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On the Chicago Bears' prestigious list of special teams stars that aren't kickers, there is Devin Hester ... and now Josh Blackwell. Joining the Hall-of-Fame kick returner as the Bears' only non-kicker to win the award multiple times, Blackwell has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 3

Lions fans will not like Devin Hester’s NFC North playoff prediction

After a long stretch of futility, the Detroit Lions have made huge strides over the past three years, culminating in last season’s historic run as they captured the top seed in the NFC for the first time.

NFL News / The Spun / August 20

Son Of NFL Legend Devin Hester Receives Scholarship Offer

For the better part of a decade Devin Hester was the best return ace that the NFL had ever seen. He was so dynamic for the Chicago Bears that he was at times considered the best weapon on the team.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Catching Up With Hall of Fame Return Master Devin Hester

If you're going to make the Hall of Fame in ways that nobody else ever has, it goes without saying that you had to be legendary at what you did. It does

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Two Bears Legends Chosen for NFL’s Top 53-Man Team of the Last 25 Years

A major nod to NFL history just dropped—highlighting the league’s most iconic stretch in recent memory. In celebrating the last 25 years of gridiron greatness, a definitive list has been released, shining a spotlight on the league’s most impactful players and coaches.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 19

4 Former Atlanta Falcons Representing ESPN's All Quarter Century Team

The Atlanta Falcons had 4 former all-pro players make ESPN's All Quarter Century Team recently. The list will include former Falcons receiver Julio Jones,

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 18

4 Former Atlanta Falcons Make ESPN's All Quarter Century Team

ESPN released their All Quarter Century Team earlier this morning, and four former Atlanta Falcons were included on the list. The players are former All-Pro

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / May 24

Four-Star Cornerback CJ Hester Lists Miami in his Final Six Schools

The Miami Hurricanes continue to try to rebuild their secondary with another target in the Florida area listing the Hurricanes in his final six schools.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / May 19

3 Chicago Bears who were snubbed from the All-PFF team of the past 25 years

Over the past twenty-five years, the Chicago Bears have featured some of the greatest players of all time who never won a Super Bowl. At multiple points throughout the last quarter century, Chicago has been good enough to be considered a title contender, but they just haven't been able to go all the way.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / April 11

'You Just Got To Let It Go': Caleb Williams Gets QB Advice From Bears Legend Devin Hester

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has received a little criticism on and off. The rising star has carved a great path to the NFL, but he’s got plenty of challenges ahead.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / April 11

'It’s Going To Open The Passing Game': Ben Johnson’s Effect To Bears Predicted By Devin Hester

Ben Johnson, the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, was recently praised by Devin Hester, wide receiver for the team. In a recent appearance on ‘Up & Adams’, Hester remarked that he was truly happy that the team decided to go with Johnson as a head coaching candidate, simply because of his focus on offense.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 7

How the NFL’s new kickoff rule could change Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl 59 strategy

One of the most lasting Super Bowl moments in the last few decades was the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI. The underdog Chicago Bears watched Devin Hester make a few moves and sprint his way past every Indianapolis Colt on the field to give his team a quick lead. But the NFL has embraced more safety-based rules and tweaks in recent years.

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Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / August 7, 2024

Titans Nearly Landed Hall of Famer Devin Hester

When legendary kick returner Devin Hester comes to mind, people think of the Chicago Bears. But he was almost a part of the Tennessee Titans. During his 12-year NFL career, Hester achieved five kick return touchdowns, 14 punt return touchdowns, and one touchdown on a returned missed field goal.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 5, 2024

Devin Hester reveals the team that almost drafted him

Devin Hester reveals this team almost drafted him instead of Bears

During Hester’s “Road to Canton” documentary released by the NFL in the lead-up to the Hall of Fame ceremony last week, the 41-year-old admitted he thought he was going to be drafted by a team that wasn’t the Bears.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / August 4, 2024

Devin Hester claims former Eagles player should be in the Hall of Fame

Chicago Bears legend Devin Hester became the first returner to ever enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. And in his speech, he made it clear that he doesn't want to be the last as he called out former Philadelphia Eagles return specialist Brian Mitchell.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5, 2024

Watch: Bears icon gets emotional with Deion Sanders during HOF induction

Beloved Chicago Bears icon Devin Hester fought back tears Friday moments before he finally put on the gold jacket reserved for Pro Football Hall of Famers.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / July 3, 2024

Devin Hester's Holiday Addition Of First Alert: July 4, 2024

It is the Fourth of July so it is only right that Miami Hurricanes on SI talks about one of the most explosive players to wear No. 4 for the Hurricanes In Devin Hester.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / May 3, 2024

Watch: Miami's Devin Hester Steals The Show | ACC Football Classic (2004)

Chicago Bears News / Full Press Coverage / February 9, 2024

Chicago Bears: Devin Hester Named To Hall Of Fame

Chicago Bears legend Devin Hester makes history by becoming the first return specialist to be named to the Hall of Fame. Add another name to the list of Chicago Bears players who are members of the Football Hall of Fame.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / February 9, 2024

Bears Legend Devin Hester Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

On fourth and 12 from their 33-yard line, the Arizona Cardinals made the smart decision. They were up by six points with 3:17 left in the game. The Chicago Bears offense turned the ball over six times (three fumbles lost, three interceptions) and hadn't even accumulated 200 yards.

NFL News / Talk of Fame on SI / January 16, 2024

State Your Case: Why Devin Hester Should be 'Slam Dunk' for Canton

(EDITOR'S NOTE: On the eve of the election of the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame's Class of 2024, Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein makes a compelling case for former return specialist Devin Hester's election).

NFL News / Trade Talk Sports / December 31, 2023

Was Devin “Anytime” Hester the Best NFL Return Specialist?

Devin Hester was one of the greatest return specialists in NFL history. While Hester also played as a wide receiver, returning kicks was his forte. In that area, he was one of the best.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 28, 2023

Why Devin Hester deserves a Hall of Famer

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Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / December 27, 2023

Chicago Bears Legendary Special Teamer Devin Hester Named a Hall-of-Fame Finalist for 2024

The Chicago Bears have a chance to add their 31st franchise player to the Hall-of-Fame as legendary return man Devin Hester was named a finalist for the 2024 class.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 10, 2022