The Chicago Bears were anticipated to make changes during the off-season. It also turns out that both their coaching staff and front office are undergoing adjustments. This shift is aimed at the highest levels of the company.
Cliff Stein, who holds the impressive title of Senior Vice President and General Counsel, has reportedly departed the corporation, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
Cliff departs the company after 22 years in a variety of capacities, chief among them being that of their devoted financial salary cap specialist.
As of right now, no succession plan—if any—is known. CEO and Team President Kevin Warren seems to have determined that going forward, senior leadership changes were necessary. The only other individual to have worked under the pay cap for the Bears was Joey Laine, who was fired by general manager Ryan Poles in 2022 after being recruited by former Bears general manager Ryan Pace in 2015. Joey Laine currently works for the Green Bay Packers in a similar role.
Cliff Stein continued to serve as the organization’s senior advisor and general counsel to the executive leadership during Joey Laine’s tenure. According to a person with knowledge of the matter, he also had an interview for the team president post with the Bears last year. It’s unclear what will happen next.
