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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(L-R) Chicago Bears possible 2022 free agent targets include Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen.
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NFL Free Agency Ranking the 5 Players the Chicago Bears Must Target

The Chicago Bears need to bolster the defense and rebuild the offense around Justin Fields. Here are five free agents who can help with that.

Tim Crean • 20 Feb 2022
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy speaks to quarterback Justin Fields before a play.
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What the Chicago Bears' Plan of Attack Must Be for the 2022 NFL Offseason

Justin Fields desperately needs the Bears to have a big offseason. Here's how Chicago should attack free agency and the 2022 NFL Draft.

Stephen Sheehan • 10 Jan 2022
Possible NFL coaches fired on Black Monday include: (L-R) Head Coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears reacts on the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022; Head Coach Joe Judge of the New York Giants looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 02, 2022; Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field after the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021.
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Ranking the 6 Most Likely NFL Coaches to be Fired After Week 18 on Black Monday

Before football fans' attention turns fully to the playoffs, let's take a look at the most likely NFL coaches fired on this year's Black Monday.

Tim Crean • 12 Jan 2022
RB Triple Crown Winners Emmitt Smith, Adrian Peterson, and Jim Brown
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How Many NFL Running Backs Have Won the Triple Crown?

Jonathan Taylor could win the running back Triple Crown in 2021, leading the NFL in yards, carries, and TDs. How many other RBs have done this?

Tim Crean • 29 Dec 2021
(L-R) Fox Sports host and former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw looks on prior to Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida; Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on December 26, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.
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Terry Bradshaw Predicted Russell Wilson Will Be out in Seattle This Offseason Even Before the Seahawks’ Crushing Week 16 Upset by the Chicago Bears: ‘You Need to Get Rid of Him’

FOX's Terry Bradshaw believed Russell Wilson is playing his last games for the Seattle Seahawks even before the team was eliminated from the playoffs Sunday by the Chicago Bears.

Tim Crean • 28 Dec 2021
(L-R) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talk during a time out during a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2021 in Green Bay, WI; Jakeem Grant of the Chicago Bears avoids a tackle by Rasul Douglas of the Green Bay Packers during a game at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bears 45-30.
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Aaron Rodgers is Awestruck by the Chicago Bears' Jakeem Grant After Explosive Sunday Night Performance: ‘He's Probably a Guy That I'd Pay Money to Watch'

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said that Bears all-purpose weapon Jakeem Grant is an NGL player that he would pay money to watch return kicks after the returner's Week 14 performance.

Tim Crean • 17 Dec 2021
Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers is pursued by Robert Quinn of the Chicago Bears during a game at Lambeau Field on December 12, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bears 45-30.
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Aaron Rodgers Gets Revenge Yet Again After Chicago Bears DE Robert Quinn Mocked His Belt Celebration: ‘I'm Glad People Aren't Getting Hurt Doing It Anymore, but It's Been Pretty One-Sided'

Chicago Bears DE Robert Quinn almost got away with giving Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers the Discount Double Check celebration on Sunday night. Almost.

Tim Crean • 15 Dec 2021
Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss celebrates his 51 yard touchdown reception on the fourth play of the Thanksgiving Day game versus the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX, 26 November. He won the John Madden Turkey Leg Award for his performance.
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5 Greatest John Madden Turkey Leg Award-Winning Performances in NFL Thanksgiving Day History

Legendary announcer John Madden gave out his Turkey Leg Award for 14 years following the Thanksgiving Day game he called. Here are the five most memorable performances by winners.

Tim Crean • 15 Nov 2022
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Thursday, September 13, 2020. The two teams face-off next in the early Thanksgiving Day game in 2021.
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7 Reasons You Can Give Your Family and Friends to Convince Them That the Thanksgiving Day Lions vs. Bears Game is Actually Interesting

The early Thanksgiving Day game between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears isn't very interesting on paper, but there are at least a few reasons to watch it and to help get people to watch it with you.

Tim Crean • 25 Nov 2021
Referee Tony Corrente, who Chris Simms shared a story about after a controversial call against Cassius Marsh and the Chicago Bears, walks off the field after a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Football Team at Highmark Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.
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NFL Referee Tony Corrente, Who Hip-Checked a Bears Player Monday Night Has Always Been Vindictive, According to a Former QB: ‘I'd Like to Really Say Some 4-Letter Words to You'

Former NFL QB and current analyst Chris Simms shared a story from his playing days that shows how referee Tony Corrente deals with players after a controversial call on ‘Monday Night Football.'

Tim Crean • 18 Nov 2021