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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-27 · via Sports Illustrated

Goodell's Push to Retain Bears in Illinois Faces Uphill Battle

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has weighed in on the Chicago Bears' stadium situation, saying Illinois still has a chance to keep the team. However, Indiana has already passed a stadium bill and offered financial incentives, making a move across state lines increasingly likely. The Bears have long struggled to reach a deal with Illinois, and Goodell's intervention may not be enough to change their course.

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