Editing Chicago Bears (section)

===2015–2017: John Fox years===
The Bears hired [[Ryan Pace]] of the [[New Orleans Saints]] to be their new general manager on January 8, 2015.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Biggs|first1=Brad|last2=Campbell|first2=Rich|last3=Wiederer|first3=Dan|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-hire-ryan-pace-gm-story.html|title=Bears hire Ryan Pace as general manager|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=January 8, 2015|access-date=January 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109005708/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-hire-ryan-pace-gm-story.html|archive-date=January 9, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 16, 2015, [[John Fox (American football)|John Fox]] accepted a four-year deal to become head coach.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|title=Bears hire John Fox as head coach|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-hire-John-Fox-as-head-coach/9373af55-a45c-464e-990b-c7ca46950985|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=January 16, 2015|access-date=April 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119001040/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-hire-John-Fox-as-head-coach/9373af55-a45c-464e-990b-c7ca46950985|archive-date=January 19, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In Fox's first season as head coach, the Bears saw improvements from 2014; after ''[[USA Today]]'' projected the Bears to win three games,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Davis|first1=Nate|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/08/04/record-projections-super-bowl-50-packers-colts/30985171/|title=Who reaches Super Bowl 50? 2015 NFL record projections for all 32 teams|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=August 4, 2015|access-date=August 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806163200/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/08/04/record-projections-super-bowl-50-packers-colts/30985171/|archive-date=August 6, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> they doubled that total and finished the season with a 6–10 record, including a [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day|Thanksgiving]] win over the Packers at Lambeau Field.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Late-defensive-stand-preserves-big-win/f24c32a1-2662-4358-b769-5f6ccf57dfef|title=Late defensive stand preserves big win|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=November 26, 2015|access-date=December 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205034302/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Late-defensive-stand-preserves-big-win/f24c32a1-2662-4358-b769-5f6ccf57dfef|archive-date=December 5, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

However, during the 2016 season, the Bears regressed heavily, compiling a 3–13 record (their worst since the NFL's change to 16-game seasons in 1978). The season included several injuries to starters and secondary players, including Jay Cutler, who only played five games as a result of two separate injuries.<ref>{{cite web|last=Eurich|first=Matt|url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/bears-to-look-into-why-team-suffered-so-many-injuries-in-2016/|title=Bears to look into why team suffered so many injuries in 2016|publisher=[[CBSSports.com]]|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=January 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110160654/http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/bears-to-look-into-why-team-suffered-so-many-injuries-in-2016/|archive-date=January 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Backup quarterback [[Brian Hoyer]] started the next three games before a broken arm put him out for the season. He was replaced by [[Matt Barkley]], who made his first career start with the Bears.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Depleted-Bears-burned-by-Rodgers/e1570d4d-c6fe-4ed4-8f47-a15748eed1c9|title=Depleted Bears burned by Rodgers|publisher=Chicago Bears|date=October 20, 2016|access-date=October 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023153755/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-gamerecap/Depleted-Bears-burned-by-Rodgers/e1570d4d-c6fe-4ed4-8f47-a15748eed1c9|archive-date=October 23, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Emma|first=Chris|url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/27/bears-qb-jay-cutler-inactive-matt-barkley-starts-against-the-titans/|title=Bears QB Jay Cutler Inactive; Matt Barkley Starts Against The Titans|publisher=[[WBBM-TV]]|date=November 27, 2016|access-date=November 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128133241/http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/27/bears-qb-jay-cutler-inactive-matt-barkley-starts-against-the-titans/|archive-date=November 28, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> None of the three quarterbacks returned for the 2017 season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Patra|first=Kevin|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chicago-bears-release-quarterback-jay-cutler-0ap3000000791875|title=Chicago Bears release quarterback Jay Cutler|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=March 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310014733/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000791875/article/chicago-bears-release-quarterback-jay-cutler|archive-date=March 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Agree-to-Terms-with-Seven-Free-Agents/27ef0da5-47b8-4a0f-96d5-d6c61d929fb6?sf61333157=1|title=49ers Agree to Terms with Seven Free Agents|work=[[San Francisco 49ers]]|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=March 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312010052/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Agree-to-Terms-with-Seven-Free-Agents/27ef0da5-47b8-4a0f-96d5-d6c61d929fb6?sf61333157=1|archive-date=March 12, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Malocco|first=Matt|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/source-49ers-reach-two-year-contract-agreement-qb-matt-barkley|title=SOURCE: 49ERS REACH TWO-YEAR CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH QB MATT BARKLEY|publisher=[[Comcast SportsNet Bay Area]]|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=March 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310080409/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/source-49ers-reach-two-year-contract-agreement-qb-matt-barkley|archive-date=March 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the [[2017 NFL draft]], the team selected quarterback [[Mitchell Trubisky]] with the second-overall pick,<ref>{{cite web|last=Alper|first=Josh|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/04/27/bears-trade-up-to-no-2-take/|title=Bears trade up to No. 2, take Mitchell Trubisky|publisher=[[Profootballtalk.com]]|date=April 27, 2017|access-date=April 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170428005326/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/04/27/bears-trade-up-to-no-2-take/|archive-date=April 28, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> who sat behind newly signed quarterback [[Mike Glennon]] for the first four games before taking over.<ref>{{cite news|last=Campbell|first=Rich|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-mitch-trubisky-promoted-mike-glennon-bears-20171002-story.html|title=Bears FAQ: Mitch Trubisky promoted and Mike Glennon benched|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=October 2, 2017|access-date=October 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011071731/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-mitch-trubisky-promoted-mike-glennon-bears-20171002-story.html|archive-date=October 11, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The Bears ended the season 5–11 and again finished last in the NFC North.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Chicago Bears Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2017.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=December 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181202190033/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2017.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> On January 1, 2018, Fox was fired, ending his tenure in Chicago with a 14–34 record.<ref>{{cite web|last=Patra|first=Kevin|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chicago-bears-fire-coach-john-fox-after-5-11-season-0ap3000000901544|title=Chicago Bears fire coach John Fox after 5-11 season|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=January 1, 2018|access-date=January 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101174300/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000901544/article/chicago-bears-fire-coach-john-fox-after-511-season|archive-date=January 1, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>