Bears won't change name if they move to Indiana, McCaskey says

Key Points:

• The Chicago Bears will keep their name regardless of relocating their stadium to Hammond, Indiana, about 30 minutes southeast of Soldier Field, according to chairman George H. McCaskey.
• The team is focusing efforts on building a fixed-roof stadium in Hammond, with Indiana offering tax assurances and up to $1 billion in incentives, while Illinois has not provided a comparable offer.
• Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren stated the team has completed due diligence on the Lost Marsh site and is considering merging it with a nearby Wolf Lake Terminal site, with a stadium decision expected once financing is secured.
• Despite fan concerns about moving out of Illinois, McCaskey emphasized that the Bears will provide a world-class stadium experience and believes fans will adjust to the location change.
• The Bears' lease at Soldier Field runs through 2033, and the team prepares for their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, with some starters, including quarterback Caleb Williams, not expected to play.