The Bears interviewed former NFL running back and current Tennessee State University coach Eddie George in person on Sunday, the team announced. The team is familiar with George, a Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee, as he spent time with Chicago during the 2023 offseason as a Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching fellow in OTAs.

Eddie George, former NFL star and TSU head coach, interviews with the Chicago Bears for the head coach position. He's the 17th candidate interviewed by the Bears.

Eddie George, who just completed his fourth season as Tennessee State's football coach, interviewed Sunday for the Chicago Bears' head coaching job.

The Chicago Bears are giving a look to a former star running back as they look to fill their head coaching vacancy. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach vacancy Sunday. The 51-year-old George is 24-22 in four seasons at Tennessee State and is coming off leading the Tigers to a tie for first place in the OVC–Big South Football Association and a postseason berth.

The Bears announced they have completed an interview with Tennessee State coach Eddie George on Sunday. George is the 17th coach to interview for the position. George, a Heisman Trophy winner and long-time Oilers/Titans tailback,

The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person Sunday for their head coaching position, The Tennessean reported. George, 51, rushed for more than 10,000 yards in the NFL from

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The recruitment of Liam Coen by the Jaguars really does seem like a Coen brothers film. Beyond the impact of an unenforceable side deal that his new contract with the Buccaneers was contingent on Coen not going to Jacksonville for an in-person interview,

Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently discussed being pranked by somebody texting him, pretending to be Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The prankster told Williams he was taking the Bears head coaching job.