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Bears aim for Indiana stadium deal as environmental testing progresses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:49 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Bears aim for Indiana stadium deal as environmental testing progresses

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Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. stated the Chicago Bears could finalize a stadium deal in Indiana as soon as September. The timeline depends on ongoing environmental testing at a site in Hammond, which has caused project delays. McDermott emphasized that the Bears control the timeline and confirmed that Hammond is the sole focus for the team. Bears Chairman George McCaskey noted they are also assessing a second site in Hammond. Indiana officials are working to address remaining obstacles, with negotiations described as being in a critical phase.

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•Bears could finalize stadium deal in September, per Mayor McDermott.
•Environmental testing at the preferred Hammond site is ongoing.
•McDermott insists Hammond remains the Bears' only focus.
•Bears are evaluating a second site in Hammond.
•Indiana negotiations described as being in the 'red zone'.

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3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Bears Could Strike Indiana Stadium Deal as Early as September, Mayor Says

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The Bears could strike an Indiana stadium deal as early as September, according to a mayor involved in the team’s potential move. The post Bears Could Strike Indiana Stadium Deal as Early as September, Mayor Says appeared first on HEAVY.
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