Bears legend criticizes planned Indiana move for team and Caleb Williams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Brian Urlacher, a Chicago Bears legend, expressed his discontent over the team's potential relocation to Hammond, Indiana. Urlacher stated he prefers the Bears play only at Soldier Field due to its iconic outdoor setting. The Bears are navigating legislative challenges in Illinois and hope to benefit financially from the proposed move, which promises public funding from Indiana. The team's infrastructure and access to a significant urban population may also support this development while Urlacher remains opposed to the idea of playing in a dome. The Bears have previously considered a move to Arlington Heights, which faced state funding obstacles.
- •Urlacher dislikes the idea of the Bears playing in a dome.
- •The Bears may relocate from Soldier Field after over 50 years.
- •Indiana offers financial incentives for the team's move.
- •Previous plans to move to Arlington Heights faced legislative hurdles.
- •The Bears aim to leverage a broader urban population in Indiana.
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"After spending over 50 years at Soldier Field, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are relocating to Hammond, Indiana. This move certainly pulls the Bears away from the legislative roadblocks around Arlington Heights and high property taxes in Illinois and Chicago.
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