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'Rest Easy, Uncle Matt': Prayers Pour in From Walter Payton’s Son as Bears Super Bowl Champ Dies at 68

Walter Payton and Matt Suhey were inseparable both on and off the gridiron. The duo led the Chicago Bears to hold the top spot in rushing for three straight seasons from 1984 to 1986 and won the Super Bowl in 1985.

First Call: Another NFL CB gets big contract as Joey Porter Jr. waits; Walter Payton’s son gives moving tribute to Matt Suhey

Tuesday’s “First Call” gives us another NFL cornerback who has signed for big money as Joey Porter Jr. waits for his turn from the Steelers. The Pirates open an interleague series in Chicago. The Arizona Diamondbacks pushed back the Pittsburgh Pirates another half-game in the National League Wild Card standings.

Walter Payton NFL Man of Year nominee lists Kyle Juszczyk as key mentor

Before Azeez Al-Shaair became the star he is today, he was an undrafted rookie free agent with the 49ers. As he’s blossomed into one of the NFL’s top linebackers, Al-Shaair said on the “Green Light Podcast,