Tyrique Stevenson, cornerback for the Chicago Bears, was benched for the game against the Arizona Cardinals following a critical mistake in the previous week's match against the Washington Commanders. His lapse allowed a last-minute touchdown that cost the Bears the game.

Coach Matt Eberflus confirmed that Terell Smith would start in Stevenson's place. Stevenson publicly took responsibility for his actions, expressing regret to his teammates, but was visibly affected by the decision to not start.