Tyrique Stevenson, the Chicago Bears cornerback, publicly took responsibility for his critical misstep during last season's Hail Mary play against the Washington Commanders, which led to a devastating loss. Instead of following the action, Stevenson was seen interacting with fans, ultimately tipping the ball to Noah Brown, resulting in a game-winning touchdown for the Commanders. His actions contributed to a 10-game losing streak for the Bears, and he issued a heartfelt apology to his teammates. Following this incident, he was benched for the first half of the next game as a disciplinary measure.

During a recent minicamp, Stevenson was questioned if coaches had revisited the Hail Mary play with him. His succinct reply emphasized his ownership of the error: “There’s really no conversation needed to be had. I owned it. It was a mistake.” With this statement, Stevenson demonstrated his commitment to learning from mistakes and focusing on the future.