Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are a professional football team that competes in the NFL’s NFL North division. The Bears are one of two teams left from the NFL’s founding in 1920. Chicago has the most enshrinees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with the most victories in the NFL.

What’s the Chicago Bears name origin?

The team was originally named the Decatur Staleys, but in 1922 the agreement to keep the name ended. The founder and owner George Halas wanted to tie the new name to the Chicago Cubs baseball team and ultimately decided on the Bears.

Have the Chicago Bears ever won a Super Bowl?

The Bears won the Super Bowl in 1985, but the team holds a total of 9 NFL championships.

  • Founded: 1920
  • Championships: 9 (1 Super Bowl win)
  • Stadium: Soldier Field
  • Owner: Virginia Halas McCaskey
  • Colors: Navy blue, burnt orange and white
  • Mascot: Staley Da Bear
  • Rival: Green Bay Packers

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Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears hugs Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers.
NFL
Justin Fields Offends Bears Fans Saying, ‘They're Not Putting in Any Work'

Justin Fields doesn't buy the notion that yet another loss to the Packers hurts Bears fans as much as the team's players.

Tim Crean • 20 Sep 2022
AJ Dillon runs with the ball.
Sports Betting
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Who should you bet to score the first touchdown on Sunday Night Football?

Jack Dougherty • 09 Dec 2022
William the Refrigerator Perry grabs the face guard and points a finger at James Campen of the Green Bay Packers.
NFL
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: 5 Memorable Moments From the Last 40 Years of Their Fierce NFL Rivalry

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears have had their share of memorable moments during their fierce rivalry.

Mike Thomas • 18 Sep 2022
Defensive end Steve McMichael of the Chicago Bears gets past guard Ian Beckles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and tries to sack quarterback Vinny Testaverde.
NFL
Steve McMichael Is the Greatest Player to Suit Up for Both the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers

Although Steve McMichael played for both the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers, he is a Bear at heart.

Mike Thomas • 18 Sep 2022
Justin Fields, Trey Lance
NFL
Curmudgeonly Former Coach Mike Martz Rips ‘Completely Awful' Justin Fields, Trey Lance

The Justin Fields, Trey Lance battle of Week 1 was marred by torrential rain, but that didn't stop Mike Martz from crushing both QBs.

Tim Crean • 13 Sep 2022
Chicago Bears' quarterback Justin Fields is tackled by a Green Bay Packers defender.
NFL
The Chicago Bears and Justin Fields are Painfully Failing Each Other

Justin Fields was supposed to be the Chicago Bears' savior. Since he landed in the Windy City, though, things haven't gone according to plan.

Miles Ruder • 25 Aug 2022
A detail view of the Chicago Bears Training Camp logo is seen on a banner during the the Chicago Bears Training Camp on July 30, 2022 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, IL.
NFL
Chicago Bears Injury Report: WR N'Keal Harry Suffers Injury and Will Miss Significant Time

New acquisition N'Keal Harry just landed on the Chicago Bears injury report with a high ankle sprain and he could miss Week 1 and then some.

Tim Crean • 07 Aug 2022
Kirk Cousins passes against the Packers.
Sports Betting
NFC North Betting Preview: The Surprising +300 Pick to Unseat the Packers

Can the Packers win their fourth NFC North title in a row?

Jack Dougherty • 09 Dec 2022
Former Chicago Bears player Brian Urlacher stands on the field prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Soldier Field.
NFL
Was Jay Cutler a Tough QB? Former Bears Teammate Brian Urlacher Tells All

Brian Urlacher set the record straight on the toughness of his former teammate, quarterback Jay Cutler.

Mike Thomas • 04 Jul 2022
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and current Bears QB Justin Fields.
NFL
Jay Cutler Reveals the Brutal Reality of Justin Fields' Situation With the Chicago Bears

Justin Fields had a tough rookie season on the Chicago Bears, and former quarterback Jay Cutler recently revealed the brutal reality of Fields’ situation in Chicago.

David Wysong • 03 Jul 2022