Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at age 68
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Matt Suhey, a long-time fullback for the Chicago Bears, passed away on Sunday at age 68. Suhey played for the organization for 10 seasons after being selected in the 1980 NFL draft. During his tenure, he served as a key lead blocker for Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton. Throughout his career, Suhey recorded 2,946 rushing yards with 20 touchdowns, alongside 2,113 receiving yards and five scores. He was a member of the 1985 Bears team and scored the first touchdown in the franchise's 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Beyond his on-field performance, he was recognized as a mentor within the locker room and served as the presenter for Jimbo Covert during his 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.
- •Matt Suhey played 10 seasons for the Chicago Bears from 1980 through 1989.
- •He recorded 20 rushing touchdowns and five receiving touchdowns during his NFL career.
- •Suhey scored the first touchdown for the Bears in the Super Bowl XX win.
- •He served as the Hall of Fame presenter for teammate Jimbo Covert in 2021.
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Suhey, Popular 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion, Passes Away
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Suhey, whose ‘career spanned the Chicago Bears’ greatest decade,’ dies at 68
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Former 1985 Bears fullback Matt Suhey passes away
"One of the iconic Chicago Bears photos from 1985, shot during a minicamp practice in the spring, captured Walter Payton with one finger on his left hand tugging down the shorts of fullback Matt Suhey, who was lined up in the I-formation. It’s a classic picture that captured Payton’s playfulness and spoke to how close he was to his fullback Suhey. Payton was the star of the offense and Suhey ...
"Matt Suhey, Super Bowl XX champion who played his entire NFL career in Chicago, has passed away.
"Former Chicago Bear and Super Bowl champion fullback Matt Suhey passed away over the weekend.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:52 AMMatt Suhey, Popular 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion, Passes Away
Matt Suhey, Super Bowl XX champion who played his entire NFL career in Chicago, has passed away.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:40 AMMatt Suhey, whose ‘career spanned the Chicago Bears’ greatest decade,’ dies at 68
One of the iconic Chicago Bears photos from 1985, shot during a minicamp practice in the spring, captured Walter Payton with one finger on his left hand tugging down the shorts of fullback Matt Suhey, who was lined up in the I-formation. It’s a classic picture that captured Payton’s playfulness and spoke to how close he was to his fullback Suhey. Payton was the star of the offense and Suhey ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:09 AMFormer 1985 Bears fullback Matt Suhey passes away
Former Chicago Bear and Super Bowl champion fullback Matt Suhey passed away over the weekend.
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