Bears' Graham among Salute to Service finalists
Bears tight end Jimmy Graham, Broncos tight end/fullback Andrew Beck, and former Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson are finalists for the NFL's Salute to Service Award.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
6-11, 3rd in NFC North
Hour 2: Flores to the Bears?
Is Brian Flores the best candidate for the Bears job? Will Joe Burrow win a Super Bowl with the Bengals? Where does Justin Herbert rank among current players in the NFL? Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin stops by to play Hot News or Not News. Plus, Jay reacts to Duke's surprising loss to FSU last night!
Bears great Hampton gets probation in OVI case
Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Dan Hampton, who pleaded guilty last month to a drunken driving charge in Indiana, has been sentenced to one year of probation.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Bucs DC Todd Bowles will spend Friday afternoon with HC-needy Vikings, Saturday afternoon with the HC-needy Bears … then Sunday afternoon in the Divisional playoff vs. the Rams.
NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2022?
We stacked NFL franchises from those in need of a teardown to those that just need a few tweaks. What are each eliminated team's outlook and offseason priorities?
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Cowboys DC Dan Quinn is scheduled to interview this week for HC jobs with Denver, Minnesota, Miami and Chicago, per source.
Tracking NFL head-coach firings and potential openings: Giants now have an opening, plus latest buzz on Jaguars, Raiders jobs
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
Hour 2: Allen Robinson
The guys continue to react to the Texans firing David Culley. Allen Robinson joins to talk about the Bears disappointing season and his impending free agency. We preview Super Wild Card Weekend with Four Downs. Mike Reiss joins to talk about the third matchup between the Bills & Patriots this season.
NFL coaching carousel buzz: What we're hearing for each open job, including candidates to watch
What happened in Miami? What's next for Minnesota and Denver? Our insiders tell you what they know about each team looking for a new coach.
Hour 2: Josh Allen & the cold
The Bears' head coaching search continues...could their guy be Ryan Day? The guys try to decide if teams are Real or Not Real Super Bowl contenders. Damien Woody joins to talk about Josh Allen and the cold weather in Buffalo. Plus, we hit on another Lakers' loss and Ben Simmons' status in A to Z.
Ex-Eagles coach Pederson interviews with Bears
Doug Pederson, who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title only to be let go at the end of the 2020 season after a 4-11-1 finish, interviewed for the vacant head-coaching position with the Bears on Wednesday.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Bears interviewed former Eagles' HC Doug Pederson for their head-coaching job today and Browns assistant director of pro scouting Glenn Cook for their general manager position.
Hour 2: Rodgers buries Judge
Keyshawn doesn't agree with one guy the Bears are interviewing for their GM job. Aaron Rodgers gets a shovel and buries Joe Judge's decision to QB sneak on 2nd & 3rd down in Week 18. Adam Amin joins to preview Bulls/Nets.
ESPN staff
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
ESPN staff
With the regular season over, the moves at head coach and in the front offices have begun. Find out who is out and more.
Setting The Playoff Table
Laura, RC, Dan, and Swagu sorts the NFL playoff picture, examines the important return of JJ Watt, and explains how Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers fell short of the postseason.
2021 NFL season in review: What went wrong, what's next for non-playoff teams
The Jaguars fired their coach and have the draft's No. 1 pick, and the Browns missed the playoffs, again. What's next for non-playoff teams in 2022?
Hour 1: Kirby's Natty
Kirby Smart finally was able to win National Championship, and managed to do it over Nick Saban. What does this mean for his legacy moving forward? Also, ESPN 1000's David Kaplan rips into George McCaskey for his handling of this yesterday in lieu of the Nagy & Pace firings. Plus, Brian Flores was fired by the Dolphins. Where will he end up? ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano joins to answer that, and what the best job opening is right now.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Chicago has requested permission to interview Bills' OC Brian Daboll for the Bears' HC job, per source.
The Aftermath of Week 18
We're diving into what stood out to us in week 18. Also, some coaching updates of who was let go.
With Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace out, fate of next Bears coach and GM tied to Justin Fields' development
Whomever takes this job should know their success will likely be tied to improvement from a young quarterback they played no role in drafting.
Hour 4: Breaking Coach/GM Firings
BREAKING: The Bears have fired Matt Nagy & GM Ryan Pace, the Vikings have fired Mike Zimmer & GM Rick Spielman, and the Dolphins fired Brian Flores. The guys react to the crazy news, plus Adam Schefter joins the show..
Is Jim Harbaugh the logical replacement for Nagy in Chicago? (2:10)
Bears fire Nagy, GM Pace following 6-11 season
The Chicago Bears have fired coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace after the team posted a 6-11 record this season.
2022 NFL regular-season opponents for every team
Who will your favorite teams face in 2022? Here's a look at every franchise's home and road opponents for next season.
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2021 NFC North Standings
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards188.630th
Rushing Yards118.714th
Points For18.327th
Points Against23.922nd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(11) | Justin Fields | QB | Ohio State |
| 2(7) | Teven Jenkins | OT | Oklahoma State |
| 5(7) | Larry Borom | OT | Missouri |
| 6(33) | Khalil Herbert | RB | Virginia Tech |
| 6(37) | Dazz Newsome | WR | North Carolina |
| 6(44) | Thomas Graham Jr. | CB | Oregon |
| 7(23) | Khyiris Tonga | DT | BYU |