Bears owner confirms team 'moving forward' with stadium in Indiana. What he said
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Chicago Bears owner George McCaskey confirmed that the team is prioritizing building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, over Arlington Heights, Illinois, with efforts focused on two potential sites: Lost Marsh Golf Course and Wolf Lake Terminal.
- McCaskey emphasized that despite a possible move to Indiana, the team will retain the "Chicago Bears" name to maintain its Chicago identity.
- The Bears are conducting thorough evaluations of the Hammond sites, describing the process as time-consuming and deliberate, and asking fans for patience.
- McCaskey praised the team's young talent, including head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams, expressing optimism for the Bears' 2026 season.
- Reflecting on the previous season, McCaskey acknowledged the team's strong postseason run that ended in the divisional round, expressing a desire to advance further in the future.
