Earl Bennett

Earl Bryan Bennett (twitter: @Agent_Orange80)

Position: WR
Height: 6-1    Weight: 205 lbs.

Born: March 23, 1987 in Birmingham, AL
College: Vanderbilt   (school history)    (Bennett college stats)
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 3rd round (70th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 17 (5309th overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 3/21 NFL Jerks: Chicago Bears: A Sneaky Fantasy Football Godsend?: Your thoughts on Chicago Bears skill position players and what they might do for your 2013 fake football squad can probably be...

• 12/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett finds end zone Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett caught five passes for 109 yards and one touchdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 17....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett caught five passes for 109 yards and one touchdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 17.
• 12/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett expected to play in Week 16: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup in Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals barring...[+] an unforeseen setback this week, according to a league source.
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett ruled outChicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 14....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 14.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett not expected to play Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion) is not expected to play Week 14 because of the concussion he suffered in Week 13....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion) is not expected to play Week 14 because of the concussion he suffered in Week 13.
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett injured Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion) left early Week 13 because of a concussion and will not return....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion) left early Week 13 because of a concussion and will not return.

• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Brandon Marshall targeted frequently : Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall has been targeted 121 times this season, third-most in the NFL. Marshall has been the target...[+] of 36.9 percent of the team's passes. The differential between Marshall and the Bears' next-most targeted receiver, WR Earl Bennett, is 82 passes.
• 11/6 Cubs Stats: The Bears On The Cusp Of Greatness: So the Chicago Bears won, like, big on Sunday. And so it is very much time to start thinking about the bigger aspirations...

• 10/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett fined Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett has been fined $10,500 for wearing orange cleats in the team's Week 7 game....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett has been fined $10,500 for wearing orange cleats in the team's Week 7 game.
• 10/20 SideLion Report: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Preview with Bear Goggles On: The Detroit Lions head into Chicago for a big week 7 matchup with the Bears on Monday Night Football. I got together with Mike...
• 10/9 The NFL Injury Report: Bears Injury Report: Alshon Jeffery, Earl Bennett: Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery’s right hand will not require surgery, but the rookie is still expected to...
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett expected for Week 7 Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said he expects WR Earl Bennett (hand) to be available for the team's Week 7 game....[+] Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said he expects WR Earl Bennett (hand) to be available for the team's Week 7 game.
• 10/7 The NFL Injury Report: Bears Injury Report: Earl Bennett, Matt Forte, Julius Peppers: The Chicago Bears are expected to have running back Matt Forte and defensive end Julius Peppers for today’s contest...
• 10/5 The NFL Injury Report: Bears Injury Report: Evan Rodriguez Out: Chicago Bears fullback Evan Rodriquez will not play against Jacksonville on Sunday, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago...
• 10/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett limitedChicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (hand) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 4....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (hand) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 4.
• 10/1 The NFL Injury Report: Bears Injury Report: Matt Forte, Earl Bennett, Julius Peppers: The Chicago Bears are listing running back Matt Forte (ankle) as questionable for tonight’s game against the Dallas Cowboys,...

• 9/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett listed as questionableChicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (hand) is listed as questionable for Week 4....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (hand) is listed as questionable for Week 4.
• 9/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett limited during practiceChicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (hand) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 28....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (hand) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 28.
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett limited Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (hand) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 27....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (hand) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 27.

• 7/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Several WRs could see time in slot: Chicago Bears WRs Brandon Marshall, Earl Bennett and Devin Hester could all see time in the slot this season because the team...[+] will be moving the receivers around to create favorable matchups.

• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett could start: 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.

• 3/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Saints | Earl Bennett gunning for team : Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett was injured by a hit from New Orleans Saints SS Roman Harper, who was not flagged or fined, in a...[+] Week 2 loss to the Saints. Bennett missed five weeks with a chest injury, and said if the Saints were gunning for him, he's looking for payback. 'All I have to say is I hope we play them again,' Bennett said. 'The game of football is a contact sport, so if they're gunning for me, I'm going to be gunning for them.'

• 12/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett has one long reception: 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.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett to wear banned cleats again? : 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).'

• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett finishes with 75 yards: 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.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett fined : 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.
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett might be used on punt returns: 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.
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett may start Week 10Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett may start in Week 10 if WR Devin Hester (ankle) is not able to play in the game....[+] Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett may start in Week 10 if WR Devin Hester (ankle) is not able to play in the game.
• 11/11 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: WR Rankings: Week 10: Here are your Week 10 Rankings. As always check injuries before you click submit on your lineup.  This week this means Julio...
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett post 95 yards, TD in return: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (chest) had five receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles...[+] Monday, Nov. 7. He was active for the first time since Week 2. He took one snap as quarterback in the Wildcat formation during the game.

• 8/21 Cubs Stats: Chicago Bears: Offensive Analysis: A buddy of mine and I entered into a Gentleman's Wager (Gibson's is on the line), he predicts the Chicago Bears will go 13-3 this...

• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Believe WRs can make big strides in offense: The Chicago Bears believe that WRs Johnny Knox, Earl Bennett and Devin Hester will be able to make big strides between the first...[+] and second year under offensive coordinator Mike Martz's system.

• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Two not on injury report: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett and CB Zackary Bowman fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 20, after missing practice Wednesday,...[+] Jan. 19, because of non-injury related reasons. Neither is listed on the injury report.
• 1/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three miss Wednesday practice: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett, CB Zackary Bowman and SS Chris Harris (hip) all missed practice Wednesday, Jan. 19. Bennett and...[+] Bowman's absences were not injury related.
• 1/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett not listed on injury report: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (ankle) is not listed on the team's injury report for the NFC Divisional Round playoff game against...[+] the Seattle Seahawks, reports ChicagoBears.com.
• 1/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Earl Bennett injury update: Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (leg), who sat out the team’s Week 17 game with a leg injury, said he will be ready for the playoffs,...[+] according to Mark Potash, of the Chicago Sun-Times. 'It’s going to help me out a lot - getting well and getting ready for whoever we’re playing,' Bennett said of sitting out the regular-season finale. 'I’m going to be able to go full speed.'

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