Chicago Bears Consider Trading for High-Profile NFL Head Coach
Bears GM Ryan Poles keeps trade options open as the team evaluates numerous candidates to fill its head coaching vacancy.
- Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles confirmed he is open to exploring trades for an established NFL head coach during the team's current search process.
- Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has been the subject of trade speculation, but his strong performance in 2024 makes a move unlikely.
- Other rumored trade targets include San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan and Miami's Mike McDaniel, though no formal discussions have been reported.
- The Bears have requested interviews with over a dozen coaching candidates, including Detroit Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, as well as Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
- Detroit Lions face potential offseason challenges with both coordinators in high demand for head coaching vacancies across the NFL.
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