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Top 10: INTs by defensive linemen since 2000
With Bilal Nichols picking off a pass against the Lions, senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the top 10 interceptions by Bears defensive linemen since 2000.

(10) Bilal Nichols
Dec. 6, 2020 vs. Lions
Nichols alertly intercepted a Matthew Stafford pass that the veteran quarterback attempted to side-arm to tight end Jesse James. Nichols returned his first career pick seven yards to the Detroit 46.

(9) Alex Brown
Dec. 22, 2008 vs. Packers
Brown intercepted an Aaron Rodgers pass that was deflected by blitzing safety Danieal Manning in a 20-17 overtime win over the Packers on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field.

(8) Alex Brown
Dec. 23, 2007 vs. Packers
The defensive end dropped back into pass coverage and intercepted a short Brett Favre pass over the middle in a 35-7 win over the rival Packers at Soldier Field. It was one of Brown's five interceptions in eight seasons with the Bears from 2002-09.

(7) Julius Peppers
Nov. 4, 2013 at Packers
Peppers alertly deflected a Seneca Wallace pass into the air and made a juggling interception in a 27-20 Monday night win over the Packers. Wallace was in the game in place of Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a broken collarbone on Green Bay's opening possession.

(6) Mike Wells
Nov. 26, 2000 at Jets
The defensive tackle recorded the only interception of his eight-year NFL career when he picked off a Vinny Testaverde pass that was deflected by veteran defensive end Clyde Simmons. Wells returned it 21 yards to the Jets' 20, carrying three tacklers on his back for the final 10 yards.

(5) Adewale Ogunleye
Dec. 11, 2008 vs. Saints
Pressuring Drew Brees as the quarterback rolled to his right, Ogunleye jumped high to block and then pick off a pass by the future Hall of Famer in a 27-24 overtime win on a frigid Thursday night at Soldier Field.

(4) Julius Peppers
Oct. 10, 2010 at Panthers
After spending his first eight NFL seasons with the Panthers, Peppers made a triumphant return to Carolina in his first year with the Bears. Leaping to deflect a Jimmy Clausen pass high in the air, Peppers fell to his knees and then dove forward to intercept the pass.

(3) Michael Haynes
Nov. 14, 2004 at Titans
Haynes picked off a Billy Volek swing pass and raced 45 yards for a touchdown in a 19-17 overtime win in Tennessee. The Bears became the second team in NFL history to win a game in overtime on a safety, as Alex Brown sacked Volek, causing a fumble the Titans recovered in the end zone.

(2) David Bass
Nov. 17, 2013 vs. Ravens
The undrafted rookie from Missouri Western State leaped high to intercept a Joe Flacco pass and return it 24 yards for a touchdown in an eventual 23-20 overtime win over the Ravens at Soldier Field in a game that was delayed for nearly two hours by torrential rain and lightning.

(1) Keith Traylor
Jan. 6, 2002 vs. Jaguars
The mammoth defensive tackle showed his athleticism by tipping a Mark Brunell pass into the air before picking it off and rumbling 67 yards in a division-clinching win at Soldier Field. During the return, play-by-play announcer Dick Enberg exclaimed, "Watch out, the earth is shaking!"