‘He was with me today’: Chicago Bears’ Nahshon Wright makes emotional interception after his coach’s death

Bears kicker Cairo Santos, right, and quarterback Caleb Williams embrace on the field after Santos kicked a game-winning field goal against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) kicks a game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Bears' Devin Duvernay runs back a kickoff for positive field position late in the fourth quarter of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is pressured by Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) and safety Kevin Byard III during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams escapes being tackled by Vikings defensive tackle Jalen Redmond on Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) tackles Myles Price (4) at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears fans go wild after cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) intercepts a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) in the end zone at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. The Bears beat the Vikings 19-17. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears defense celebrate an inteception by cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) runs over to the bench after his interception in the second quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright receives a hug on the sideline from coach Al Harris after his interception in the second quarter against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Keith Kinzleo of Joliet stands with a sign of Ben Johnson and celebrates a Bears touchdown in the first half against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar talks to players on the bench in the first quarter against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison drops a pass in front of Bears free safety Kevin Byard III in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) breaks free from the tackle of Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) and safety Josh Metellus (44) in the fourth quarter of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell (44) almost intercepts a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) after Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) breaks up the play in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. The Bears beat the Vikings 19-17. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) escapes from the grasp of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) in the fourth quarter of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) catches the ball and turns up field towards Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. The Bears beat the Vikings 19-17. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson tackles Vikings tight end Josh Oliver in the first quarter of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) finds a hole in the Minnesota Vikings defense in the fourth quarter of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) catches the ball and turns up field towards Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. The Bears beat the Vikings 19-17. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears free safety Kevin Byard III (31) celebrates with his teammates after his interception in the second quarter against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) points to the sky after a third quarter field goal during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 19-17. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (22) tackles Vikings kick returner Myles Price (4) deep in Vikings territory at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 19-17. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Bears safety Kevin Byard III intercepts the ball in the second quarter against the Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears free safety Kevin Byard (31) runs the ball back after his interception in the second quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III (31) carries the football back towards the bench as his teammates congratulate him after he intercepted the ball in the second quarter against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. The Bears beat the Vikings 19-17. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) scores a touchdown in the second quarter during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze, defended by Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, can’t catch an overthrown ball by quarterback Caleb Williams in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Young Bears fans watch as players warm up for a game against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and his teammates take the field for warmups before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)