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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 ...
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.
Tackling wasn't good enough," recalled former Bears defensive end Ed O'Bradovich. "Just to hit people wasn't good enough", he continued. "He loved to crush people." [59] Butkus is credited with 1,020 tackles in his NFL career. [16] [62] [63] Butkus recovered 27 fumbles in his career, [a] an NFL record at the time of his retirement. [16]
On later date, Chicagobears.com released a list titled "Top 10: Best of the rest", that featured the top 10 snubs from the centennial list. The players include (in a following order): Alex Brown, Thomas Jones, Dave Whitsell, Curtis Conway, Tim Jennings, Leslie Frazier, Roberto Garza, Marty Booker, Nathan Vasher and William Perry. [33] #
Here are the top 10 Bears defensive players and what their PFF grades were following their Week 7 win vs. Patriots.
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]
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 ...