Devin Hester RUMORS & NEWS

  • Hester's special teams role could grow

    ESPN.com "There is a possibility Devin Hester could be asked to do more than return kicks next season for the Chicago Bears. In addition to serving as the Bears' primary return man, Hester lined up on the second-team kickoff and punt-team coverage units during the second day of the team's voluntary..." April 17

  • Devin Hester is OK with solely being a returner

    Chicago Sun-Times "Bears coach Marc Trestman said recently at the NFL owners meetings that you'd have to ask Devin Hester how he feels about being solely a kick returner for this upcoming season. On Sunday night, Hester declared on "The J Mack and Nate Vash Show" on WLS-AM (890) that he's OK with it and is..." April 08

  • Hester will have to compete for job

    Chicago Tribune "Bears general manager Phil Emery called Jay Cutler a "franchise" quarterback. Coach Marc Trestman wouldn't go there. While the men may differ somewhat in their view of Cutler, they're in lockstep when it comes to Devin Hester, who has suggested he might seek a trade after announcing the day..." February 22

  • Bears' Hester, Cutler must bridge gap

    Chicago Tribune "After Devin Hester told the Tribune that a change of scenery could be a good thing, many wondered why the Bears receiver/return specialist would bypass a chance for a fresh start under a new coaching staff. It's not that simple. Coach Marc Trestman brings a new offensive philosophy to town,..." February 05

  • Hester frustration understandable; Bears', too

    CSN Chicago "After the firing of Lovie Smith last month, few players were as vocal with their unhappiness more than Devin Hester, who was right then at the point of being uncertain he wanted to continue in the NFL. Some of that unhappiness is still evident as Hester told the Chicago Tribune's Vaughn McClure..." February 04

  • Devin Hester possibly seeks trade from Chicago Bears

    NFL.com "Chicago Bears kick returner Devin Hester closed out an emotionally draining 2012 season by informing reporters that he would consider retirement this offseason. After a month of introspection, Hester now believes he would benefit from a "fresh start" while playing two or three more..." February 04

  • Hester wants fresh start, could seek trade

    Chicago Tribune "The most dangerous return man in NFL history has no immediate plans to hang up his cleats, but Devin Hester says he might need a change of scenery. Hester ended a frustrating 2012 season by telling reporters immediately after coach Bears coach Lovie Smith was fired that he would consider..." February 03