Bears, Saints, Packers Pay Tribute to Mike Ditka
The Bears are wearing an “89” helmet decal in tribute.
On Sunday, three NFL teams honored the memory of former coach Mike Ditka. The Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints, both of which have had Ditka as their coach, observed a moment of silence prior to their respective games. Ditka, who won Super Bowls while coaching Chicago, passed away on Friday.
In recognition of Ditka's impact on the franchise, the Chicago Bears are wearing helmet decals featuring his jersey number, 89. During a team meeting on Saturday, Bears coach Ben Johnson played a tribute video for his players to foster an understanding of Ditka's influence on the team.
Johnson remarked that Ditka is "the gold standard" in his eyes, acknowledging his legacy both as a player and a coach. Under Ditka's leadership, the Bears compiled a 121–95 record over 14 seasons, including a 15–1 regular season and Super Bowl XX victory in 1985.
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