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| Height: 5-11 Weight: 186 Born: Nov 4, 1982, Riviera Beach, FL |
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| November 21, 2008 The Chicago Tribune reports that Danieal Manning will be the Bears' No. 1 kick returner on Sunday in St. Louis in place of Devin Hester. |
| November 17, 2008 The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Bears went with Danieal Manning on kickoff returns instead of Devin Hester in the fourth quarter of their 37-3 drubbing at the hands of Green Bay. The move was made in order to try and spark the team in the midst of being blown out. |
| October 22, 2008 The Bears are looking for ways to get Devin Hester the ball more and he may be employed in the wildcat formation, which has been very successful for the Dolphins this season, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Hester said he would love to get a direct snap from center while lined up in the wildcat formation, and offensive coordinator Ron Turner said, "We have played around with some of it. We actually did some things last year in practice and in training camp this year that we haven't gotten to yet. You have to find ways to get your playmakers the ball. It's something we'll explore as our offense evolves." |
| October 19, 2008 Devin Hester will not return to the game for Chicago after leaving the game in the third quarter, according to ESPN.com. |
| October 18, 2008 Bears wideout Devin Hester made his name with kick and punt returns, but he is really struggling in that area as he has become a more effective receiver, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
| October 12, 2008 Wide receiver Devin Hester compiled six receptions for 87 yards in the Week 6 loss to Atlanta. |
| October 12, 2008 Wide receiver Devin Hester will start this week in place of Brandon Lloyd, who is inactive due to a knee injury, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. |
| September 28, 2008 Devin Hester returned from a rib injury to help the Bears' offense by catching three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown. |
| September 28, 2008 Hester (ribs) is active and will play in Sunday night's game vs. Philadelphia. |
| September 28, 2008 There is no official word, but it is looking like Devin Hester (ribs) will be able to play in Week 4 against the Eagles, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. |
| September 27, 2008 It is possible that Devin Hester could play for the Bears on Sunday, but only as a part-time offensive weapon, and not as a return man, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
| September 26, 2008 Devin Hester (ribs) will likely end up being a game-time in Week 4, according to the Chicago Sun Times. "Still a little sore,'' Hester said. ''But [I] feel pretty good, and if I feel good before game time, hopefully I can play. I'm pushing for it." |
| September 25, 2008 Bears returner Devin Hester took part in practice on Thursday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
| September 24, 2008 Devin Hester missed Wednesday's practice while nursing his rib injury, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
| September 22, 2008 Devin Hester (ribs) status for the Bears next game is up in the air, according to the Chicago Sun Times. "I don't know his status for this game, but I do know he's anxious to play," HC Lovie Smith said. |
| September 21, 2008 Bears inactives: QB Caleb Hanie (3rd), DB Craig Steltz, WR Devin Hester, SS Brandon McGowan, G Dan Buenning, OT Chris Williams, DT Matt Toeaina, WR Earl Bennett, NT Anthony Adams. |
| September 19, 2008 Devin Hester missed Friday's practice while nursing his rib injury, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
| September 19, 2008 Devin Hester is backtracking his previous statement that he is dealing with torn cartilage in his rib cage, according to the Houston Chronicle. He is now saying his ribs are just bruised, and intends to play Sunday against the Buccaneers. |
| September 18, 2008 Devin Hester disclosed that he has torn cartilage in his rib cage, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
| September 17, 2008 Devin Hester missed practice on Wednesday due to a rib injury that he suffered in Week 2, according to the Chicago Tribune. On Tuesday, Hester had an MRI but the results were still not known. |
| September 16, 2008 Devin Hester is still awaiting MRI results on his ribs, but a source told the Chicago Tribune that Hester is expected to be OK. It is believed that the injury is either a pull or a tear and nothing is broken. |
| September 16, 2008 Bears return man Devin Hester is suffering from soft-tissue damage to his rib area, according to NFL.com. It is not known if he will play Week 3, and it is possible he could miss up to two weeks. |
| September 16, 2008 Chicago return ace Devin Hester does not have broken ribs, and he was feeling better after leaving the team's Week 2 game, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
| September 15, 2008 Wide receiver/returner Devin Hester did not undergo an MRI on Monday. The team opted to wait one or two days for his internal bleeding to subside, the Chicago Tribune reports. Hester has an injury to his left ribcage. A source tells the Tribune that they believe Hester will be able to play in Week 3. |
| September 15, 2008 A source indicates that Devin Hester's MRI is not likely to reveal a crack in his ribs, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The undisclosed source also believes he didn't even bruise his ribs, and the expectation is that Hester pulled something. |
| September 14, 2008 Devin Hester was moving very gingerly Sunday after leaving midway through the third quarter with a rib injury, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Hester was hurt at the end of a kickoff return. |
| September 14, 2008 Devin Hester had to be carted off Sunday with an undisclosed injury. |
| September 14, 2008 Devin Hester is active today, as expected. He has been dealing with a foot injury. |
| September 12, 2008 The Chicago Sun Times reports that Devin Hester participated fully in practice on Friday and is expected to play in Week 2's game against the Panthers. He had been limited earlier in the week because of a bum foot. |
| September 11, 2008 Devin Hester was limited in practice today due to a hampered foot, according to the Chicago Sun Times. |
| September 4, 2008 The Indianapolis Colts are well aware of the danger Devin Hester presents on kickoffs, but they will have to boot it to him occasionally, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. "We certainly don't want to kick it out of bounds on the kickoff, so there's going to be a chance he's going to get the ball. I don't think we're just going to kick it high and down the middle to the 1-yard line to him," Colts coach Tony Dungy said. |
| September 3, 2008 Devin Hester will join Brandon Lloyd as the Bears' starting receivers heading into Week 1 against the Colts, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Rashied Davis holds the slot role as the No. 3 option. |
