NFL, Chicago Bears and head coaching

Bears complete head coach interview with Arthur Smith
The Bears announced they have completed a head coach interview with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
2 Broncos begin interviewing for NFL head coach openings
Vance Joseph (Jets, Raiders) and David Shaw (Bears) are interviewing for head coach openings. Two more Broncos are also drawing interest.
2025 NFL head coaching search: Kliff Kingsbury to the Bears and opposite fits for five other openings
The phrase opposites attract has commonly been used in reference to the dating world, but it also applies to NFL head coaching searches. Over the years, there has been a track record of NFL teams targeting head coaching candidates with a background opposite to that of who they fired.
Chicago Bears begin their search for new head coach. These are the names being buzzed about.
General manager Ryan Poles said the bears will "cast a wide net." At least 15 names have emerged for potential interviews.
Bears head coach tracker: Who's interviewed, who's scheduled
The Chicago Bears are conducting their search for a new head coach, and it's already been an expansive one that' approaching 20 candidates. The candidates range from up-and-coming coordinators to former head coaches to offensive minds to defensive minds and college coaches.
Chicago Bears complete head coach interview with former Wisconsin football assistant
Notable names to interview include former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, former Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and freshly-minted Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Including Brown, the Bears have interviewed nine candidates since Jan. 8.
Chicago Bears coaching search tracker: David Shaw, former Stanford coach and current Denver Broncos exec, interviews
After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears are now embarking on a search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.
Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw interviews for Bears HC job
The Chicago Bears interviewed Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their head coach opening on Tuesday, the team announced. Shaw completed his first season in Denver after joining the team’s personnel department last June.
Bears interview former Stanford coach David Shaw for their head coaching job
The Chicago Bears interviewed former Stanford coach David Shaw for their head coaching job on Tuesday. The 52-year-old Shaw led his alma mater to a 96-54 record with three Pac-12 titles from 2011 to 2022.
Bears Complete HC Interview With Broncos Exec David Shaw
The Chicago Bears announced they completed an interview with Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their head coaching job on Tuesday. Here’s
Why Kliff Kingsbury might turn down head coach opportunities
The Chicago Bears' search for their next head coach has come with plenty of twists and turns throughout the process, ...
Bears' Caleb Williams lists his preferred qualities for the team's next head coach
Caleb Williams had not one but two head coaches as a rookie in the NFL, playing under Matt Eberflus and interim Thomas Brown ...
This under-the-radar coaching candidate dubbed a fit for the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have cast a wide net in their head coaching search, but this under-the-radar candidate was recently listed ...
Bears 2025 mock offseason 1.0: Hiring a head coach, bolstering roster
Our first Bears 2025 mock offseason starts with hiring a new head coach and addressing key positions in free agency and the ...
Legendary Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka finds buyer for North Naples home
Legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka has found a buyer for his home in North Naples, which hit the market a few weeks ago.
Bears predicted to hire this defensive-minded head coach by ESPN
Expectations are that the Chicago Bears will hire an offensive-minded head coach this offseason, but ESPN offered a ...
Tom Waddle advocates for Ben Johnson as Bears head coach
That includes ESPN Chicago radio host and former Bear Tom Waddle, who recently gave his thoughts on the search, which is ...