| 2016 Chicago Bears season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | The McCaskey Family |
| General manager | Ryan Pace |
| Head coach | John Fox |
| Home field | Soldier Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–13 |
| Division place | 4th NFC North |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | Jordan Howard, RB Josh Sitton, LG |
| AP All-Pros | None |
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The 2016 season was the Chicago Bears' 97th season in the National Football League (NFL), and the second under head coach John Fox.
This was the first season since 2007 that Matt Forte was not on the opening day roster.
The Bears looked to improve upon their 6–10 record from 2015; however, they suffered a second consecutive 0–3 start and were plagued by injuries with an NFL-high 19 players on the injured reserve list by the end of the season. Multiple injuries to quarterback Jay Cutler resulted in backups Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley playing much of the season. They finished with a 3–13 record, the worst record for the team since the NFL's move to 16-game seasons in 1978 and the second-worst record in franchise history after a 1–13 campaign in 1969. The Bears also went 0–8 on the road for the first time in franchise history. After the season, Cutler was released, and initially announced his retirement from the NFL, but he later signed with the Miami Dolphins.