LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- One year removed from the costly play that defined his second season with the Chicago Bears , cornerback Tyrique Stevenson says the backlash he received for his role in tipping a Hail Mary pass against the Washington Commanders "still hurts."

"It was harsh," Stevenson said. "It hurt my feelings. That's the best way I can explain it. It just hurt my feelings being a football player and having one of those mistakes that's going to linger around. Even when my son grows up, I've got to explain that to him.

"It definitely hurt. But just use it as fuel."

The Bears were seconds away from beating the Commanders in Week 8 last season after Caleb Williams led the offense down the field to score a touchdown and convert a 2-point attempt with 27 seconds remaining.

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