January 5th

2000—Several front office personnel are fired by owner Tom Benson in order to "clean house" including G.M. Bill Kuharich and head coach Mike Ditka.

Black & Gold birthdays today:

Ronnie Ghent—Born in 1980 (Tight End 2007)

Derrick Ned—Born in 1969 (Fullback 1993-95)

Renaldo Turnbull—Born in 1966 (Defensive End/Linebacker 90-96)—Pro Bowl player after 1993 season, first round draft choice 1990