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Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack had a rather unorthodox sack against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, falling into quarterback Aaron Rodgers and bringing him down with his back. Mack said it doesn’t matter how you bring down the quarterback; just as long as you get it done. “By any means necessary,” said Mack, […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack is talented. So talented, in fact, that he can sack quarterbacks with his back, which is what he did to Green Bay Packers signal-caller Aaron Rodgers on Sunday afternoon. Yep. @52Mack_ just sacked Aaron Rodgers… with his BACK 😯 📺: FOX #DaBears https://t.co/Ei9h9pHxnN — NFL (@NFL) December 16, 2018 The […]

The Oakland Raiders traded away two of their supposed franchise cornerstones in Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper for three first-round picks. While the Bears and Cowboys have become playoff teams with the help of those two stars, the Raiders have had a disastrous debut season under Jon Gruden. But despite the success of Chicago and […]

In his first campaign with the Chicago Bears, All-Pro outside linebacker Khalil Mack has been a game-changing factor defensively for the franchise. His play has been largely impactful in helping the team possess one of the league’s best defenses. It is something that New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has noted prior […]

The Chicago Bears have gone against the grain of today’s pass-happy NFL, utilizing old-school defensive means to climb to the top of the NFC North. When one thinks of the best NFL teams in 2018, they may think of the high-flying offenses boasted by teams like the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, or Kansas […]

During the epic Monday Night Football matchup between the Rams and Chiefs, ESPN commentator Booger McFarland remarked that Aaron Donald was the best defender in the NFL. However, former Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher disagreed with that take and countered by saying Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack is the best in […]

There may still be plenty of football left to play in the 2018 NFL season. However, defensive end Khalil Mack feels this week’s matchup versus the Minnesota Vikings could decide the NFC North. The Chicago Bears currently sits atop the division ahead of the Vikings. According to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Mack thinks […]

The Chicago Bears have gotten to a strong start to the 2018 season currently sitting atop the NFC North after winning six out of their first nine games played. A significant chunk of that success has come from the play of their defense that has quickly become one of the top units in the league. […]

The Chicago Bears duo of outside linebacker Khalil Mack and wide receiver Allen Robinson will both play against the Lions on Sunday after both practiced fully for the third day in a row Friday, per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Neither was listed on the game status report for Sunday, which indicates they are […]

The Chicago Bears have stayed on the path of contending for the NFC North division title sitting atop of the standings through the first nine weeks of the season. The Bears look to have two of their primary contributors in All-Pro outside linebacker Khalil Mack and Pro Bowl wide receiver Allen Robinson back in the […]

The Dallas Cowboys recently made a deal ahead of the NFL trade deadline to address a need at the wide receiver position. America’s Team acquired Alabama product Amari Cooper from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a first-round draft pick. Although the Cowboys received a lot of criticism for giving up their pick for Cooper, […]

The Chicago Bears may have to deal without star outside linebacker Khalil Mack in the lineup against the Buffalo Bills. Mack is deemed unlikely to play as he continues to deal with an ankle injury, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Bears’ DE Khalil Mack, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a sprained ankle, is […]

Chicago Bears stars Khalil Mack and Allen Robinson were both held out of practice Wednesday due to their respective injuries. Bears coach Matt Nagy says that the injured star duo’s preparation for their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills will be “very similar” to last week, per Larry Mayer of the team’s official website. Mack […]

The Chicago Bears will be without two of their main stars in linebacker Khalil Mack and wide receiver Allen Robinson against the New York Jets on Sunday, the team announced. #Bears Inactives vs. New York Jets: No. 12 Allen Robinson IINo. 31 Marcus Cooper Sr.No. 46 Michael BurtonNo. 52 Khalil MackNo. 64 Eric KushNo. 69 […]

Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack has been a one-man wrecking crew in the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, his status for Chicago’s matchup versus the New York Jets is not looking too bright. Mack has been listed as questionable all week due to a sprained ankle. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, he will likely […]

Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack has continued his dominance in the 2018 NFL season. Not surprisingly, Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has high expectations for him. Chicago received some criticism for paying such a hefty price tag to acquire Mack. However, Urlacher said during an appearance on First Things First that the trade has […]

Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears started the season off 3-1, but have since come back down to earth and hold a 3-3 record heading into Week 8. Defensively, the Bears have gotten off to a roller coaster start as well. They were one of the better defenses in the first four weeks of the […]

The Chicago Bears have hit a bit of a wall over the last few weeks of the season dropping each of the last two games that have pushed them out of the top spot in the NFC North standings. A huge part of these issues has come from their defensive shortcomings giving up more than […]

The New York Jets made a big offer to the Oakland Raiders for Khalil Mack before the Raiders decided to trade Mack to the Chicago Bears, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. The reported offer included a 2019 first-round pick and 2020 second-round pick, plus additional compensation. However, the Jets believed […]

