Brian Urlacher named best Chicago Bears defensive player of last 20 seasons
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Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Pro Football Focus has recognized Brian Urlacher as the best defensive player for the Chicago Bears over the last two decades. Urlacher, who played for the Bears from 2000 to 2012, was instrumental in the team's success, helping them reach the Super Bowl in 2006 and the NFC Championship in 2010. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and earned several accolades throughout his career, including eight Pro Bowl selections and four first-team All-Pro honors. Alongside Urlacher, PFF also included Lance Briggs and Leonard Floyd in the team's defensive lineup. The analysis highlights Urlacher's enduring impact on a franchise known for its strong defensive history.
- •Urlacher played for the Bears from 2000 to 2012.
- •He helped the Bears reach the Super Bowl in 2006.
- •Urlacher was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.
- •He was an eight-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro.
- •PFF included Urlacher in the best Bears defensive roster of the last 20 years.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — “Led By”: PFF Lists Brian Urlacher as the Best Chicago Bears Defensive Player Over the Last 20 Seasons
"Brian Urlacher played for the Chicago Bears from 2000-2012. He helped Chicago get to a Super Bowl during the 2006 NFL season, but they lost to the Indianapolis Colts that season. Chicago also made another NFC Championship Game appearance during the 2010 season, but they lost to the archrival Green Bay Packers. Urlacher made the […] The post “Led By”: PFF Lists Brian Urlacher as the Best Chicago Bears Defensive Player Over the Last 20 Seasons appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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