Not only does the recent Donovan McNabb-for-linebacker Lance Briggs trade rumor, which has lost considerable steam in the last few days, fail to make sense from a football standpoint, but it seems just as unlikely due to the business aspect.

Was the recent drafting of quarterback Kevin Kolb a sign that the Philadelphia Eagles might trade Donovan McNabb before the 2007 season? That's one theory, anyway.

Disgruntled Lance Briggs was a no-show as expected Friday when the Bears opened a three-day minicamp.

Still without a contract and apparently without much hope of landing an agreement anytime soon, Lance Briggs will not be in attendance when the Bears begin a mandatory three-day minicamp on Friday morning.

The Bears expect to see Alex Brown at their minicamp this weekend even though Brown says he's seeking a trade.

Make it the Bears 2 and the rest of the NFL 0 on the draft pick signing scoreboard.

Garrett Wolfe does not believe in procrastinating.

Bears DT Tank Johnson could become the third player suspended by commissioner Roger Goodell when they meet Wednesday, three days after Johnson was released from jail.

Devin Hester is taking his game-breaking skills to the Bears' offense.

The Bears have been showing up in droves to visit Tank Johnson during his 120-day sentence for a probation violation, which likely ends Sunday after 60 days because of good behavior.

The Texans agreed to terms with Notre Dame running back Darius Walker on Wednesday.

On Thursday, four days after the draft ended with all 32 teams taking a pass on his services, former Notre Dame RB Darius Walker remained a football player without a home.