HEARTWARMING : Bears Owner George McCaskey Doesn't Stay to Cheer But Runs After the Cart Taking TJ Edwards to Medical After Early Second-Quarter Injury — Viral Tunnel Video Brings Bears Nation to Tears

Chicago, Illinois – January 12, 2026

Soldier Field was still heavy with tension during the Chicago Bears’ critical 31–27 victory over the Green Bay Packers, a rivalry game where every snap carried the weight of the season. But early in the second quarter, when linebacker T.J. Edwards suffered a serious injury and was forced to leave the field, Bears chairman George McCaskey made a choice that immediately stood apart.

McCaskey did not remain on the sideline to continue cheering. As medical staff placed Edwards on a cart and the ambulance prepared to depart, McCaskey left his viewing area and ran straight into the tunnel, following the vehicle carrying Edwards toward the medical facility for X-rays.

An eight-second video captured the moment and spread rapidly across social media. Shot from a field-level angle, it shows McCaskey moving quickly down the tunnel without hesitation, not stopping to watch the rest of the game. The image was simple and powerful — a leader choosing people over the scoreboard.

CLASS ACT: Chicago #Bears owner George McCaskey ran down the tunnel to be with standout LB TJ Edwards as he received x-rays after his gruesome injury.

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This was heartbreaking for Edwards who grew up in Illinois.

Very few billionaires would do this.
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— MLFootball (@MLFootball) January 11, 2026

The injury came early, with much of the game still to be played and the outcome far from decided. The Bears were forced to push forward under pressure, steady themselves, and eventually close out the Packers 31–27. But for Edwards, leaving the field so soon carried a deeper pain — the anguish of a defensive leader unable to stand beside his teammates in the moments that mattered most.

After the game, Edwards spoke openly from the medical area about what he felt in that moment.

“For a moment, I cried — not because of the injury, but because I thought I wouldn’t be able to be out there with my brothers while the game was still alive. Then he came in, knelt beside me, didn’t say much at all, just seven words — enough to let me know I wasn’t alone. And in my weakest moment, that’s what held me together.”

According to those present, McCaskey’s words were simple: “We’re going to get through this together.” Just seven words — but enough to steady an entire night.

The 31–27 win pushed the Bears forward. But for Bears Nation, the most lasting image had nothing to do with the final score.

It was the sight of the team’s owner leaving the sideline, running after an injured player instead of celebrating — a moment that reminded everyone what the Chicago Bears still stand for: family, responsibility, and loyalty. And sometimes, the most powerful moments in the NFL happen far away from the celebration.