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Defensive tackle Bilal Nichols stepped up for the Bears in a big way in 2020, establishing himself as one of the defense's most exciting young players.

On Jan. 26, 1986, the Bears defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl XX, capping one of the greatest seasons in NFL history. On the 35th anniversary, we look at some of the players on that team then and find out what they've been up to since becoming world champions.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses recent Bears draft picks who have excelled, the status of kicker Eddy Piñeiro and the possibility of trading for Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Check out the top plays from inside linebacker Roquan Smith from the 2020 season.

The best is seemingly yet to come for Bears center Sam Mustipher, who stepped into the starting lineup midway through the 2020 season and helped solidify the offensive line.

13 different Bears players scored a touchdown during the 2020 season. Take a look at each trip to the end zone that resulted in six points on our side of the scoreboard.

Chicago Bears and Advocate Aurora Health in conjunction with the NFL, have selected four Chicago-area vaccinated health care heroes to attend Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay.

Former Bears running back Cyril Pinder passed away Saturday at the age of 74.

Bears Hall of Famer Richard Dent along with Campbell's Chunky Soup and the Northern Illinois Food Bank recently surprised a special volunteer.

Check out the top plays from running back David Montgomery from the 2020 season.

The Bears on Friday promoted Sean Desai from safeties coach to defensive coordinator. The 37-year-old replaces Chuck Pagano, who announced his retirement Jan. 13 after 36 years in coaching.

Rookie tight end Cole Kmet saw his role expand rapidly over the course of the 2020 season.

WR Darnell Mooney had a breakout rookie year in 2020, catching 61 passes in his first NFL season. Where do his 61 receptions rank all-time among Bears rookies? Take a look through the list to find out.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the injuries that slowed Khalil Mack during the season, key plays other teams have copied from the Bears and the latest news on the NFL Combine.

The Bears and PNC teamed up to provide eleven Chicago Public Schools with over 600 Chromebooks and 750 hotspots to help support remote learning during these challenging times.

Former Bears kicker Roger LeClerc, a member of the 1963 NFL championship team, passed away Thursday at the age of 84. He spent seven seasons with the Bears from 1960-66.

Former Bears quarterback and SiriusXM Radio's Jim Miller joins hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Chicago Bears All Access Podcast.

After a breakout 2020 season, Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith—who is still only 23 years old—has an incredibly bright future.

Senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the Bears' top 10 plays of the 2020 season.

Chicago Bears Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Jimmy Graham, in conjunction with Cigna and the USO, surprises a service member in Qatar with a letter of appreciation.

Rookie receiver Darnell Mooney showed off speed, toughness and consistency in his first season to evolve into the Bears' No. 2 wideout.

Bears running back David Montgomery showed improved leadership, receiving skills and breakaway speed in his second NFL season in 2020.

Check out the best gameday photos taken by Bears photographers throughout the 2020 season.

The Pro Football Writers of America have selected Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson to their All-NFL team.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses which picks the Bears have in the 2021 draft, the top free agent quarterbacks potentially available this offseason and where the Bears ranked in dropped passes.

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day being celebrated Monday, there's no better time to reflect on how the Bears applied King's universal message of love during a trying year when racial injustice issues divided the country.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Bears and several community partners would like to recognize five Chicago teens who are making a difference in their neighborhoods.

Take a look at the home and away matchups slated for the Bears' 2021 season. (Opponents listed are based on the NFL's current 16-game formula and may change)

Go on the field and listen in as defensive lineman Akiem Hicks is mic'd up for the Bears' Wild Card matchup with the New Orleans Saints.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses Bears players who are due to become free agents in March, the likelihood of Tarik Cohen being able to return from his torn ACL to start training camp and whether the Bears are considering placing a franchise tag on Allen Robinson II.

The Bears on Friday signed wide receivers Reggie Davis and Jester Weah to reserve/future contracts.

Former Bears quarterback and SiriusXM Radio's Jim Miller joins hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the Chicago Bears All Access Podcast.

One of the first items on the Bears' offseason to-do list is hiring a defensive coordinator to replace Chuck Pagano, who announced his retirement Wednesday after 36 seasons as a coach, including the last two in Chicago.

During an end-of-season video press conference Wednesday, Bears chairman George H. McCaskey and president/CEO Ted Phillips explained the decision to move forward with general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy.

Speaking to reporters, Bears chairman George H. McCaskey and president/CEO Ted Phillips expressed faith in general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy while also detailing the need to see improvement in 2021.

Set to return for 2021, Bears coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace met the media Wednesday to discuss the 2020 season and their plans going forward.

Chuck Pagano is retiring after two seasons as Bears defensive coordinator and nearly four decades as a coach at the NFL and collegiate levels.

Chicago Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey and President & CEO Ted Phillips address the media following the Chicago Bears 2020 season.

General Manager Ryan Pace and Head Coach Matt Nagy address the media following the Chicago Bears 2020 season.

One day after Sunday's disappointing 21-9 Wild Card loss to the Saints, Bears players reflected on their roller-coaster 2020 season and the importance of learning from their playoff defeat.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why Cole Kmet was penalized against the Saints, why the Bears ran the ball late in the first half and why the Bears didn't attempt an extra point after scoring a touchdown as time expired.

The Bears on Monday signed 10 players to reserve/future contracts.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II addresses the media on Monday at Halas Hall.

Tight end Cole Kmet meets with the media Monday morning at Halas Hall.

Defensive lineman Bilal Nichols meets with the media Monday morning at Halas Hall.

Bears offensive lineman Sam Mustipher addresses the media on Monday at Halas Hall.

Coach Matt Nagy plans to conduct an honest appraisal of the Bears' roller-coaster season after they bowed out of the playoffs Sunday with a disappointing 21-9 wild card loss to the Saints in New Orleans.

Watch complete game highlights from the Bears' Wild Card game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

In Sunday's Wild Card loss, Anthony Miller became the second Bears receiver to be kicked out of a game this season for punching Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

See the game unfold through the lenses of our sideline photographers as the Bears face off against the Saints in New Orleans during Super Wild Card Weekend.

An anemic performance on offense and costly penalties on both sides of the ball were the main culprits in the Bears' 21-9 loss to the Saints in Sunday's Wild Card game in New Orleans.

Head coach Matt Nagy meets with the media following the Bears' 21-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky meets with the media following the Bears' 21-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks speaks with the media following Sunday's Wild Card game in New Orleans.

Defensive back Tashaun Gipson Sr. speaks with the media following Sunday's Wild Card game in New Orleans.

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Charles Leno Jr. speaks with the media following Sunday's Wild Card game in New Orleans.

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky throws a beautiful pass to WR Javon Wims, who makes an over-the-shoulder catch for a 28-yard gain.

Bears NT John Jenkins makes a great play by recovering a fumble from Saints QB Taysom Hill.

Bears safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. makes a great play to break up a Drew Brees throw intended for Saints WR Michael Thomas.

Bears Pro Bowl KR Cordarrelle Patterson springs free and returns the opening second-half kickoff 42 yards.