2000 Chicago Bears season

The 2000 Chicago Bears season was their 81st regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted a disappointing 5-11 record under head coach Dick Jauron. The season saw the addition of rookie sensation Brian Urlacher who would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award.

NFL Draft
Michael Green was Mr. Irrelevant.

Awards and records

 * Mike Brown, PFW/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team
 * Paul Edinger, PFW/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team
 * Brian Urlacher, NFC Pro Bowl Selection,
 * Brian Urlacher, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month, October
 * Brian Urlacher, Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year
 * Brian Urlacher, Football Digest Defensive Rookie of the Year
 * Brian Urlacher, Pro Football Writers of America Defensive Rookie of the Year
 * Brian Urlacher, Sports Illustrated Rookie of the Year
 * Brian Urlacher, Sporting News Defensive Rookie of the Year
 * Brian Urlacher, USA Today Defensive Rookie of the Year
 * Brian Urlacher, PFW/Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team