1976 Chicago Bears season


The 1976 Chicago Bears season was their 57th regular season completed in the National Football League. The team finished with a 7–7 record, in their second season under Jack Pardee. The.500 record and second-place finish were the team's best since 1968. This was also the first season for the Chicago Honey Bears, the team's official cheerleading squad.

Offseason

1976 expansion draft

RoundOverallNamePositionExpansion team
00Bubba BroussardLinebackerTampa Bay Buccaneers
00Earl DouthittSafetyTampa Bay Buccaneers
00Larry ElyLinebackerTampa Bay Buccaneers

Awards and honors