Overview

• George McCaskey, chairman of the Chicago Bears, confirmed the team's attempt to recruit Tom Brady as a free agent in 2020.
• Brady chose to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won his seventh Super Bowl in his first season.
• The Bears retained Mitchell Trubisky and traded for Nick Foles from the Jaguars instead of landing Brady.
• Brady's revelation of the Bears' 'stealth recruitment' was made during a FOX broadcast, marking the first public acknowledgment of Chicago's interest.
• The Bears have since moved on to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who has led the team to a 3-2 record in the current season.