Bears' 2020 Pursuit of Brady Confirmed

In 2020, the Chicago Bears were interested in signing Tom Brady during his free agency period, as confirmed by Bears chairman George McCaskey. However, Brady ultimately chose to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading them to a Super Bowl victory in his first season. McCaskey noted that the Bears were exploring multiple options at quarterback and did not solely focus on Brady, reflecting a strategic approach to free agency. The Bears instead acquired Nick Foles to compete with Mitchell Trubisky, eventually drafting Justin Fields in 2021. Brady's consideration of Chicago remained largely undisclosed until he mentioned it during a FOX broadcast, highlighting the Bears' intent but also emphasizing Brady's decision influenced by proximity to family and team dynamics in Tampa.