1989 Chicago Bears season


The Chicago Bears played their 70th regular season in the National Football League in 1989. This for first time since 1981 Jim McMahon was not on the opening day roster he was traded to San Diego Chargers in offseason. The Bears were looking to win the NFC Central for a sixth consecutive season, but instead finished with a 6–10 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1983. The Bears’ offseason moves prior to this season had consequences for years afterward as the pieces from Super Bowl XX’s team slowly began to leave or retire.

Offseason

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Sammie ArcherWide receiverOregon
Alex ArmenterosDefensive backBethune–Cookman
Bryan BeroFullbackUtah
Tony BufordWide receiverIndiana
John BuddeDefensive endMichigan State
James ColeyTight endClemson
Matt GurleyFullbackTexas A&M
Eric HoffmanLinebackerWestern Michigan
Mike HusarGuardMichigan
Steve HycheLinebackerWest Alabama
Garrett LimbrickFullbackOklahoma State
Randy MarriottWide receiverNorth Carolina
Mike McCabePunterIllinois State
Pat RayDefensive backMissouri
Mike SellarWide receiverUC Davis
Don ShraderGuardIndiana
Kent SullivanPunterCalifornia Lutheran
Chad SydnorDefensive backMaryland
Brian TaylorFullbackOregon State
Tom WaddleWide receiverBoston College

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.