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Published on January 20, 2025
Former NFL Star Eddie George Interviews for Chicago Bears Head Coach PositionSource: Wikipedia/Tennessee Titans, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Chicago Bears interviewed Eddie George, the former Titans running back and current Tennessee State University head coach, for their head coach position. George, who previously participated in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the Bears, is the 17th candidate to meet with the team, according to WKRN.

Eddie George has led the Tennessee State University Tigers to back-to-back winning seasons, including a 9-3 record and their first Big-South OVC title since 1999. Although his overall record at Tennessee State University is 24-22, his success has drawn attention, especially due to his past connection with the Bears. Tennessee State University athletic director Mikki Allen expressed support for George's potential move to the NFL, stating, "We are thrilled that our head football coach, Eddie George, is being considered for a head coaching position at the professional level," as stated by The Tennessean.

After a 5-12 season and firing Matt Eberflus, the Chicago Bears are searching for a new head coach. Candidates include former NFL player Eddie George, who rushed for 10,000 yards without missing a game, ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores, and Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich. The Bears aim to rebuild and improve for the future, as reported by Fox Sports