George McCaskey: Team will be "Chicago Bears" if new stadium is built in Indiana
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears have stated their primary focus for a new stadium is Hammond, Indiana, but they will retain the "Chicago Bears" name if they relocate.
- Bears chairman George McCaskey confirmed the team will not change its name despite a potential move across state lines.
- The team’s decision aligns with other NFL teams like the Jets and Giants, who kept their original city names after relocating.
- The move to Indiana remains uncertain and is viewed by some as a strategic bluff amid ongoing negotiations with Illinois officials.
- Continued resistance from Illinois authorities could eventually force the Bears to consider relocating their home games to Indiana.
