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1/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Want Devin Hester to have fun again: Chicago Bears special teams coach Dave Toub said Wednesday, Jan. 16, that WR Devin Hester just needs to start having fun to return...[+] to the form that made him one of the most dangerous players in the NFL. 'He still has a lot of talent,' Toub said in a radio interview. 'You see it in practice. It's more mental with him. He has to get his mind right, and once that thing starts clicking, he's going to be fine.'
1/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Do not believe Devin Hester will retire : Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said he believes WR Devin Hester was just speaking emotionally and that he wont be...[+] retiring after a frustrating season. 'Obviously, Devins under contract, so if he sent his retirement papers in, I would know, Emery said. 'But I dont anticipate that. I think hes a great competitor. I think that was an emotional situation that evoked an emotional response, and I certainly understand that.'
News -- December 2012
12/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester to retire?Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said Monday, Dec. 31, he is not sure if he's going to continue playing in the NFL....[+]Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said Monday, Dec. 31, he is not sure if he's going to continue playing in the NFL.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three probable: Chicago Bears OT Gabe Carimi (hamstring), WR Devin Hester (concussion) and WR Alshon Jeffery (knee) practiced Friday, Dec. 7,...[+] and are probable for Week 14.
12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Not planning to add WR: Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said the team is not considering signing a wide receiver due to the injuries to WRs Alshon...[+] Jeffery (knee), Devin Hester (concussion) and Earl Bennett (concussion). WR Brandon Marshall was supporting the idea that the club should go out and sign a veteran wideout such as WR Mike Sims-Walker (Jaguars).
12/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester hopeful for Week 14 Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said he is hopeful WR Devin Hester (concussion) will be available for Week 14....[+]Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said he is hopeful WR Devin Hester (concussion) will be available for Week 14.
News -- November 2012
11/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester ruled outChicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion) was ruled out of the teams Week 13 game....[+]Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion) was ruled out of the teams Week 13 game.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester misses practiceChicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28....[+]Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.
11/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester suffers concussionChicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion) left the game early Week 12 after suffering a concussion and will not return....[+]Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (concussion) left the game early Week 12 after suffering a concussion and will not return.
11/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester leads team in receiving in Week 11: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester had three receptions for 23 yards in Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Nov. 19. TE...[+] Kellen Davis checked in with two grabs for 20 yards, and WR Earl Bennett made the stat sheet with one catch for six yards.
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester not seeing many passes : Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester has been targeted just twice in each of the last two games after a season-high six looks in Week...[+] 7.
10/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester sees significant playing time Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester played in 40 of the team's 55 offensive snaps in Week 8 at wide receiver....[+]Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester played in 40 of the team's 55 offensive snaps in Week 8 at wide receiver.
10/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Two listed as probable: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (quadriceps) and LB Blake Costanzo (thumb) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 20, and...[+] are listed as probable for Week 7.
10/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three limited: Chicago Bears LB Blake Costanzo (thumb), WR Devin Hester (quadriceps) and CB Sherrick McManis (hip) were limited in practice Friday,...[+] Oct. 19.
10/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three miss practice: Chicago Bears LB Blake Costanzo (thumb), WR Devin Hester (quadriceps) and P Adam Podlesh (undisclosed) did not practice Thursday,...[+] Oct. 18.
10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester comfortable with role : Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is beginning to get comfortable with his role in the offense, according to QB Jay Cutler. Hester...[+] was frustrated earlier in the season for not getting enough looks in the offense.
10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester seeing more snaps : Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester saw his snap count go up in the team's Week 5 game. Hester was on the field at wide receiver for...[+] 25 of 75 offensive plays.
10/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester becomes more involved: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said offensive coordinator Mike Tice made it a point to get him more involved in the offense against...[+] the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 after he voiced his displeasure with his role after the first three weeks. '(Tice) was trying to get me involved in the offense,' Hester said. 'He was trying to get me going. He told me he understood what I felt. And he told me he was glad to see a player who wants to be involved in the offense.'
10/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester finds end zone on MNF: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester had three catches for just 38 yards in the Week 4 game Monday, Oct. 1, against the Dallas Cowboys,...[+] but one of the grabs was good for a 34-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
News -- September 2012
9/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester not happy with role : Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is not happy with his lack of touches on offense this season. Hester has just two receptions and...[+] two rushes through three games. 'It's hard being one of the top electrifying players in the league and you're not able to get your hands on the ball as much as you want,' Hester said. 'They know I want the ball. I just have to keep working at it, keep my head up, and get better every day. And don't let it distract me.' Hester is waiting to see the 'Hester Package' the team talked about in the offseason. 'Hopefully it'll come one day,' Hester said. 'I'm trying to figure out when it's going to come. It's a disappointing feeling. I know what I'm capable of.'
