Chicago Bears Begin Search for New Head Coach Under GM Ryan Poles

Team leadership reaffirms confidence in Poles despite poor performance and uncertainty surrounding his expiring contract.

Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren confirmed that General Manager Ryan Poles will lead the search for a new head coach, emphasizing trust in his process and leadership.
The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus after a disappointing 5-12 season, which included a 10-game losing streak and marked the team’s continued struggles under Poles' tenure.
Poles, entering the final year of his contract, denied rumors of friction with Warren and stated he will have final say in the coaching hire, with input from other team executives.
Potential coaching candidates include Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, ex-Titans coach Mike Vrabel, and interim Bears coach Thomas Brown, among others.
The Bears, who have not won the NFC North since 2018, aim to rebuild after finishing last in their division and enduring widespread fan frustration over the team's long-term decline.