Overview
- Brian Daboll was dismissed after a 2-8 start and a 20-40-1 tenure that included an 11th straight road loss and multiple late-game collapses.
- Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was elevated to interim head coach and begins an on-field audition in Week 11 against the Packers.
- John Mara and Steve Tisch said Joe Schoen remains as general manager and will lead the hiring process, with ownership taking responsibility for recent results.
- ESPN reporting indicates more than 20 candidates are under early consideration, with media speculation tying names such as Kevin Stefanski (if available), Steve Spagnuolo, Lou Anarumo, Antonio Pierce, Mike McCarthy and Robert Saleh to the vacancy.
- Reactions were mixed, with several players telling ESPN they expected accountability after the Bears loss, former center Jon Feliciano criticizing the move, and reports noting Dart’s close rapport with Daboll as the team adjusts to Kafka.