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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
After playing four years at Tennessee State University and graduating in 1983, Dent was selected in the eighth round by the Bears, with the 203rd overall pick in the 1983 NFL draft. At 6 ft 5 in, 265 lb (120 kg), Dent was a great pass rusher who beat offensive tackles with his speed and thrived in defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan 's aggressive ...
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.
As a player. Super Bowl champion ; 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1985, 1988) NFL Man of the Year (1990) 7× First-team All-Pro (1984–1989, 1991) Second-team All-Pro ; 10× Pro Bowl (1983–1992) NFL 1980s All-Decade Team; Bart Starr Award (1991) PFWA All-Rookie Team ; 100 greatest Bears of All-Time; Unanimous All-American
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes under pressure from Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP ...
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]
Here are the top 10 Bears defensive players and what their PFF grades were following their Week 7 win vs. Patriots.
The Chicago Bears defensive line remains one of the most respected in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus.