Chicago Bears to Honor Mike Ditka With Special Helmet Sticker

The Chicago Bears plan to honor the late Mike Ditka, the legendary head coach and Hall of Fame tight end, in their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. Ditka, who died on Friday at the age of 86, will be remembered with a special helmet decal featuring his number 89. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed that Chicago's helmets will bear a commemorative No. 89 sticker, positioned near the back of the helmet below the American flag.

The decal depicts a white No. 89 inside a navy football outlined in orange, symbolizing Ditka's playing career with the Bears. Ditka, who led the franchise to an NFL championship as a player in 1963 and guided the 1985 Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX, retired his No. 89 jersey in 2013 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.

His passing triggered an outpouring of tributes across the NFL, including a heartfelt tribute from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, who shared a personal story about meeting Ditka during his own playing days. The tribute during Sunday's game highlights Ditka's enduring impact on the Chicago Bears franchise and the NFL as a whole.