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What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears?
There's been plenty of speculation about Bears head coach Matt Eberflus' future beyond this season, especially amid controversy inside the organization following back-to-back losses coming off the bye week. Chicago has never fired a head coach midseason, and that'll likely remain the same. But with a recent report indicating Eberflus might have signed a five-year contract, would the Bears move on from him after this season?
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of Friday, Nov. 8:
Matt Eberflus could return as Bears head coach in 2025
With the roster makeover and additions to the Bears coming into the 2024 season, the Bears have at times seemed to give fans optimism, only to quickly take it all back as they show plenty of dysfunction. As the calls for Eberflus to get fired grow louder, on the latest episode of his podcast, Rank says he’s heard that the coach’s time may not be over in Chicago after this season.
ESPN suggests Ben Johnson may not want to leave Lions for Bears
With those same calls for a change, many have eagerly pushed for the team to target Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. That speculation was fueled last week when NFL Insider Albert Breer reported that prior to the 2024 season, Johnson had interest in becoming the Bears head coach, but that didn't come to fruition as the team elected to keep Eberflus. On Thursday, a new report from ESPN Insider Adam Schefter suggested that Johnson would not leave the Lions for a team in the division, and part of that is due to the much-discussed dysfunction around the Bears.
Bears Hot Seat Watch: Where Matt Eberflus, Shane Waldron stand in Week 10
Whether Eberflus and Waldron last through the entire season or beyond, one month, two weeks or one game remains to be seen. But we'll be following along the entire way. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the coolest and 10 the hottest seat, here's a look at where Eberflus and Waldron's seats stand heading into Week 10.
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