Bears linebacker Khalil Mack returned to practice Friday although he is still listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Mack has missed two consecutive practices due to a right ankle injury. According to a report by Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Bears coach Matt Nagy detailed Mack’s return to practice: “I thought he […]

Throughout the week, there has been a fair amount of scrutiny on the health of All-Pro defensive Khalil Mack regarding his health as he’s dealing with an ankle injury that he suffered against the Miami Dolphins. Mack has been able to practice on a limited basis over the last few days that has put him […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick recently made headlines by scoffing at the notion that Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack was even in the same class as the great Lawrence Taylor. And it appears Belichick has someone who agrees with that take: Lawrence Taylor. Per TMZ, the Giants legend gave the empathic thumbs up […]

Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack is establishing himself as one of the premier players of his generation. However, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is not ready to compare him to the likes of Hall of Fame linebacker and New York Giants legend, Lawrence Taylor. In fact, he is not ready to compare […]

In the last few days, the Chicago Bears have kept a close eye on the health of All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack, who is dealing with an ankle injury that he suffered against the Miami  Dolphins last Sunday. The Bears have put Mack through tests to see where he stands at physically, which has shifted […]

In the days leading up to the Week 7 matchup against the New England Patriots, the Chicago Bears have some questions around the heal of All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack surrounding ankle injury. According to Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune, head coach Matt Nagy has indicated that Mack is set to undergo more tests […]

Khalil Mack has been the early Defensive Player of the Year this season and has helped transform the Chicago Bears into what appears to be an NFC contender. Unfortunately, the Bears came out of their bye week to a 31-28 overtime loss against the Miami Dolphins. Chicago also saw Mack suffer an ankle injury, although […]

It has been just over a month since the Oakland Raiders made the decision to move on from All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack in a trade with the Chicago Bears. Prior to that move being made, there was plenty of interest from around the league in Mack’s serviced from just about every team. The San […]

Khalil Mack was the talk of the NFL offseason, especially when it came to trade rumors. All offseason long, Mack’s name was mentioned in trade rumors as the Oakland Raiders knew they would be unable to keep their star pass rusher. When everything was said and done, the Raiders made the move to trade Mack […]

Through the first month of the season, there have been some strong standout performances from several notable defensive players in the league. The NFL has announced on Thursday the Defensive Player of the Month award for both conferences with Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt respectively earning those […]

Through his first month with the Chicago Bears, All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack has made a tremendous impact with his play on the field. This has also rubbed off a strong impression on the coaching staff and his teammates as head coach Matt Nagy recently offered some major praise toward Mack by comparing his work […]

In the weeks that have followed the Oakland Raiders’ decision to move on from star defensive end Khalil Mack, there has been plenty of consistent chatter from head coach Jon Gruden about the Pro Bowler. In a recent piece by Michael Silver of NFL.com, Gruden had voiced his surprise at Mack continuing his strong start […]

The Oakland Raiders have struggled through the first three games of the season, dropping each in a disappointing fashion that has put them in an early rut. A notable issue has been their struggle to create pressure on opposing quarterbacks since the departure of All-Pro Khalil Mack. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, head […]

Chicago Bears defensive star Khalil Mack has only been in Chicago a few weeks but he has been quite impressive especially getting his hands on the ball. He has two sacks and has forced a fumble on both of those plays. It might seem like a difficult thing to do, but Mack keeps it quite […]

The Oakland Raiders made headlines for all the wrong reasons when they traded star defensive end Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears. If quarterback Derek Carr had it his way, he and Mack would have retired as Raiders together. Mack’s departure is magnified by the fact that he has been perhaps the most dominant defensive […]

The Oakland Raiders have understandably received scathing criticism for trading star defensive end Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears prior to the 2018 NFL season. To make matter worse, all head coach Jon Gruden has done since then is stoke the flames of the current dumpster fire. Gruden has acknowledged Oakland’s difficulties with pressuring quarterbacks […]

Brian Urlacher is one of the best defensive players in Chicago Bears history, and even he is impressed with what Khalil Mack has shown in his first two games with the team. Urlacher received his Hall of Fame ring during halftime of the Bears Monday night football game, and if Mack can keep up his play […]

It has been nearly a couple of weeks since the Oakland Raiders made the move to trade All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears, which has given head coach Jon Gruden a chance to further assess the move. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Gruden has voiced that he has […]

It’s no secret that the New York Jets are in search of top-tier players to complete their roster. They made an enticing $90 million offer to make Kirk Cousins their franchise quarterback this offseason, but it didn’t work out. However, the Jets are still in pursuit of an elite pass-rusher to lead their defense. The […]

Khalil Mack was limited in his Chicago Bears debut, just as head coach Matt Nagy said. The star edge defender played just 70 percent of the defense’s snaps in Week 1 as the Bears were still unsure of his conditioning after missing a lot of time during his offseason holdout with the Raiders. But after […]