Fangio and Nagy teamed up in the 2018 season after Nagy retained Fangio as his defensive coordinator. Fangio led the Bears' defense for three seasons under John Fox.

It's been 40 years since the Chicago Bears last emerged victorious in the Super Bowl. If the Bears want to end that drought, they'd do well to follow the blueprints laid by the two teams set to face off on Sunday.

The Chicago Bears’ offensive line is the most important area of need for the front office to address this offseason. In 2024, the unit allowed rookie quarterback Caleb Williams to get sacked 68 times which was by far the most in the NFL.

Smith will be one of the most sought-after linemen in free agency. The Bears, by virtue of giving up 68 sacks in the 2024 season, need offensive linemen who can protect Caleb Williams. According to Pro Football Focus, Smith was one of the highest-grading offensive guards across the past four seasons.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service,

The Chicago Bears have a lot of salary cap space to pursue free agents. There are five pending free agents playing in the Super Bowl the Bears should try to sign.