The NFL has handed down punishment to a Chicago Bears defensive back for a hit on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the teams' October 22, 2026 matchup at Soldier Field. The incident occurred in the third quarter when Maye, wearing number 10, stiff-armed Bears safety Dillon Thieneman, number 31, during a play that drew league scrutiny.
League officials reviewed the contact and determined it warranted disciplinary action, though specific details of the punishment were not immediately disclosed. The game took place in Chicago, Illinois, with the Patriots visiting the Bears at their home stadium.
