Chicago Bears All-Quarter Century Team roundup
Twenty-five years of Chicago Bears football are in the books since the turn of the century. Since the calendar turned over to 2000, the Bears have seen some success, but also plenty of woeful stretches. Early on, Chicago became a defensive force, claiming four division titles and reaching only their second Super Bowl in franchise history from 2000 to 2010. Since then, however, a 14-year playoff victory drought that is still ongoing and a one-sided fight with their rival Green Bay Packers have taken the spotlight.
For all the ups and downs the Bears have seen, however, they had plenty of talent over the years across offense and defense. Multiple former Bears players are already in the Hall of Fame, while many more provided years of incredible play in the navy and orange.
Here at Bears Wire, we're celebrating the best Bears players at each position over the last 25 years. We went position by position to name the Bears' All-Quarter Century Team for those who played from 2000 through 2024.
Quarterbacks
Bears All Quarter-Century Quarterbacks include Jay Cutler and Mitchell Trubisky.
- Jay Cutler (2009-2016)
- Mitchell Trubisky (2017-2020)
Running backs
Bears All-Quarter Century running backs include Matt Forte, Thomas Jones, Jordan Howard and Jason McKie.
- Matt Forte (2008-2015)
- Thomas Jones (2004-2006)
- Jordan Howard (2016-2018)
Fullback
- Jason McKie (2003-2009)
Wide receivers
Bears All-Quarter Century Wide Receivers include Brandon Marshall and Allen Robinson
- Brandon Marshall (2012-2014)
- Alshon Jeffery (2012-2016)
- Allen Robinson (2018-2021)
- Marty Booker (1999-2003, 2008)
Tight ends
Bears All-Quarter Century Tight Ends include Greg Olsen and Cole Kmet
- Cole Kmet (2020-present)
- Greg Olsen (2007-2010)
Offensive line
Bear All-Quarter Century offensive line includes Olin Kreutz and Kyle Long.
Tackle
- James "Big Cat" Williams (1991-2002)
- John Tait (2004-2008)
- Charles Leno (2014-2020)
Guard
- Kyle Long (2013-2019)
- Roberto Garza (2005-2014)
- Ruben Brown (2004-2007)
Center
- Olin Kreutz (1998 - 2010)
- Cody Whitehair (2016 - 2023)
Edge rushers
Chicago Bears All-Quarter Century edge rushers include Julius Peppers and Khalil Mack
- Julius Peppers (2010-2013)
- Khalik Mack (2018-2021)
- Adewale Ogunleye (2004-2009)
- Alex Brown (2002-2009)
Defensive tackles
Chicago Bears All-Quarter Century defensive tackles include Tommie Harris and Akiem Hicks.
- Tommie Harris (2004-2010)
- Akiem Hicks (2016-2021)
- Henry Melton (2009-2013)
- Ted Washington (2001-2002)
Linebackers
Bears All-Quarter Century Linebackers include Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs
- Brian Urlacher (2000-2012)
- Lance Briggs (2003-2014)
- Roquan Smith (2018-2022)
- Rosevelt Colvin (1999-2002)
Cornerbacks
Bears All-Quarter Century Cornerbacks include Charles Tillman and Jaylon Johnson.
- Charles Tillman (2003-2014)
- Jaylon Johnson (2020-present)
- Kyle Fuller (2014-2020)
- Tim Jennings (2010-2014)
Safeties
Bears All-Quarter Century Safeties include Mike Brown and Eddie Jackson.
- Mike Brown (2000-2008)
- Eddie Jackson (2017-2023)
- Mike Green (2000-2005)
Special Teams
Bears All-Quarter Century Special Teams includes Devin Hester and Robbie Gould.
Return specialists
- Punt returner: Devin Hester (2006-2013)
- Kickoff returner: Cordarrelle Patterson (2019-2020)
Specialists
- Kicker: Robbie Gould (2005-2015)
- Punter: Pat O'Donnell (2014-2021)
- Long snapper: Patrick Mannelly (1998-2013)
