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Top 10: Father-son combos with Bears ties
With Father's Day on Sunday, senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the top 10 Bears whose father or son has also played in the NFL.
![10. Craig and Cameron Heyward
A huge running back nicknamed "Ironhead," Craig spent one season with the Bears in 1993, while his son Cameron is a defensive end entering his ninth year with the Steelers.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/uf3priyyowjwbaa2tyxn.jpg)
10. Craig and Cameron Heyward
A huge running back nicknamed "Ironhead," Craig spent one season with the Bears in 1993, while his son Cameron is a defensive end entering his ninth year with the Steelers.
![9. Mike and Tony Adamle
Mike was a Bears running back in 1975-76, while his dad Tony was a linebacker/fullback who was drafted by the Bears in 1947 but played for the Browns from 1947-51 and again in 1954.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/bpmszigfghwe8awxk2lo.jpg)
9. Mike and Tony Adamle
Mike was a Bears running back in 1975-76, while his dad Tony was a linebacker/fullback who was drafted by the Bears in 1947 but played for the Browns from 1947-51 and again in 1954.
![8. Brian and Bob Griese
Both quarterbacks, Brian played with the Bears in 2006-07, while his dad Bob is a Hall of Famer who played his entire NFL career with the Dolphins from 1967-80.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/qsk12dqopnbur5fiza7p.jpg)
8. Brian and Bob Griese
Both quarterbacks, Brian played with the Bears in 2006-07, while his dad Bob is a Hall of Famer who played his entire NFL career with the Dolphins from 1967-80.
![7. Jay and Rich Leeuwenburg
The Leeuwenburgs both played for the Bears, with Jay lining up at multiple positions on the offensive line from 1992-95, while his dad Rich played tackle in 1965.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/lt9jndvphpdqqmukxvop.jpg)
7. Jay and Rich Leeuwenburg
The Leeuwenburgs both played for the Bears, with Jay lining up at multiple positions on the offensive line from 1992-95, while his dad Rich played tackle in 1965.
![6. Ted and Ted Washington
Ted was a mammoth nose tackle with the Bears in 2001-02, while his dad Ted was an outside linebacker who played all 11 of his NFL seasons with the Houston Oilers from 1972-82.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/ssnheuzikuclsemfqgcl.jpg)
6. Ted and Ted Washington
Ted was a mammoth nose tackle with the Bears in 2001-02, while his dad Ted was an outside linebacker who played all 11 of his NFL seasons with the Houston Oilers from 1972-82.
![5. Emery and Aaron Moorehead
Emery was a Bears tight end from 1981-88 and started on the 1985 Super Bowl championship team, while his son Aaron was a receiver with the Colts from 2003-07.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/ue15kpsoa2ro2hfikba0.jpg)
5. Emery and Aaron Moorehead
Emery was a Bears tight end from 1981-88 and started on the 1985 Super Bowl championship team, while his son Aaron was a receiver with the Colts from 2003-07.
![4. Matt and Steve Suhey
Matt played his entire 10-year NFL career as a Bears fullback from 1980-89, while his dad Steve was a guard for the Steelers in 1948-49.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/bwdxl6pqty6eyvn4jn6k.jpg)
4. Matt and Steve Suhey
Matt played his entire 10-year NFL career as a Bears fullback from 1980-89, while his dad Steve was a guard for the Steelers in 1948-49.
![3. Kevin and Drew Butler
Kevin was a kicker who played for the Bears from 1985-95 and left as their all-time leading scorer, while his son Drew was a punter for five seasons with the Steelers, Lions and Cardinals.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/un9hjhwg4d2kelgnvgg1.jpg)
3. Kevin and Drew Butler
Kevin was a kicker who played for the Bears from 1985-95 and left as their all-time leading scorer, while his son Drew was a punter for five seasons with the Steelers, Lions and Cardinals.
![2. Kyle and Howie Long
Kyle is a three-time Pro Bowler who is entering his sixth season with the Bears, while his dad Howie is a Hall of Famer who played his entire NFL career with the Raiders from 1981-93.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/vfygbfvvpc98ykaih0hl.jpg)
2. Kyle and Howie Long
Kyle is a three-time Pro Bowler who is entering his sixth season with the Bears, while his dad Howie is a Hall of Famer who played his entire NFL career with the Raiders from 1981-93.
![1. Walter and Jarrett Payton
Walter was a Hall of Fame Bears running back who retired as the NFL's all-time leading rusher, while his son Jarrett played one season with the Titans in 2005.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bears/aetsxudthfogx8macjln.jpg)
1. Walter and Jarrett Payton
Walter was a Hall of Fame Bears running back who retired as the NFL's all-time leading rusher, while his son Jarrett played one season with the Titans in 2005.