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“Talk About Dropping the Ball”: Bears Legend Brian Urlacher Voices Frustration Over Indiana Move

The Chicago Bears’ plan to potentially move to Indiana is going at a good pace. Back on September 3, the Bears ran a survey asking fans for their opinion about their team moving to Hammond. No matter what the fans…

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 12:42 AM
“Talk About Dropping the Ball”: Bears Legend Brian Urlacher Voices Frustration Over Indiana Move
Key Things to Know
  • Brian Urlacher criticized Illinois officials for letting the Chicago Bears consider a move to Indiana.
  • Urlacher noted that Bears ownership should seek a venue where they can control revenue.
  • The Bears surveyed fans on September 3 regarding a potential relocation to Hammond, Indiana.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher expressed frustration regarding the franchise's potential relocation to Indiana during a September 26 appearance on the Caps Off Podcast. Urlacher criticized the state of Illinois for failing to prevent the team's potential departure while supporting the Bears' ownership in seeking financial control over their own venue.

Illinois lawmakers previously failed to advance stadium legislation after the House adjourned without voting on a Senate proposal on June 1. Soldier Field is currently owned by the city of Chicago, preventing the franchise from earning key stadium revenue from parking and concessions.

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