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Former Chicago Bears coach Dick Jauron dies at 74

Originally posted on Chicago Bears on SI | By Bryan Perez | Last updated Feb 8, 2025 11:24 AM ET

Former Chicago Bears coach Dick Jauron passed away Saturday. He was 74 years old.

Dick Jauron, a Peoria native and the head coach of the #Bears from 1999 through 2003, has passed away. He was 74.

The NFL's Coach of the Year in 2001, he also was a HC for the #Bills. Jauron played safety in the league and was a legend at Yale.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) February 8, 2025

Jauron served as the Bears' head coach from 1999-2003. He finished his tenure in Chicago with a 35-45 record and one playoff appearance.

The NFL world was saddened to learn of Jauron's death, and took to social media to express their condolences.

I covered entire Dick Jauron era as a reporter.
He wasn’t the Bears 1st choice but developed young talent.
The 2001 season was MAGICAL & that defense was the most underrated in Bears history IMO.
Playing in Champaign in 02 crushed that team.
His kindness was unmatched.
RIP.
— Silvy (@WaddleandSilvy) February 8, 2025

The world and the world of the #nfl lost a great human being today. Dick Jauron. He was a special player, coach , husband , father , boss and especially person! Prayers to his family and friends. He will be missed.
— Todd Haley (@thetoddhaley) February 8, 2025

I'm shocked & saddened to learn of the death of Dick Jauron. Growing up in Swampscott, a kid my age had one hero. Dick. He excelled at football & studies. Breaking high school records, starring @Yale, then playing & coaching in @NFL w/ @Lions, @BuffaloBills @ChicagoBears. RIP pic.twitter.com/PYjSwxqBZE
— Mark Garfinkel (@pictureboston) February 8, 2025

Saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Coach Dick Juron , he gave me the FIRST memorable bears team of my life and started me down this path of obsession with football

RIP Coach
— PAT THE DESIGNER (@PatTheDesigner) February 8, 2025