The 1983 season was the Chicago Bears' 64th in the National Football League, and their second under head coach Mike Ditka.
The team improved from their 3–6 record from 1982 to finish at 8–8, but to failed to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.
Jim McMahon was the quarterback, who completed 175 of 295 pass attempts.
[3] Front office Coaches Position coaches Trainers Scouts Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams The Bears were predicted to finish 7–9 and fourth in the division by Paul Zimmerman.
Dennis McKinnon (signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bears in 1983) would also play a key role in the receiving corps and Jimbo Covert would help open bigger holes for Walter Payton but it was felt they were a few offensive lineman and a tight end away from being effective.