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Top 10: Father-son combos with Bears ties
With Father's Day on Sunday, senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the top 10 Bears whose father or son has also played in the NFL.

10. Craig and Cameron Heyward
A huge running back nicknamed "Ironhead," Craig spent one season with the Bears in 1993, while his son Cameron is a defensive end entering his ninth year with the Steelers.

9. Mike and Tony Adamle
Mike was a Bears running back in 1975-76, while his dad Tony was a linebacker/fullback who was drafted by the Bears in 1947 but played for the Browns from 1947-51 and again in 1954.

8. Brian and Bob Griese
Both quarterbacks, Brian played with the Bears in 2006-07, while his dad Bob is a Hall of Famer who played his entire NFL career with the Dolphins from 1967-80.

7. Jay and Rich Leeuwenburg
The Leeuwenburgs both played for the Bears, with Jay lining up at multiple positions on the offensive line from 1992-95, while his dad Rich played tackle in 1965.

6. Ted and Ted Washington
Ted was a mammoth nose tackle with the Bears in 2001-02, while his dad Ted was an outside linebacker who played all 11 of his NFL seasons with the Houston Oilers from 1972-82.

5. Emery and Aaron Moorehead
Emery was a Bears tight end from 1981-88 and started on the 1985 Super Bowl championship team, while his son Aaron was a receiver with the Colts from 2003-07.

4. Matt and Steve Suhey
Matt played his entire 10-year NFL career as a Bears fullback from 1980-89, while his dad Steve was a guard for the Steelers in 1948-49.

3. Kevin and Drew Butler
Kevin was a kicker who played for the Bears from 1985-95 and left as their all-time leading scorer, while his son Drew was a punter for five seasons with the Steelers, Lions and Cardinals.

2. Kyle and Howie Long
Kyle is a three-time Pro Bowler who is entering his sixth season with the Bears, while his dad Howie is a Hall of Famer who played his entire NFL career with the Raiders from 1981-93.

1. Walter and Jarrett Payton
Walter was a Hall of Fame Bears running back who retired as the NFL's all-time leading rusher, while his son Jarrett played one season with the Titans in 2005.