Bears Owner George McCaskey Bans One Bears Fan from Attending All Playoff Games After Incident of Insulting a Young Packers Fan with Down Syndrome at Soldier Field
Chicago, Illinois – January 14, 2026
Just hours after a disturbing video spread rapidly across NFL social media, George McCaskey delivered a firm, unmistakable response. The owner of the Chicago Bears confirmed that a fan has been banned from attending all Bears playoff games, after being captured on video harassing a young fan with Down syndrome who supports the Green Bay Packers.
The video, recorded in the aftermath of the Bears’ long-awaited playoff victory, shows a Bears supporter mocking and verbally targeting the child. Within hours, the clip went viral, triggering outrage across the NFL community that cut across team loyalties.

On Tuesday morning, the Bears released an official statement confirming the decision came directly from McCaskey’s office. The organization stressed that the behavior shown in the video “runs completely counter to the values the Chicago Bears stand for,” regardless of the outcome on the field.
“There are no circumstances, emotions, or provocations that can justify harming a child — especially children who are vulnerable or have disabilities,” McCaskey said. “Wherever something like this occurs, if it is connected to the Chicago Bears, we will take responsibility and act immediately to protect those children. When that line is crossed, our response will be clear, decisive, and non-negotiable — because respect and the safety of children are never up for debate.”
The decision was widely praised as swift, rare, and necessary, particularly at a time when the NFL continues to emphasize family-friendly environments and inclusion. Executives from other teams, former players, and media analysts publicly supported the Bears, noting that decisive leadership prevented the situation from spiraling further.
For Chicago, the message was unmistakable: winning does not excuse cruelty. The Bears may have just ended a long playoff drought, but McCaskey and the front office made it clear that no victory is worth compromising basic human decency.
Inside the locker room, several Bears players were reported to have voiced their support for the organization’s stance, emphasizing that they want the team to be represented by pride and respect, not hostility from the stands.
What began as a single fan’s unacceptable behavior has now become something larger — a defining moment.
The Bears turned a viral incident into a clear moral stand for the entire NFL:
Football is passion.
Rivalries are part of the game.
But as Chicago made unmistakably clear, respect for people — especially children — is never optional.













