Chicago Bears envision an ‘entertainment destination with multiple facets’ in Arlington Heights. But the team cautions it still is in the exploration phase of a potential new stadium.

After the Bears complete their GM and coach search, Phillips, who has been in his role for 23 years, is shifting his responsibilities to turn much of his attention to running the Arlington project. The next GM will report to McCaskey instead of Phillips, to whom former GM Ryan Pace reported.