ANDREW SELIGMAN
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago. A potential move by the Bears from the lakefront stadium has been picking up steam in recent weeks, after the team announced a bid to purchase Arlington International Racecourse. The famed thoroughbred track in the village of Arlington Heights sits about 30 miles northwest of Soldier Field on a 326-acre plot of land owned by Churchill Downs Inc. that is for sale. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Leave the lakefront? Bears fans have mixed emotions on that

By Andrew Seligman Jul. 04, 2021 11:32 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — For years, Graham Alexa had one of the cheapest views at Soldier

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to hand off the ball during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May, 14, 2021, in Lake Forest Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks, Pool)
Dalton says 'mindset didn't change' when Bears landed Fields

By Andrew Seligman Jun. 02, 2021 07:58 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Andy Dalton insisted he understood the situation when

An image of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is displayed after he was chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 11th pick in the first round of thge NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 29, 2021 10:00 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are banking on Justin Fields to develop in a

FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, speaks as general manager Ryan Pace looks on at a news conference during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill. The Bears come into the draft with a long to-do list and big questions about the direction of the franchise. For all the uncertainty, one thing is clear. Pace and Nagy cannot afford to fumble this. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Bears enter draft with issues to address on offense, defense

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 23, 2021 02:44 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears come into the draft with a long to-do list and

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, right, talks with general manager Ryan Pace during NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill. Coach Matt Nagy is ready to call plays again on offense for the Chicago Bears. Nagy said Friday, April 2, 2021, he is taking back those duties after handing them off to offensive coordinator Bill Lazor midway through last season in an effort to shake up a struggling team. Chairman George McCaskey opted to stick with Nagy and Pace, citing their leadership and the way the team handled the big losing streak last season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Nagy says he'll go back to calling Bears' plays on offense

By Andrew Seligman Apr. 02, 2021 02:21 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Coach Matt Nagy is ready to call plays again on offense for the

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant (23) pursues a play during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. The Chicago Bears signed veteran cornerback Desmond Trufant to a one-year contract Saturday, March 20, 2021, to replace former All-Pro Kyle Fuller. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Bears sign CB Trufant to 1-year contract to replace Fuller

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 20, 2021 01:14 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears released former All-Pro cornerback Kyle Fuller

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. The Chicago Bears agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with former Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton, agent Jeffrey Nalley said Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The three-time Pro Bowler could earn an additional $3 million in bonuses. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
Dalton says Bears told him starting quarterback job is his

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 18, 2021 07:27 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears apparently won’t have a quarterback

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chicago Bears agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with former Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton, agent Jeffrey Nalley said Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The three-time Pro Bowler could earn an additional $3 million in bonuses. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Bears agree to 1-year, $10 million contract with QB Dalton

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 16, 2021 01:06 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract

Bears reward kicker Santos with contract extension

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 11, 2021 09:30 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears rewarded kicker Cairo Santos for a club-record

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) sets up to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bears placed the franchise tag on star receiver Allen Robinson on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 setting up a potential messy situation with their most consistent playmaker on offense. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Bears place franchise tag on star receiver Allen Robinson

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 09, 2021 03:23 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears placed the franchise tag on star receiver

Chicago Bears promote Sean Desai to defensive coordinator

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 22, 2021 07:38 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears promoted safeties coach Sean Desai to replace

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Bears plan to keep Nagy, GM Pace for at least 1 more season

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 13, 2021 11:47 AM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Chairman George McCaskey insisted the Chicago Bears have the

FILE - Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace walks the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Chicago, in this Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, file photo. The Bears head into the offseason with some big issues to address after going 8-8 for the second year in a row, starting with whether general manager Ryan Pace or coach Matt Nagy will be retained. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Bears facing decisions on Pace, Nagy after wild-card loss

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 11, 2021 06:04 PM EST
The Chicago Bears looked as if they were propping open a championship window

Green Bay Packers' Kamal Martin tries to stop Chicago Bears' Darnell Mooney during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bruised Bears could be without Smith, Mooney against Saints

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 06, 2021 08:48 PM EST
The Chicago Bears got the help they needed to make the playoffs for the second

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears not sweating how they reached postseason

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 04, 2021 06:34 PM EST
The Chicago Bears aren't worrying about how they made the playoffs. They're in

Green Bay Packers' Dominique Dafney is congratulated by teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rodgers throws 4 TDs, Packers beat Bears 35-16 for top seed

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 03, 2021 07:59 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers saw teammates hugging and dancing and coach Matt

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Mabin (34) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Rodgers, Packers eye top seed; Bears try to reach playoffs

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 31, 2020 05:13 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are rolling with five

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, left, looks for a receiver as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Aaron Lynch (59) tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Bears eye playoffs heading into finale with Rodgers, Packers

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 28, 2020 04:11 PM EST
The Chicago Bears head into the final week with their eyes on Aaron Rodgers and

Chicago Bears' David Montgomery (32) celebrates after a running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears look to stay in contention after ending 6-game slide

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 14, 2020 05:45 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — With calls for sweeping changes getting louder by the loss, the

ARCHIVO.- Foto del 15 de noviembre del 2020 los corredores de los Browns de Cleveland Nick Chubb y Kareem Hunt en el encuentro ante los Texans de Houston. El domingo 13 de diciembre la pareja se ha convertido en el duo más temido de la liga. Con 1,538 yardas combinadas por tierra antes de su encuentro del lunes ante Baltimore Chubb y Hunt están en ritmo para convertirse en la octava pareja en superar cada uno las 1.000 yardas en una campaña(AP Foto/Ron Schwane, File)
Trubisky outplays Watson, Bears stop skid, beat Texans 36-7

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 13, 2020 04:34 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — All Mitchell Trubisky cared about was helping the Chicago Bears