Еще пару месяцев назад Форте был номинирован на приз имени Уолтера Пэйтона. Человека, с именем которого для каждого болельщика «Чикаго Беарс» и ассоциируется клуб. Мэтт благодарил организацию, писал, что рад «пойти по стопам великих игроков «Беарс».

I’m so blessed to be able to play for such a prestigious organization and follow in the footsteps of so many great Bears. With that said I’m honored to be one of the nominees for the Walter Payton man of the year award. Tweet #ForteWPMOYChallenge to help me & @mattfortefoundation make a difference in the @Nationwide #WPMOYChallenge

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Раздевалку «Медведей» Форте называл не иначе, как «дом».

Post practice shot from @sportsillustrated #stayready #striveforgreatness

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Oct 1, 2014 at 3:03pm PDT

«Felt good to protect #OurColors at home. Putting in work for this week. #TideNFL»

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Nov 20, 2014 at 8:06am PST

Мэтт – очень религиозный человек. Цитатами из Библии он сопровождает многие свои записи. Вот, например, из Первого Послания к Коринфянам. «Но, как написано: «не видел того глаз, не слышало ухо, и не приходило то на сердце человеку, что приготовил Бог любящим Его».

“However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him—” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Oct 12, 2015 at 7:10am PDT

Living Testimony. Hebrews 11:1 Romans 8:28 proverbs 3:5-6 Psalms 27 Psalms 23:4 2nd Timothy 1:7 #Faith #trustinGod #nofear ? @toddrphoto

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Sep 3, 2015 at 9:56am PDT

Вера дает заряд Форте заниматься благотворительностью, которая занимает в жизни Мэтта не меньшее место, чем игра.

Please visit my website to support my foundations initiative called #yardsforyouth were all proceeds go towards raising scholarship money to help underprivileged at risk kids continue their education and keep our streets clean by providing internships for those needing job skills and experience. Go to https://www.crowdrise.com/YardsforYouth-Matt

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Nov 1, 2014 at 8:51am PDT

Happy to announce that The Matt Forte tailgate packages are now available @tetecharcuterie for all Chicago Bears Tailgates! Package includes the Forte Sausage, Buns, Pickles, Mustard, a cooler, a koozi and a Forte shirt jersey! Call to order—312-733-1178 All proceeds benefit The Matt Forte Foundation #tailgatingforyouth

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Nov 1, 2014 at 6:06am PDT

I want to say Thank you to all my teammates (especially my hogs up front in the trenches) grinding to help make history. And Thanks @chicagobears for showing me some love with the nice display! Society has it backwards. They want to praise one person for success but point the finger at everyone else in failure. If you can accept your own failures and refuse to give up you’ll be successful. #teameffort #ididntthrowtheballtomyself #ididntblockformyself

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Mar 17, 2015 at 2:36pm PDT

Out in Englewood doing a flag football game and mentoring these youngsters. Just a 5 minute convo can impact a child positively and change the path he or she may be on. #mattymattlovethekids thanks cobe @theinterruptercobe big Ed and sherm

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on May 2, 2015 at 1:17pm PDT

A few ? from earlier this week at the @bgca_clubs in Chicago kicking off the @kidsfootlocker fitness challenge. Had fun talking to the kids about staying motivated and living a healthy lifestyle. That’s what it’s all about! #GOBIG #BearDown

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Sep 26, 2015 at 9:51am PDT

Впрочем, для участия в шоу, рекламных роликах и промо-акциях время тоже находится. Все-таки, не забываем, речь идет о звезде НФЛ.

Cameron the intern put me on the waiver wire. Find out if I’ll be playing for Coach Brad again in a new #ToughSeason, out now at Lenovo.com/NFL.

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Nov 12, 2014 at 4:30pm PST

At Campbell’s chunky soup shoot!

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Jul 15, 2015 at 7:54am PDT

Shoutout to @1lulunieto you’re my #ForteFav quote this week! ?? #BearDown

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Oct 18, 2015 at 6:57am PDT

Biggest celebrity I’ve met too date = @jiffpom disregard the creepy photobomb dude!

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Feb 5, 2016 at 11:32am PST

Другие знаменитости Чикаго также будут скучать по раннинбеку «Беарс».

Excited about teaming up with my boy @stickity13 in some initiatives to impact the youth in Chicago, stop gun violence and teach our young males how to be real MEN. In today’s society there aren’t many positive male role models. Just because you may be a male doesn’t mean you know what it means to be a MAN. check out @stickity13 website rockyourdrop.com #rockyourdrop #dropofconciousness

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Mar 10, 2015 at 3:22pm PDT

Had a great time supporting my dude @common at his @commongroundfdn looking forward to working together to impact Chicago’s youth.

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Mar 21, 2015 at 8:24pm PDT

Любимый город может стать спокойным. Менее любимым после отъезда он не станет. Но об этом позже.

Beautiful night out with my beautiful wife @ddforte789 Fellas even if you’re married continue to date your wife and keep it new. Thank me later!!

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Jan 17, 2015 at 8:12pm PST

Let’s go Hawks!!!!!

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on May 3, 2015 at 5:35pm PDT

Took @ddforte789 to see her home town from a different perspective for our 4th anniversary. I love you #Chitown #Love #Blessed

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Jul 17, 2015 at 3:40pm PDT

Именно в Чикаго выросли дети семейства Форте. Пополнение состоится уже в другом регионе страны.

Daddy daughter date at the game tonight. #leftearly #schoolnight

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Oct 21, 2015 at 8:18pm PDT

Daddy’s going to miss y’all but daddy’s gotta work. #businesstrip #bringhomethebacon

A photo posted by Matt Forte (@mforte22) on Sep 25, 2015 at 10:45am PDT

«Вопреки моему желанию, мои дни в качестве игрока «Чикаго Беарс» подходят к концу. Генменеджер сообщил в начале недели, что меня не будут переподписывать во время рынка свободных агентов. Я навсегда останутся благодарен за время, проведенное в «Чикаго», за возможносьб играть за клуб с такой богатой историей. Единственное, о чем жалею, – не удалось выиграть трофей имени Ломбарди для лучших в мире болельщиков. Я с нетерпением жду следующей главы моей карьеры в НФЛ. Но Чикаго всегда будет моим домом. Храни вас Бог и Bear Down!»

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