April 2022 - Chicago Bears Wiretap

Chicago Mayor Proposes Dome For Soldier Field

Jul 26, 2022 7:58 AM

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has revealed three proposals for renovations to Soldier Field to entice the Bears to remain at their home stadium.

At the center of the proposal is the construction of a domed stadium, which could cost anywhere from $900 million to $2.2 billion.

The three proposals for a dome were laid out as follows:

- The first would fully enclose the stadium by rebuilding both end zones with columns that can support a dome structure.

- The second would require both end zones to be rebuilt with columns to make the stadium dome-ready.

- The third option calls for modifications to make Soldier Field a multipurpose stadium suited to host soccer games while also making it a viable location to accommodate major concerts and a range of events.

The Bears took a step toward leaving historic Soldier Field in September when they signed a $197.2 million purchase and sale agreement with Churchill Downs Inc. for the 326-acre Arlington Park property in suburban Arlington Heights.

Courtney Cronin/ESPN

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Bears Acquire N'Keal Harry From Patriots

Jul 13, 2022 9:26 AM

The Chicago Bears have acquired N'Keal Harry from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round draft choice, according to a source.

Harry is the highest-drafted receiver of Bill Belichick's tenure with the Patriots. He was taken with the final pick of the first round in 2019.

He totaled 57 receptions for 598 yards and four touchdowns in 36 regular-season games.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

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Chicago Considering Dome For Soldier Field

Jul 7, 2022 8:54 AM

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is proposing the city make renovations to Soldier Field to keep the Bears in town.

A mayoral committee is set to recommend Chicago "explore the feasibility" of adding a dome to Soldier Field, along with other significant updates to the historic venue.

There is also a plan in place to move the Bears to Arlington Heights in order to build a new "world-class" stadium. 

Crain's Chicago Business

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Falcons Sign DT Eddie Goldman

Jul 7, 2022 8:42 AM

Released by the Chicago Bears in March, Eddie Goldman has signed with the Atlanta Falcons.

Goldman, a defensive tackle, becomes the sixth former Bears player to sign with the Falcons this offseason.

Former Bears general manager Ryan Pace, who was fired by Chicago after last season, is now a senior personnel executive with the Falcons.

ESPN

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