Dick Butkus
Chicago Bears' Eddie Jackson reacts after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers look to continue their recent mastery of Bears

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) works against offensive tackle Matt Pryor (69) during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
All-Pro G Quenton Nelson, Colts sign extension before opener

Sep. 11, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) smiles as he throws a pass during NFL football training camp practice, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. (Samantha Madar/The Post-Crescent via AP)
Packers have new look as Rodgers continues Super Bowl chase

By Steve Megargee Aug. 24, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, right, talks with quarterback Justin Fields at the NFL football team's practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Changes under new coach Matt Eberflus hit Bears defense

By Gene Chamberlain May. 24, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

Washington coach Ron Rivera wins George Halas Award

By The Associated Press May. 09, 2022 01:21 PM EDT
Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera, who had cancer and made a full recovery, has been selected as the 2022 George Halas Award recipient by the Professional...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, talks with quarterbacks coach Tom Clements, in this undated photo. The biggest offseason clue forecasting Aaron Rodgers’ eventual decision to stay in Green Bay came when Tom Clements ended his retirement to begin a second stint as the Packers’ quarterback coach. Clements also held that position when Rodgers led the Packers to a Super Bowl title during the 2010 season and continued getting praise from the four-time MVP long after leaving Green Bay. (Evan Siegle/The Post-Crescent via AP)
Clements wants to help Rodgers reach another Super Bowl

By Steve Megargee Apr. 13, 2022 02:40 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO 49ERS' JORDAN WILLIS NOT ALEX BARRETT - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis (94) blocks a punt by Green Bay Packers punter Corey Bojorquez (7) late in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. 49ers' Talanoa Hufanga (29) ran the ball in for a touchdown. (Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via AP)
AP source: Drayton out as Packers' special teams coordinator

By Steve Megargee Feb. 01, 2022 06:56 PM EST

Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard scores a touchdown after grabbing an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Sidelined Chubb a major contributor in Denver community

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2021 01:16 PM EST

FILE - Former Husker and current Athletic Director of the University of Nebraska Omaha, Trev Alberts, is shown at halftime of an NCAA college football game between Nebraska and Wisconsin in Lincoln, Neb., in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, file photo. Nebraska announced Wednesday, July 14, 2021, that it has hired former star football player Trev Alberts as its new athletic director. Alberts will fill the job that opened with the retirement of Bill Moos. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, FIle)
Nebraska picks Trev Alberts to serve as new Husker AD

By Grant Schulte Jul. 14, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Packers try to extend NFC North lead as they host Bears

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 11:29 AM EST
CHICAGO (5-5) at GREEN BAY (7-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE – Packers by 7 ½ RECORD VS...

FILE - In this June 19, 1970, file photo. Chicago Bears teammates of Brian Piccolo carry his coffin into Christ the King Church for funeral services in Chicago. From left, front to back, are Randy Jackson, Dick Butkus, and Gale Sayer. Ed O'Bradovich is at right. Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who made his mark as one of the NFL’s best all-purpose running backs and was later celebrated for his enduring friendship with a Chicago Bears teammate with cancer, has died. He was 77. Nicknamed “The Kansas Comet” and considered among the best open-field runners the game has ever seen, Sayers died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame RB Gale Sayers

Sep. 23, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

FILE - From left are 1970 file photos showing Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who made his mark as one of the NFL’s best all-purpose running backs and was later celebrated for his enduring friendship with Chicago Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, has died. He was 77. Nicknamed “The Kansas Comet” and considered among the best open-field runners the game has ever seen, Sayers died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77

By Andrew Seligman And Jim Litke Sep. 23, 2020 09:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos president of football operations and general manager John Elway speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Elway has selected a defensive player with his first draft pick six times in his nine drafts. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
John Elway's name is all over Broncos' long draft history

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 21, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

Deacon Jones, Butkus and LT unanimous All-Team picks

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2019 09:00 PM EST
Deacon Jones, Dick Butkus and Lawrence Taylor are among six unanimous choices at defensive line and linebacker for the NFL’s All-Time Team. ...

NFL announces defensive line and linebackers finalists

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2019 07:16 PM EST
Hall of Famers Joe Greene, Deacon Jones and Dick Butkus are among the finalists on defense for the NFL’s All-Time Team. The league on...

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
NFL begins 100th season with Packers-Bears

By Jay Cohen Sep. 05, 2019 12:26 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watch his team during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Leonard, Nelson prepare to build off All-Pro rookie seasons

By Michael Marot Jul. 26, 2019 02:49 PM EDT