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Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at age 68

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at age 68
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 6:38 PMNew York Post — Exclusive | Bears Super Bowl champion Matt Suhey’s cause of death revealed - New York Post
  • 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State, Chicago Bears RB, part of Super Bowl title team, dies
  • 8:27 PMAssociated Press — Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped the 1985 Bears win the Super Bowl, has died - AP News
  • 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bears FB Matt Suhey dies at 68
  • 6:23 PMESPN — Bears' Super Bowl champion FB Suhey dies at 68
  • 5:57 PMBleacher Report — Matt Suhey Dies at 68, NFL Legend Won Super Bowl with Bears in 1985 - Bleacher Report
  • 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped the Bears win the 1985 NFL championship, has died
  • 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Suhey, member of Super Bowl-winning '85 Bears and lead blocker for Walter Payton, dies at 68
What they're saying
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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 ...

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Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped Walter Payton and the Chicago Bears win the 1985 NFL championship, has died. The Bears confirmed Suhey died on Sunday morning. Suhey played for Chicago for 10 seasons after he was selected by the Bears in the second round of the 1980 draft.

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Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped Walter Payton and the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has died. He was 68. The Bears confirmed Suhey died on Sunday morning. No other details were provided. Suhey played for Chicago for 10 seasons after he was selected…

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