The Chicago Bears are reportedly set to hire Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and if they do Monday, he’ll share a fascinating connection with a franchise legend.

"I’ve seen reports claiming that Mike Ditka has entered hospice care ... Pennsylvania native stayed close to home when deciding on his college football future at Pitt, where he was a three ...

That gives Bowers the franchise record for most receiving yards by a rookie and the NFL record for most by a rookie tight end, passing Amari Cooper and Mike Ditka for those honors. He already had ...

Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka is home after suffering ... breakfast table on what to key in on ahead of the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup between ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brock Bowers has broken Mike Ditka's 1961 record for yards receiving ... He finished his college career with 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns receiving in 40 games before ...

Bowers broke the NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie tight end, passing Mike Ditka (1,076 ... only back-to-back Mackey Award winner in college football history. Bowers had 2,538 ...