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FILE - Chicago Bears chairman George H. McCaskey talks to reporters after an end of season NFL football news conference with coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace, Jan. 4, 2017, in Lake Forest, Ill. McCaskey simply could not ignore the Bears' record, no matter how much he and the rest of his family that owns the team enjoyed having general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy around. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Bears make sweeping changes, fire GM Pace, coach Nagy

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 10, 2022 10:16 AM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 12:33 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy exhales in the cold air as he walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Nagy says he hasn't been told finale is it for him

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 05, 2022 05:53 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Nagy focused on ending year with win, not his future

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 03, 2022 02:40 PM EST

FILE - New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. Barkley isn't having any second thoughts about returning to Soldier Field for the first time since the New York Giants star running back tore two ligaments in his right knee and missing most of last season. Barkley and the Giants (4-11) will try to snap a four-game losing streak on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 when they return to Chicago to face the Bears (5-10) in a game between teams already out of playoff contention. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Even with veteran Glennon, Giants struggle again on offense

By Patrick Rose Jan. 02, 2022 07:57 PM EST

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) strip-sacks New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon, setting a new team record for sacks in a season, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. The Bears won 29-3. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Quinn sets Bears season sacks record in 29-3 rout of Giants

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 02, 2022 04:23 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants at Chicago Bears 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 12:45 PM EST

New York Giants' Jake Fromm, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Milton Williams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bears, Giants looking toward future late in difficult season

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs up field after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Colts' Taylor, Rams' Kupp among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 29, 2021 12:34 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) connects for a 36-yard field goal against the Chicago Bears as Seahawks' Michael Dickson holds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Late magic has been missing from Seahawks' lost season

By Tim Booth Dec. 27, 2021 07:06 PM EST

Chicago Bears fans cheer after their team defeated the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Bears' Nagy assumes decision on his fate comes after season

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 27, 2021 06:43 PM EST

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham reacts after scoring a touchdown on a pass reception in the end zone against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. The Bears won 25-24. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2021 07:36 PM EST

Workers clear snow from the stadium field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. Snow blanketed parts of the Pacific Northwest on Sunday because of unusually cold temperatures in the region. Between 3 and 5 inches of snow fell in Seattle overnight and frigid temperatures in the region could tie or break records in the coming days. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ronald Jones (27) reacts after rushing for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 23, 2021 01:19 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
With playoff hopes nearly dashed, Seahawks host Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 12:31 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) and guard Austin Corbett during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Vikings' Cook, Rams' Kupp among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 22, 2021 02:15 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields advances the ball past the block of offensive tackle Teven Jenkins as Minnesota Vikings defensive end Patrick Jones II pursues during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears pursue Justin Fields' improvement in final three games

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 21, 2021 08:09 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins walks out onto the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is seen before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases

By Barry Wilner Dec. 16, 2021 02:19 PM EST