Dick Jauron, who served as Bears head coach from 1999-2003 as part of 36 NFL seasons as a player and coach, has passed away following a brief illness at the age of 74.

Longtime NFL player and coach Dick Jauron, who led the Chicago Bears to the playoffs and was voted AP coach of the year in 2001, died Saturday.

Longtime NFL player and coach Dick Jauron, who led the Chicago Bears to the playoffs and was voted AP coach of the year in ...

Dick Jauron, who played defensive back in the NFL before moving into coaching, died one day before one his former teams competes in Super Bowl LIX.