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Justin Fields and the Bears are learning the Eberflus way

Since Matt Eberflus took over as coach of the Chicago Bears, second-year quarterback Justin Fields and his teammates are adjusting to a new way of doing things
APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Bilal Nichols: 'I grew up watching the Raiders. It's a dream come true' Defensive tackle Bilal Nichols discusses joining the Silver and Black, the defensive line and more.
MARCH 17, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders sign DT Bilal Nichols Nichols has appeared in 60 games with 49 starts, recording 146 tackles (77 solo), 11 sacks, one interception, five passes defensed, two forc...
MARCH 17, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
Photos: New Raiders DT Bilal Nichols View photos of new Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols in action. Over 60 games, Nichols has recorded 146 tackles, 11 sacks, 31 QB hits,...
MARCH 17, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders overhaul d-line by signing Jones, trading Ngakoue

Two people familiar with the moves confirm that the Raiders will finalize a three-year deal with former Arizona edge rusher Chandler Jones and trade Yannick Ngakoue to Indianapolis
MARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press
To join Raiders Nichols agreed Wednesday with the Raiders on a two-year, $11 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Nichols is a proven starter who will help shore up Las Vegas' defensive front. He enjoyed a career season with Chicago in 2021, recording 51 tackles and three sacks in 17 appearances.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders to sign former Bears DT Bilal Nichols Former Bears DT Bilal Nichols is cashing in during free agency as he’s expected to sign with the Raiders.
MARCH 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Chicago Bears Hold 'Em or Fold 'Em: DL Bilal Nichols What should the Chicago Bears do with DL Bilal Nichols, who is set to hit free agency this offseason?
MARCH 12, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

The Chicago Bears opted to make sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 11 years
MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Strong performance in finale Nichols tallied half a sack and five tackles in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 51 tackles and three sacks.
Impact Nichols tallied half a sack and five tackles in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 51 tackles and three sacks.Nichols tallied half a sack and five tackles in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 51 tackles and three sacks.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Even with veteran Glennon, Giants struggle again on offense

Mike Glennon dropped back on the game’s first play from scrimmage, and pretty much everything went downhill for the veteran quarterback and the struggling Giants from there
JANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press
Trevis Gipson forces strip/sack, Bilal Nichols recovers LB Trevis Gipson sacks Giants QB Mike Glennon from the blindside, knocking the ball loose, where it's recovered by Bilal Nichols to set the...
JANUARY 2, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bilal Nichols drops Russell Wilson into snow for third-down sack Bears DL Bilal Nichols sacks Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to force a punt on Seattle's opening drive.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bilal Nichols: 'It took so much for me to get here' ' Player Profile Defensive lineman Bilal Nichols sits down with Jeff Joniak and talks about his tough road to the NFL.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Nick Foles to start at QB for Bears against Seattle

The Chicago Bears will start third-string quarterback Nick Foles on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Returns from COVID list Nichols (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact Nichols tested positive for the virus earlier this week but was able to quickly clear the health and safety protocols. He has 40 tackles (20 solo) and two sacks in 14 games for Chicago this season.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Key Bears players search for meaning in 4-10 season

The Bears are trying to find meaning in their final three games and for young players such as Justin Fields and Darnell Mooney it's easy
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

With playoff hopes nearly dashed, Seahawks host Bears

The Seattle Seahawks have only the slightest glimmer of playoff hopes remaining going into their matchup with the Chicago Bears
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Tests positive for COVID-19 Nichols (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official team site reports.
Impact The defensive end tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday and will now enter the league's protocols. Nichols becomes the 13th member of the team to be on the COVID-19 list, joining the likes of starters Allen Robinson and Eddie Jackson amongst others. Additonally, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reported Tuesday that 21 players tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Quinn's edge pressure creates combo sack with Bilal Nichols LB Robert Quinn and DL Bilal Nichols team up for the Bears' second sack of the game.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bilal Nichols sniffs out screen pass for TFL Bears DL Bilal Nichols tackles Lions RB Jamaal Williams on a screen pass for a tackle-for-loss.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Notches sack Nichols tallied a sack and two tackles in the Bears' 29-27 loss to the Steelers on Monday.
Impact Nichols broke a streak of five games without a sack, and he now has two on the season. In addition, after posting 11 tackles over the first three games of the season, he's only recorded two in each of the last three games, making him a low-floor scoring option in IDP leagues.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bilal Nichols won't be suspended for punch that got him ejected in Bucs loss Finally, some good news to come out of the Bears’ embarrassing loss to the Bucs as Bilal Nichols won’t be suspended after punch.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3

Tom Brady became the first player to throw 600 career touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers routed the Chicago Bears 38-3 for the best seven-game start in franchise history
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Bears' Bilal Nichols ejected after throwing punch at Buccaneers' Ryan Jensen The ejection came in the third quarter as the Buccaneers were closing in on the Bears' goal line, trying to extend a 32-point lead.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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