In a stunning interview that has already shaken the NFL world, Chicago Bears icon Brian Urlacher has finally opened up about his emotional departure from the team, the regrets that still haunt him, and—perhaps most shockingly—a recent offer that could bring him back into Halas Hall in a powerful new role.

“It was never just football,” Urlacher said during a sit-down with The Windy City Report. “Chicago made me who I am. And not a day goes by where I don’t think about how things ended.”

Urlacher, who retired in 2013 after a Hall of Fame career with the Bears, had remained largely silent about the details surrounding his exit. But now, for the first time, he’s revealing the rift that developed behind the scenes—and how it almost destroyed his love for the game.

“I felt disrespected,” he admitted. “I gave everything to that team. And when negotiations broke down… it was like they forgot who I was to the city.”

But Urlacher also revealed that time—and fan support—has helped heal old wounds. So much so that he confirmed he’s been approached by Bears management about a potential front office or coaching advisory role.