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Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a lifelong friend to Walter Payton and godfather to Payton’s son Jarrett, has died. Suhey spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Bears, was a productive receiver, and scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XX; Jarrett Payton posted a tribute saying Suhey protected their family and was Payton’s closest friend.
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey died at 68. He spent his entire 10-year NFL career (1980–87) with the Bears, appearing in 148 games and rushing for 2,946 yards and 20 touchdowns, and he opened lanes for Walter Payton, including an 11-yard TD in the Bears’ 46–10 Super Bowl XX win over the Patriots. A Penn State product, Suhey remained close to Payton off the field, even driving him to appointments after Payton’s cancer battle later in life.
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a longtime blocker for Walter Payton and a key member of the famed '85 Bears, has died at 68; he spent his entire NFL career with Chicago (1980-1989), appearing in 148 games with 100 starts, rushing for 2,946 yards and 20 TDs and catching 260 passes for 2,113 yards and five TDs, and he opened the Bears' scoring with the first TD in Super Bowl XX; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a key contributor to the team's 1980s success and a close friend of Walter Payton, has died at age 68.
Derrick Henry surpassed Walter Payton to move into fifth place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdown list with his 111th career touchdown, and scored his 112th in a game against the Chicago Bears, marking a significant milestone despite a challenging start to the season.
Derrick Henry scored his 111th career rushing touchdown, breaking a tie with Walter Payton for fifth all-time, during a game against the Chicago Bears, highlighting his impressive NFL career and nearing further milestones.
Former Cleveland Browns great Jim Brown, who passed away Thursday night at the age of 87, is considered by many to be the best player in NFL history. To rank the top 25 players in NFL history, criteria such as individual success, dominance during their era, longevity, and team success were considered. The list includes players such as Tom Brady, Jerry Rice, Walter Payton, and Jim Brown, who is ranked third on the list.