| August 16, 2008 It's only the preseason, but it appears as though the Bears are operating as usual. They scored 26 points against the Seahawks thanks to a blocked punt for a safety, a punt return for a touchdown, and an interception return a touchdown. |
| August 15, 2008 Coach Lovie Smith stated that questions regarding Devin Hester as a receiver have been answered, according to the Daily Herald. Smith said, "Coming into camp we talked about him as a returner that a lot of people thought could play receiver. Now, I think it's safe to say that he's a receiver. He's doing all the things that we've asked him to do. I still make the same statement: I think he can be a 1- or 2-type receiver in the league. He's dangerous when he has his hands on the football, and we're excited about getting his hands on the ball in a lot of different ways." |
| August 12, 2008 As if the situation in Chicago isn't troubling enough, reports from training camp today indicate the Bears are experimenting with plays that will line return phenom-turned-receiver Devin Hester behind center to throw passes, according to the Chicago Sun Times. |
| July 27, 2008 Updating a previous report, Devin Hester has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth at least $30 million, according to ESPN. The deal also reportedly includes a $10 million roster bonus in the final year if Hester reaches performance levels of a No. 1 receiver over the course of the contract. |
| July 27, 2008 The Bears are believed to be close to a new contract agreement with Devin Hester, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The deal is expected to be finalized soon, which will reportedly be for six years, adding four years to his current contract. |
| July 25, 2008 Devin Hester reported to training camp and his holdout lasted just two days, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
| July 24, 2008 The Chicago Sun Times reports that Devin Hester is willing to play hardball in order to get a new deal done. "It's time for me to take a stand. We're going to stand by our decision to do (hold out), and we feel like this can go down to whenever in the season or the end of the season. No matter what." |
| July 23, 2008 Updating an earlier report, the worst fears for Chicago fans have come true as return man and potential top receiver Devin Hester has choosen to begin a holdout, failing to report for training camp and indicating he will continue his absence until the team negotiates a new contract for his services, according to ChicagoBears.com. |
| July 23, 2008 Reports from team sources indicate Pro-Bowl return man and top receiver (as listed on the current depth chart) Devin Hester has not reported for the first day of training camp, according to SLAM Sports. |
| July 23, 2008 Devin Hester and veteran Brandon Lloyd will begin training camp as the Bears' starting receivers, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Ron Turner expects the pair to get the nod over Mark Bradley and Marty Booker. |
| July 21, 2008 The Chicago Bears special teams coach Dave Toub thinks Devin Hester can break more records this year, according to ChicagoBears.com. Toub said, "Sure he can... Every time he gets the ball in his hands, hes a danger and a threat. There was no secret going into last year about how good he was after his rookie year, and he did it for a second straight year. Being able to do it two years in a row, I dont see any reason why he couldnt do it a third year." |
| June 22, 2008 Last season superstar return man Devin Hester played an average of 10 to 12 plays on offense per game as a receiver, and this season the Bears intend to triple that workload, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
| June 21, 2008 The team locked up defensive tackle Tommie Harris with a new deal, and now the Bears' top priority is to get an extension done for elite return man Devin Hester, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. GM Jerry Angelo said, "We certainly want to take care of Devin. He certainly deserves our attention. We've talked to his agent, and we'll just have to wait and see." |
| June 8, 2008 Chicago offensive coordinator Ron Turner has challenged return man Devin Hester ... to become the team's top receiver, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
| June 2, 2008 Devin Hester garnered praise from receivers' coach Darryl Drake, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Drake stated, "I have been around a lot of guys, a lot of really good receivers, and he has a chance to be better than all of them. That is a strong statement, but I really believe that. Drake added, "He has as good a pair of hands as anybody. And then his natural ability to run after the catch is just unbelievable." |
| May 23, 2008 Devin Hester was at practice on Thursday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He missed Wednesday's OTA. |
| April 21, 2008 The Chicago Bears will get down to business with Devin Hester's agent, Eugene Parker, this week and try to reach a long-term deal, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
| April 16, 2008 Devin Hester is unhappy with his contract, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He wants to be paid among the league's best, and pointed out that he has scored the most touchdowns on the team over the last two seasons. He is by far the best return man in the NFL, and was a huge contributor during their recent run to the Super Bowl. |
| April 3, 2008 Lovie Smith said the plan is to have receiver Devin Hester return fewer kicks; using him on special teams on a limited basis, according to the Chicago Tribune. "I think Devin Hester can pretty much be what he wants to be," Smith said. "Can he be a three-down receiver? Definitely." Smith indicated Danieal Manning could help the Bears on kick returns, and mentioned restricted free-agent receiver Rashied Davis as another possible return man. "We're in a game and we need a play and they're kicking the ball off to us, there is a good chance you are going to see him [Hester] back there," Smith said. "They're punting the ball to us and we need a big play, no matter what part of the game, there is a good chance you are going to see him back there." Utilizing Hester less on special teams would negatively impact the value of the Bears defense in fantasy leagues that start team defenses. |
| April 2, 2008 Lovie Smith wants to increase Devin Hesters role in the offense as a wide receiver, but not at the expense of decreasing his impact in the return game, according to the Palm Beach Post. Can he be a three-down receiver? Definitely, Smith said. But we have a guy thats special at something. I dont think you automatically take him off it to play somewhere else. Its been a long time since anyone has been able to (return kicks) full time and be a full-time receiver, too. Therein lies the rub, as increasing his presence in the offense, could decrease his effectiveness on special teams. Look for Smith to find some type of balance, which makes Hester a questionable prospect at wide receiver in 2008, despite the Bears need for playmakers in the passing game. |