Bears chairman George McCaskey works high school flag football game

Took the field for an Illinois playoff matchup Friday night.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Chicago Bears chairman and controlling owner George McCaskey traded the NFL for a job at a high school flag football gam Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Chicago Bears chairman and controlling owner George McCaskey worked on the field during an Illinois high school flag football playoff game on Friday night.

Why it matters: McCaskey, who addressed the franchise's stadium plans in August, stepped away from his NFL executive duties ahead of the weekend slate to participate in the state postseason contest.

What to watch: Chicago resumes its 2026 regular-season schedule on Sunday.

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