Current:Home > reviewsReport: Chicago Bears equipment totaling $100K stolen from Soldier Field -Wealth Evolution Experts
Report: Chicago Bears equipment totaling $100K stolen from Soldier Field
EchoSense Quantitative Think Tank Center View
Date:2025-04-09 10:59:31
The Chicago Bears' week has gone from bad to worse.
After quarterback Justin Fields' coaching comments dominated headlines and defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned, the Bears were dealt another blow – hundreds of thousands dollars worth of equipment was stolen from the team facility.
A manager at Soldier Field, home to the (0-2) Bears, told ABC 7 that over $100,000 of equipment was stolen from a parking structure in the stadium Wednesday night ahead of the Bears' Week 3 road matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs (1-1) at Arrowhead Stadium. The stolen equipment reportedly includes lawn mowers and Gator Utility Vehicles, which were driven off the property through a security fence that the thieves tore down.
Chicago, which is one of nine 0-2 teams entering Week 3, has not got off to a good start this season. The Bears rank near the bottom of the NFL in total offense and passing offense through two weeks. Fields’ interceptions (3) and times sacked (10) are both tied for second most in the league.
Fields commented on his poor performance on Wednesday, attributing it to "robotic" play and possibly overcoaching, which Fields promptly walked back after his remarks made headlines.
NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.
"I'm not blaming anything on the coaches. I'm never going to blame anything on the coaches. I'm never going to blame anything on my teammates. Whatever happens in a game, I will take all the blame," Fields said. "I don't care. If it's a dropped pass, it should have been a pass, put it on me. Whenever you hear anything come out of my mouth to where I would blame it on somebody else in this organization, my teammates, never will you hear that. I just want to clear that up. Just know I need to play better. That's it. Point blank. That's what I should've said in the first place."
Meanwhile, Williams promptly resigned as defensive coordinator after he was away from the team in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. A spokesperson for the Bears disputed social media rumors that authorities raided Halas Hall and said police have not visited the team in connection with Williams.
"It is with great regret that I tender my resignation as the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears club effective immediately," Williams' statement read. "I am taking a step back to take care of my health and my family."
Contributing: Tyler Dragon
veryGood! (2925)
Related
- The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
- Ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect in Indiana
- FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer asks judge to reject 100-year recommended sentence
- Supreme Court grapples with whether to uphold ban on bump stocks for firearms
- Current, future North Carolina governor’s challenge of power
- 2024 third base rankings: Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley first off the board
- How can you make the most of leap day? NPR listeners have a few ideas
- Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants
- New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
- AI chatbots are serving up wildly inaccurate election information, new study says
Ranking
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- Home for Spring Break? Here's How To Make Your Staycation Feel Like a Dream Getaway
- Laurene Powell Jobs’ philanthropy seeks to strengthen communities with grants for local leaders
- 2 charged with using New York bodega to steal over $20 million in SNAP benefits
- The Daily Money: Spending more on holiday travel?
- How can you make the most of leap day? NPR listeners have a few ideas
- 'Shogun' star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada's greatest battle was for epic authenticity
- Prince Harry Loses Legal Challenge Over U.K. Security Protection
Recommendation
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
In Arizona, abortion politics are already playing out on the Senate campaign trail
Alabama House advances bill to give state money for private and home schooling
Lynette Woodard wants NCAA to 'respect the history' of AIAW as Caitlin Clark nears record
Scoot flight from Singapore to Wuhan turns back after 'technical issue' detected
Toyota recalls 381,000 Tacoma pickup trucks to fix potential crash risk
2024 third base rankings: Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley first off the board
Crystal Kung Minkoff on wearing PJs in public, marriage tips and those 'ugly leather pants'