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Brian Urlacher criticizes officials over Bears' potential Indiana move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:26 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Brian Urlacher criticizes officials over Bears' potential Indiana move

Summary

Former Chicago Bears player Brian Urlacher criticized Illinois officials for their handling of the Bears' potential move to Hammond, Indiana. On "The Sage Steele Show," Urlacher blamed Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for not prioritizing the team's interests, claiming funds allocated to migrant services should have been redirected to support a new Bears stadium. Urlacher expressed concern about longtime Bears fans having to cross state lines to watch their team. As the Bears continue to seek alternatives to Soldier Field, Hammond has emerged as a serious consideration given financial incentives from Indiana officials.

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Key Details

•Brian Urlacher criticizes Illinois leadership over Bears relocation talks.
•Urlacher blames funding priorities for migration issues.
•Hammond, Indiana is considered a viable option for new stadium.
•Urlacher expressed concerns about fans' access if the move occurs.

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What they're saying

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Brian Urlacher spent more than a decade hearing Chicago Bears fans roar from the middle of the field at Soldier Field. The thought of those fans having to cross the state line to watch their team now bothers him almost as much as the stadium debate itself.
— Yahoo Sports

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