Roger Goodell says Illinois still has an opportunity to keep the Bears

Goodell told reporters at Wednesday's owners' meeting that the former racetrack in Arlington Heights, Illinois, that the Bears purchased in 2023 could still be the team's next home.

"There's no specific timetable from my standpoint, other than we know that they are looking at the alternate groups, Indiana or Arlington Heights," Goodell said, via Jarrett Bell of USA Today . "We want to make sure that Arlington Heights and Illinois have an opportunity , as well as Indiana, to put their best foot forward."

Goodell said he recently met with Illinois officials. Proposals for Illinois taxpayers to pay for infrastructure around the Bears' new stadium haven't gone anywhere, while Indiana is willing to spend tax money to attract the Bears.