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'I’m Gonna Go to Jail': Former Bears Star Reveals Mike Ditka’s Brutal Reason for Cutting Him 4 Times

Tom Brady was the 199th pick in the 2000 draft, and 198 selections went by before a team decided he was worth a call. The NFL is full of stories where the people paid to judge talent got it wrong.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 24

Chicago Bears’ Cole Kmet enters Mike Ditka territory before injury

The Chicago Bears are riding high after taking down the New England Patriots 30-24 in their Week 7 Thursday Night Football matchup. However, tight end Cole Kmet’s worrying injury does make the victory bittersweet.

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NFL News / The Spun / October 22

Bears Honoring Mike Ditka With Fan Giveaway Thursday Night vs. Patriots

The Chicago Bears will honor the legendary Mike Ditka this Thursday night when they host the New England Patriots on primetime. NFL fans learned of Ditka’s passing on Oct.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / October 22

Bears make awesome move for Patriots game

The Chicago Bears will host the New England Patriots on Thursday at Soldier Field. However, it won’t be just any regular-season game as they’ll make an awesome move on the night in honor of Mike Ditka.

Chicago Bears News / HITC / October 22

Fans will love how Chicago Bears plan to honour Mike Ditka on Thursday vs Patriots

The Chicago Bears will be remembering legendary former coach Mike Ditka on Thursday with a special celebration following his passing earlier in the month.

Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / October 21

Dallas Cowboys Legend Sadly Passes Away

The Dallas Cowboys announced bad news on Wednesday, adding another name to the list of legends the league has lost in the last year. Nearly two weeks after Chicago Bears icon Mike Ditka tragically died, another player departed from this world.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Bears pay tribute to Mike Ditka on what would’ve been his 87th birthday

The Chicago Bears are honoring franchise legend Mike Ditka on what would’ve been his 87th birthday. To mark the occasion, they introduced new uniform patches.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Mike Ditka’s 1985 Chicago Bears Being Developed as Limited Series by LA Production Banner

Legendary Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka was surely mourned by fans of yesteryear when he passed away this month. Apart from giving Chicago its first (and only, so far) Super Bowl, he was among the few who were able to make the franchise a consistent contender.

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Green Bay Packers News / The Spun / October 11

The Packers Are Showing Extreme Class After Mike Ditka's Death

The NFL world continues to mourn the death of legendary tight end and head coach Mike Ditka on Sunday. Jarrett Payton and the Ditka family announced his passing on Sunday.

NFL News / The Spun / October 11

Mike Greenberg Made Adam Schefter Cry With His Personal Mike Ditka Story Sunday Morning

ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” remembered the late, great Mike Ditka this morning. Ditka, a Hall of Fame tight end turned Super Bowl-winning head coach, passed away earlier this week.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 11

Chicago Bears Make Announcement Before Packers Showdown

The Chicago Bears will take the field today at Lambeau Field with a quiet but unmistakable mark of remembrance on their helmets. The Bears have revealed that a navy decal outlined in orange, bearing a white “89,” will sit on the rear left corner of each helmet as the team faces the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Analyst Dethrones Michael Jordan as Chicago’s Biggest Star Following Mike Ditka’s Passing at 86

The sports world lost a titan on Friday with the passing of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka at the age of 86. While tributes

Green Bay Packers News / HITC / October 11

How the Green Bay Packers plan to honour late NFL legend Mike Ditka revealed

The Green Bay Packers will honour the greatest personality in their rival Chicago Bears’ history before their Week 5 game. The Bears-Packers rivalry in the NFL is arguably the oldest in the league’s history, tracing its origins back to 1921.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Philadelphia Eagles Owner Reacts to the Passing of NFL Legend Mike Ditka

The football world is mourning the loss of legendary player, coach and commentator Mike Ditka, who spent two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1967 and 1968.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / EssentiallySports / October 10

'Saved Our Family From Eviction': Mike Ditka Helped Family of Steelers Legend & 1st CTE-Diagnosed NFL Player During Tough Time

Mike Ditka will always be remembered for his legendary playing career, success as a coach, and impact on the NFL. However, beyond his accomplishments on the field, Ditka also made a difference in the lives of people who needed help, especially the families of retired NFL players.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / October 10

Mike Ditka Dies At 86: The Triumphs And Failures Behind 'Da Coach'

Mike Ditka dies at 86, leaving a football story shaped by Hall of Fame excellence, three Super Bowl victories, and one costly coaching gamble. Ditka’s family announced his death Friday, October 9, 2026, before the Chicago Bears released a tribute.

Chicago Bears News / The Spun / October 10

Barack Obama had classy tribute for Bears legend Mike Ditka

The NFL world lost legendary coach and player Mike Ditka, and tributes are pouring in from around the world. Among the latest tributes was one from a noted Chicago resident during Coach Ditka’s time with the Bears: Former U.S.

Five most notorious moments of Mike Ditka's career

Ben Johnson reacts to passing of Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka

Timing of Mike Ditka's death is similar to Walter Payton's passing

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Timing of Mike Ditka's death is similar to Walter Payton's passing

Former Chicago Bears head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka and legendary Bears running back Walter Payton both died the week the team was scheduled to play the rival Green Bay Packers.

Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka passes away at age 86

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Everyone had the same idea for how Bears should pay tribute to Mike Ditka

The Chicago Bears are set to visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in what will be the first game following legendary coach Mike Ditka’s death. That has many fans wanting to see the team, and specifically coach Ben Johnson, pay tribute to Ditka in one specific way.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Bears Legend Mike Ditka Passes Away At 86

The National Football League, the Bears franchise, and the city of Chicago have lost an icon. Hall of Fame tight end and head coach Mike Ditka has passed at the age of 86, his family announced Friday morning.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 9

Five most notorious moments of Mike Ditka's career

Known for his fiery temperament and tendency to speak his mind, Ditka was no stranger to controversy during his career. Let's look at five of the most notorious of those moments.

Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka passes away at age 86

Timing of Mike Ditka's death is similar to Walter Payton's passing

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

NFL legend Mike Ditka dies at 86

NFL legend Mike Ditka has died at 86, his family announced in a statement. In a statement shared by Walter Payton’s son Jarrett, Ditka’s family confirmed that the former tight end and Chicago Bears head coach had died on Friday.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 9

Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at 86

The legendary Mike Ditka has died at the age of 86, his family announced on Friday. A cause of death was not immediately announced. Ditka was the first tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and later led the Bears to a Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XX.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 9