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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has received a little criticism on and off. The rising star has carved a great path to the NFL, but he’s got plenty of challenges ahead.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / April 11

'It’s Going To Open The Passing Game': Ben Johnson’s Effect To Bears Predicted By Devin Hester

Ben Johnson, the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, was recently praised by Devin Hester, wide receiver for the team. In a recent appearance on ‘Up & Adams’, Hester remarked that he was truly happy that the team decided to go with Johnson as a head coaching candidate, simply because of his focus on offense.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 7

How the NFL’s new kickoff rule could change Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl 59 strategy

One of the most lasting Super Bowl moments in the last few decades was the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI. The underdog Chicago Bears watched Devin Hester make a few moves and sprint his way past every Indianapolis Colt on the field to give his team a quick lead. But the NFL has embraced more safety-based rules and tweaks in recent years.

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NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / February 4

Remembering Devin Hester’s historic Super Bowl return

Let’s pretend the rest of the game never happened. For 14 seconds on February 4, 2007, there was nothing better in the world to be than a Chicago Bears fan.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / August 13

Xavier Worthy 'watched a lot of Devin Hester' to prepare for Chiefs' KR role

The addition of speedy wide receiver Xavier Worthy to the Kansas City Chiefs opens the door to more options to utilize him as a game-changer. Worthy spoke with reporters after Monday’s practice, expressing his strong interest in being involved in punt returns.

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Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / August 7

Titans Nearly Landed Hall of Famer Devin Hester

When legendary kick returner Devin Hester comes to mind, people think of the Chicago Bears. But he was almost a part of the Tennessee Titans. During his 12-year NFL career, Hester achieved five kick return touchdowns, 14 punt return touchdowns, and one touchdown on a returned missed field goal.

NFL News / State of the U / August 5

Monday Musings: A call to the Hall for two Canes goats

IIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTT’SSSSSSSSSS MONDAY!!!!!!! And let’s call it what it is, a Hall of Fame Monday. Two Canes joined the greatest brotherhood in all of football over the weekend in Canton, Ohio.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Devin Hester reveals the team that almost drafted him

Devin Hester reveals this team almost drafted him instead of Bears

During Hester’s “Road to Canton” documentary released by the NFL in the lead-up to the Hall of Fame ceremony last week, the 41-year-old admitted he thought he was going to be drafted by a team that wasn’t the Bears.

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Chicago Bears News / Washington Commanders on SI / August 4

Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Honors Washington Legend Brian Mitchell

Chicago Bears legend Devin Hester became the first return specialist to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday and in his enshrinement speech gave a tip of the cap to those who came before him including Washington great Brian Mitchell.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Devin Hester claims former Eagles player should be in the Hall of Fame

Chicago Bears legend Devin Hester became the first returner to ever enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. And in his speech, he made it clear that he doesn't want to be the last as he called out former Philadelphia Eagles return specialist Brian Mitchell.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 3

Bears’ Devin Hester goes full Ricky Henderson after Hall of Fame induction

Chicago Bears’ Devin Hester will go down in history as football’s greatest returner, becoming the first inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The special teams savant holds the NFL record for career return touchdowns (20), kick return touchdowns (19), and punt return touchdowns (14).

NFL News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / August 3

Watch: Deion Sanders presents Devin Hester with gold jacket in Canton

Devin Hester officially joined an elite group, receiving a gold jackets to cement his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The NFL’s career return touchdown record holder received his jacket from, Deion Sanders, who held the record previously, on Friday night in Canton.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Watch: Bears icon gets emotional with Deion Sanders during HOF induction

Beloved Chicago Bears icon Devin Hester fought back tears Friday moments before he finally put on the gold jacket reserved for Pro Football Hall of Famers.

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NFL News / 5 GOATs / August 3

Devin Hester, Andre Johnson receive gold jackets during Pro Football Hall of Fame induction

Friday night, Devin Hester and Andre Johnson officially joined an elite group. They received their gold jackets – cementing their places in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / July 3

Devin Hester's Holiday Addition Of First Alert: July 4, 2024

It is the Fourth of July so it is only right that Miami Hurricanes on SI talks about one of the most explosive players to wear No. 4 for the Hurricanes In Devin Hester.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / May 3

Watch: Miami's Devin Hester Steals The Show | ACC Football Classic (2004)

Chicago Bears News / Full Press Coverage / February 9, 2024

Chicago Bears: Devin Hester Named To Hall Of Fame

Chicago Bears legend Devin Hester makes history by becoming the first return specialist to be named to the Hall of Fame. Add another name to the list of Chicago Bears players who are members of the Football Hall of Fame.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / February 9, 2024

Bears Legend Devin Hester Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

On fourth and 12 from their 33-yard line, the Arizona Cardinals made the smart decision. They were up by six points with 3:17 left in the game. The Chicago Bears offense turned the ball over six times (three fumbles lost, three interceptions) and hadn't even accumulated 200 yards.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / February 8, 2024

Brian Urlacher: Hall of Famer Devin Hester Did Things We've Never Seen Before

Brian Urlacher says his former teammate and newest member of the Pro Football HOF, Devin Hester, did things the NFL had never seen and changed the way teams played the Bears.

NFL News / Talk of Fame on SI / January 16, 2024

State Your Case: Why Devin Hester Should be 'Slam Dunk' for Canton

(EDITOR'S NOTE: On the eve of the election of the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame's Class of 2024, Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein makes a compelling case for former return specialist Devin Hester's election).

NFL News / Trade Talk Sports / December 31, 2023

Was Devin “Anytime” Hester the Best NFL Return Specialist?

Devin Hester was one of the greatest return specialists in NFL history. While Hester also played as a wide receiver, returning kicks was his forte. In that area, he was one of the best.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 28, 2023

Why Devin Hester deserves a Hall of Famer

Why Bears great Devin Hester deserves to be a Pro Football Hall of Famer

Devin Hester is arguably the greatest returner in league history.

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Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / December 27, 2023

Chicago Bears Legendary Special Teamer Devin Hester Named a Hall-of-Fame Finalist for 2024

The Chicago Bears have a chance to add their 31st franchise player to the Hall-of-Fame as legendary return man Devin Hester was named a finalist for the 2024 class.