Bears' Nahshon Wright Dedicates Breakout Interception to Late Mentor, Coach John Beam

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright hauled in his fourth interception of a breakout season during the team's 19-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings, dedicating the emotional takeaway to his late former coach and mentor, John Beam. Beam, who served as a father figure to Wright and his brother after their father's death in 2017, was tragically killed in an on-campus shooting at Laney College on November 14. Wright, who played for Beam in 2018 and maintained regular contact, felt Beam was "watching over me" during the game. Overcome with emotion, Wright plans to deliver the game ball to Beam's family, stating, "that one was for him." The interception helped seal a divisional victory and marked the Bears' seventh win in eight games. Beam, a legendary junior college coach, gained national attention on "Last Chance U" and led Laney to a 2018 state title.