Observer columnist Tom Sorensen isn’t buying Julius Pepper‘s story that he wanted to stay with the Panthers, especially after he rejected a 2007 contract offer that would have made him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable developments.

The Bears expect to have CB Charles Tillman (concussion) and DT Tommie Harris (knee) for Sunday’s game against the Rams, according to a team source.

Teams have released their practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at what’s happening with some of the notable players.

The NFL fined Bears QB Jay Cutler $20,000 for abuse toward a game official and DT Tommie Harris $7,500 for throwing a punch at a player during Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports, citing a league source.

The 49ers will need Frank Gore to be prepared for a heavy work load on Thursday night against the Bears, as backup RB Glen Coffee (concussion) has been officially ruled out.

Officials ejected Tommie Harris on the fifth play of Sunday’s game at Soldier Field after the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle threw a punch at Cardinals OL Deuce Lutui, who was down on the ground. The Bears were issued a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness.

Bears WR Devin Hester and DT Tommie Harris will play against the Cardinals, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora confirmed through a league source.

Teams have released their Week 9 injury reports through Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

Teams have released their Week 9 injury reports through Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

Teams have released their Week 8 injury reports through Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

The Bears won’t have DT Tommie Harris for their pivotal game against the Bengals, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.