Jim McMahon
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Retires from NFL
After 15 NFL seasons and two Super Bowl rings, McMahon officially retired following Green Bay championship season.
Wins Second Super Bowl Ring
McMahon earned his second Super Bowl ring as Brett Favre backup when the Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35-21 in Super Bowl XXXI.
1995 1
Joins Packers as Favre Backup
McMahon signed with the Green Bay Packers as a veteran backup to Brett Favre, reuniting with Super Bowl-winning culture in a mentor role.
1994 1
Signs with Cardinals
McMahon joined the Phoenix Cardinals for one season, continuing his role as a journeyman backup in the twilight of his career.
1993 1
Joins Vikings
McMahon briefly signed with the Minnesota Vikings for one year, appearing in limited action as a veteran backup quarterback.
1990 1
Signs with Eagles
McMahon signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent, serving as a backup and occasional starter over three seasons.
1989 1
Traded to Chargers
The Bears traded McMahon to the San Diego Chargers after ongoing injury issues and team tensions, where he played one season as a starter.
1987 1
Major Shoulder Injury
McMahon suffered a severe shoulder injury that caused him to miss most of the 1987 season, significantly impacting his playing time with the Bears.
1986 1
Pro Bowl Selection
McMahon was selected to his first Pro Bowl following the 1985 season, recognizing his standout performance in leading the Bears' dominant defense-supported offense.
1985 2
Minnesota Miracle Play
McMahon threw a game-winning 'Minnesota Miracle' touchdown pass in Week 3 against the Vikings, helping the Bears secure a key divisional win during their Super Bowl season.
Leads Bears to Super Bowl XX Victory
McMahon led the Chicago Bears to a dominant 46-10 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX, earning Super Bowl MVP honors after completing 12 of 20 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown.
1982 1
Drafted by Bears
Jim McMahon was selected by the Chicago Bears as the 5th overall pick in the first round of the 1982 NFL Draft out of Brigham Young University.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jim McMahon
How does Caleb Williams compare to Jim McMahon?
Jim McMahon’s the punk-rock rebel who torched defenses en route to that 46-10 Super Bowl XX demolition, etching his name in Bears lore with headbands and grit, while Caleb Williams is the shiny No. 1 pick still dodging sacks and learning Ditka’s old turf—McMahon’s got the ring and the ’85 swagger, Caleb’s chasing echoes of it.
Is Jim McMahon in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Nah, Jim McMahon’s not in Canton, and it stings a bit—he lit up Super Bowl XX with two rushing scores, the first QB ever to do it, but his injury-riddled 18,148 yards and 100 TDs over 15 years didn’t sway the voters. Punk attitude or not, the Hall’s snubbed him cold.
What is Jim McMahon doing now in 2026?
In 2026, McMahon’s grinding celebrity golf circuits like the American Century Championship, slinging headband merch, and dipping into cannabis advocacy after back surgeries wrecked him—still the sunglasses-wearing rogue trading gridiron tales for fairways and fair shakes.
How would Jim McMahon perform in today's NFL?
McMahon’s gunslinger arm and scrambler legs—think 1,631 rushing yards—would feast in today’s pass-happy paradise with no facemask grabs or roughing rules cramping his style; that 78.2 rating and Super Bowl wheels translate to a mobile menace like a vintage Fields with better accuracy.
How does Jim McMahon compare to Billy Wade?
McMahon lapped Billy Wade like a ’85 Ferrari passing a ’60s Chevy—45.04 passer rating to Wade’s 33.84, both Bears QBs but Jim’s ’85 magic (15 TDs, Pro Bowl nod) and Super Bowl heroics outshine Wade’s gritty ’60s runs, though neither cracked Canton’s door.