CS #8
Bears veteran kicker who has anchored Chicago's specialist position for six seasons.
Cairo Santos has been the Bears' kicker since 2020. The 2025 season produced 30 of 33 field goals (90.9%) including the OT game-winner that put Chicago in the playoffs. Most accurate kicker in Bears franchise history.
★ Most accurate kicker in Bears history
★ 200+ career FGs
★ 13 NFL seasons
★ Brazilian-born specialist
Career
Most accurate kicker in Bears history (career FG percentage). 200+ career FGs. 13 NFL seasons. 5 NFL teams. Tulane product. Born in Brazil.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Cairo Santos
- Pro Football Reference: Cairo Santos
Statistics
2025 season and career▶Passing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CMP | ATT | YDS | TD | INT | RTG | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | bears | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 | - |
| 2024 | bears | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 | - |
| 2023 | bears | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 | - |
| 2022 | bears | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 | - |
| 2021 | bears | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 | - |
| 2015 | chiefs | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 | - |
▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | bears | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | chiefs | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | chiefs | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | chiefs | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Profile
8
Jersey
5' 8"
Height
173 lbs
Weight
13 seasons
Experience
Background
- Position
- Place Kicker
- Group
- specialTeam
- College
- Tulane
- Hometown
- Saint Augustine, FL, USA
- Age
- 34
- Status
- active
Latest news about Cairo Santos
All news → Game Recap Oct 23, 2026
Bears Beat Patriots 30-24 in Week 7
Chicago Bears 30, New England Patriots 24 at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams went 22 of 33 for 308 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Game Recap Aug 23, 2026
Bengals Rout Bears 27-9 in Preseason Week 2
Cincinnati Bengals 27, Chicago Bears 9 at Paycor Stadium. Josh Johnson went 15 of 23 for 156 yards with 2 touchdowns.