News -- August 2012
8/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester misses practiceChicago Bears WR Devin Hester (undisclosed) did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 7....[+]Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (undisclosed) did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 7.
8/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Injury Updates: Updating previous reports, Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (illness) missed practice Tuesday, Aug. 7, due to illness. LB Brian Urlacher...[+] was excused from practice.
8/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester returns to practice Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (personal) returned to practice Friday, Aug. 3....[+]Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (personal) returned to practice Friday, Aug. 3.
8/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester excused from practice : Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester missed practice Thursday, Aug. 2, for personal reasons, according to...[+] Bears head coach Lovie Smith.
8/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester misses afternoon practice Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (leg) did not participate in the Bears afternoon practice Thursday, Aug. 2....[+]Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (leg) did not participate in the Bears afternoon practice Thursday, Aug. 2.
News -- July 2012
7/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester nursing leg injury: Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (leg) suffered a leg injury in practice Friday, July 27, and did not...[+] take part in the team's full-pad session Saturday, July 28.
7/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester walks off field after collision: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (undisclosed) was escorted off the field by a trainer during practice Friday, July 27, after he...[+] collided with SS Major Wright.
7/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester could see less playing time : Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester will likely see a decrease in playing time this upcoming season; however, he could be more productive....[+] Offensive coordinator Mike Tice will make sure he gets Hester in position to make plays whether it's in the backfield or at receiver.
7/13KFFL.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.
6/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Expect limited returns from Devin Hester : Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester may not return kicks this upcoming season due to him having an expanded role offensively. The Bears...[+] seem intent on implementing a 'Hester package' on offense that could necessitate limiting Hester's special teams workload. 'I think every now and then, I'm going to do kickoffs,' said Hester, who still is expected to handle most punt returns. 'It will depend on how the game is going. If I'm involved in the offense the whole first and second quarters, maybe I'll tell them to cut back on the kickoff returns. If I'm not getting that many touches on offense, of course I'm going to want to get some more touches on kickoff returns. That's how I see things panning out.'
News -- May 2012
5/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester seeing time in the slot: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester worked in the slot during practice Wednesday, May 30, in a role which might have offered a glimpse...[+] into his future role. 'It's fun,' Hester said. 'It's easier to read coverages in the slot.' New offensive coordinator Mike Tice and quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates said Hester would have an integral role in the offense despite the addition of WR Brandon Marshall during the offseason.
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Jay Cutler impressed with Devin Hester: Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has been impressed with WR Devin Hester during offseaso workouts. Cutler said Hester is having the...[+] best camp of the team's receivers thus far.
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester not affected by Alshon Jeffery : Chicago Bears wide receivers coach Darryl Drake defended WR Devin Hester's role in the offense after the team drafted WR Alshon...[+] Jeffery in the second round of the NFL draft. Drake said Hester is not bothered by Jeffery's addition to the roster. 'I promise you Devin's not reading press clippings about Alshon Jeffery,' Drake said. 'Devin Hester don't give a crap. He's gonna go out there and play.'
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester still top returner: Chicago Bears special teams coach Dave Toub said WR Devin Hester will still be the teams top kick and punt returner even though...[+] he is expected to get a bigger role on offense.
5/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Expected to use Devin Hester in multiple roles: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is expected to have a more significant role in the offense this season because the team plans to...[+] use him in a variety of ways.
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Teammate believes Devin Hester will have big year as WR: Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall believes WR Devin Hester will have a big year on offense this season and thinks Hester has the...[+] skills to be a Pro Bowl receiver. 'Honestly I think he is going to have a bigger year than me this year. I just don't think he's been in an environment, a situation offensively that catered to him as a player. I think with [quarterback coach Jeremy Bates] and [QB Jay Cutler] growing and maturing, I think they will be able to put him in a better position this year to where he can probably do damage. I'm excited about everyone else, but the person I'm more excited to see is Devin,' Marshall said.
3/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Want to get Devin Hester more involved in offense: Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith indicated the team likely will increase WR Devin Hesters role in the offense this season...[+] because he has the ability to make a big play every time he has the ball.
