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Career defensive records Statistic Record Player Bears career Ref Sacks 124.5 Richard Dent: 1983–93; 1995 Tackles 1,488 Mike Singletary: 1981-1992 [1] Takeaways 50 Gary Fencik: 1976–87 [2] Defensive touchdowns 9 Charles Tillman: 2003–2014 Interceptions 38 Gary Fencik: 1976–87 Interceptions return yards 675 Charles Tillman: 2003–2014
Defensive end 1984: Kenny Easley: Seattle Seahawks: Safety 1985: Mike Singletary: Chicago Bears: Linebacker 1986: Lawrence Taylor (3) New York Giants: Linebacker 1987: Reggie White: Philadelphia Eagles: Defensive end 1988: Mike Singletary (2) Chicago Bears: Linebacker 1989: Keith Millard: Minnesota Vikings: Defensive tackle 1990: Bruce Smith ...
He also recorded 25 tackles in the game, and for his efforts was recognized as the NFL Defensive Player of the Week by the AP. [28] That 38–7 win for the Bears was their only one of the season; they finished with a 1–13 record, which was the worst in franchise history.
Hampton also tied his own career-best of 11½ sacks in 1984. The Bears' defense was the tops in the league in 1984 and he was part of the defense that set the NFL record for most sacks in a season, with 72, and is the co-holder of the record for most sacks in a game with 12. The latter occurred against the Detroit Lions on December 16, 1984.
With Peppers' help, Urlacher and the Bears improved to an 11–5 record in the 2010 NFL season, winning the NFC North and earning a first-round bye for the 2011 playoffs. [50] After leading the NFC in tackles (49) during the period, Urlacher was recognized as the NFC Defensive Player of the Month during December/January. [51]
The 1985 Bears were crowned as the greatest team in NFL history in our bracket.
But whatever the criteria, Aaron Donald is in the conversation for greatest defensive player ever. The Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle retired Friday with a nearly immaculate résumé. He played ...
Inheriting a defense that finished No. 30 in the NFL in both scoring defense (25.2 points allowed per game) and total defense (367.1 yards allowed per game) in 2017, Eberflus turned the defense around in just one season, to rank No. 10 in scoring defense (21.5 points allowed per game) and No. 11 in total defense (339.4 yards allowed per game ...