Colts defensive end Chris McCain has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanor battery.
Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star reports that McCain entered that plea during an arraignment this week. McCain is accused of spitting on and grabbing the neck of a woman on January 7 and Holder reports the court ordered McCain to stay at least 100 yards away from his accuser.
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McCain was under contract to the Chargers at that time of the alleged incident and the Chargers initially tendered him as a restricted free agent before rescinding that tender in April. The Colts signed him in May
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The Chicago Bears might look for a pass rusher or help on the offensive line when the draft resumes Friday after taking Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith with the No. 8 overall pick.
The Bears grabbed a potential cornerstone defensive player in the first round Thursday rather than add another weapon for prized quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
Chicago has one second-round pick Friday night, two fourth-rounders and one each in the fifth
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Chicago had 42 sacks last season but let linebackers Pernell McPhee and Willie Young go. The Bears could also use a blocker, with guard Kyle Long recovering from multiple surgeries and guard Josh Sitton gone.
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