News -- December 2011
12/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Four limited: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), C Chris Spencer (back) and DL Corey Wootton (concussion) were limited...[+] in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
12/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Four miss practice: Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (ankle), QB Jay Cutler (thumb), RB Matt Forte (knee) and WR Devin Hester (ankle) did not practice...[+] Thursday, Dec. 22.
12/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Seven players miss practice: Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (thumb), RB Matt Forte (knee), WR Devin Hester (ankle), TE Kellen Davis (back), DE Julius Peppers...[+] (undisclosed), DL Henry Melton (shin) and LB Lance Briggs (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester nursing ankle injury: Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle) missed practice Friday, Dec. 16, because he tweaked his ankle...[+] in practice Thursday, Dec. 15. He is officially listed as questionable for the Week 15 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
12/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester opposed to signing Donovan McNabb : Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said he is not in favor of the team signing free-agent QB Donovan McNabb (Vikings). Hester believes...[+] McNabb could not get up to speed fast enough with the Bears offense to make a difference. And Hester even suggested that McNabbs arrival could be counterproductive, as any time spent working with McNabb would take away from time the rest of the offense needs to work with QB Caleb Hanie. 'Its going to be tough right now to pick up a quarterback that hasnt played in the Mike Martz offense,' Hester said. 'This is a difficult offense to run, so as far as a quarterback who hasnt played in the offense, right now its going to be a waste of time.'
News -- November 2011
11/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Raiders | Unsure if theyll kick to Devin Hester : Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said at this point he is unsure if his team will kick to Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester...[+] in Week 12. 'I cant tell you exactly what the game plan is right this second,' Jackson said, 'but I know well have a plan because this guy is as good as there is in football. There are going to be times youre going to have to kick it to him, and there are going to be times youre not going to have to kick it to him. So, well come up with the right plan to fit this football team so it gives us the best opportunity to win.'
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester continues to be special: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester did not score on special teams in Week 11 against the San Diego Chargers, but he was able to rip...[+] off a 37-yard punt return. Since 2006, he has 31 returns of 25 yards or longer, which is 15 more than any other player in the NFL.
11/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Three players fully practice: Chicago Bears WT Devin Hester (ankle), DE Julius Peppers (knee) and LB Lance Briggs (neck) fully participated in practice Thursday,...[+] Nov. 17.
11/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester's availability on offense uncertain: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (illness) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 16, and it is unclear if he'll jump back into...[+] his starting wideout role in Week 11 as a result, according to offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester dealing with strep throat: Updating a previous injury, Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (illness) left the Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions due to strep...[+] throat. He was able to return a punt for touchdown before departing.
11/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester questionable for Week 10: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 11. He is listed as questionable for Week 10...[+] and may not be able to play.
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester expected to be ready: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle) is expected to play in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions despite missing practice again...[+] Thursday, Nov. 10. The same goes for DL Julius Peppers (knee), according to head coach Lovie Smith.
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Five miss practice: Chicago Bears TE Kyle Adams (hamstring), OT Gabe Carimi (knee), WR Devin Hester (ankle), DL Julius Peppers (knee) and DL Matt...[+] Toeaina (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 10.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester injury update : Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 9. Nothing further was known about its severity, and Hester's...[+] status will be updated Wednesday, Nov. 9.
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester limps off: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (leg) limped off midway through the fourth quarter of the Week 9 game Monday, Nov. 7, against the...[+] Philadelphia Eagles due to an apparent left leg injury. He hopped off the field, not putting any weight on his left foot.
5/11KFFL.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.
News -- April 2011
4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester unhappy with kickoff rules: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester said he is not happy with the new kickoff rules that have been implemented and believes the NFL...[+] could have created other rules before this one, reports Ben Volin, of the Palm Beach Post.
News -- January 2011
1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester injures knee, stays in game: Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (knee) suffered a knee injury in the NFC Championship game but was able to stay in the game, reports...[+] ChicagoBears.com.
1/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Seahawks | Will kick to Devin Hester: Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team will kick to Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester in their Divisional Round playoff...[+] game, reports Eric Williams, of The Tacoma News Tribune.
1/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bears | Devin Hester will get punt return chances: Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, Jan. 12, that his team won't shy away from punting the ball to Chicago...[+] Bears WR Devin Hester in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game Sunday, Jan. 16, reports ESPNChicago.com. 'We've got to kick the ball to him,' Carroll said. 'There's nothing we can do about it. We'd like to not [punt], though. That would help us.'