Former Bears fullback Matt Suhey dies at 68

He scored Chicago’s first touchdown in Super Bowl XX.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped Walter Payton and the Chicago Bears win the 1985 NFL championship, has died. He was 68 Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The Bears confirmed Suhey died Sunday morning. Chicago drafted him in the second round in 1980, beginning a 10-season NFL career spent entirely with the franchise.

Why it matters: Suhey served as Walter Payton’s lead blocker on the 1985 championship team. His first-quarter touchdown helped Chicago beat New England 46-10 for the franchise’s only Super Bowl title.

By the numbers: Suhey played 148 regular-season games, rushing for 2,946 yards and 20 touchdowns while adding 260 receptions for 2,113 yards and five scores. He rushed for 471 yards in 1985 and produced 76 yards from scrimmage in Super Bowl XX.

What to watch: Chicago’s plans to honor Suhey and any memorial arrangements are the next developments to watch.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-09-07T18:29:07.618685+00:00

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