Green Bay Packers honor Mike Ditka with moment of silence

Ahead of Sunday’s matchup at Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers held a respectful and emotional moment of silence to honor legendary Chicago Bears player and head coach Mike Ditka, who passed away on Friday at the age of 86. Despite the fierce, decades-long history between the NFL’s oldest rivals, the stadium paused to recognize a man who helped define the toughness and spirit of the NFC North. The Chicago Bears are also honoring Ditka on the field by wearing a special No. 89 decal on the back of their helmets. The tribute highlights the deep mutual respect that exists beneath one of the greatest rivalries in sports. Ditka famously compiled a 15-5 coaching record against Green Bay during his tenure leading the Bears, cementing his status as a formidable adversary and an iconic figure of the mid-1980s era. As fans—many dressed in Ditka-style sweaters and mustaches—stood together in Green Bay, the moment served as a class-act bridge between two historic franchises mourning a true football giant.