From the moment the Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus, they were committed to conducting a wide-ranging and deliberate search for a new coach.

The Chicago Bears are exploring unconventional options in their search for a new head coach, and former NFL superstar Eddie George has emerged as a surprising frontrunner.

The Bears interviewed former NFL running back and current Tennessee State University coach Eddie George in person on Sunday, the team announced. The team is familiar with George, a Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee, as he spent time with Chicago during the 2023 offseason as a Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching fellow in OTAs.

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach vacancy

Eddie George, former NFL star and TSU head coach, interviews with the Chicago Bears for the head coach position. He's the 17th candidate interviewed by the Bears.

Eddie George, who just completed his fourth season as Tennessee State's football coach, interviewed Sunday for the Chicago Bears' head coaching job.

The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person Sunday for their head coaching position, The Tennessean reported. George, 51, rushed for more than 10,000 yards in the NFL from

Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer reported that Tennessee State head coach Eddie George is set to interview for the Chicago Bears' head coaching position on Sunday morning. This interview marks a surprising development in the NFL coaching carousel.

Tennessee State football coach Eddie George interviewed with the Chicago Bears on Sunday about their head coaching vacancy.

After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and ... circles Sunday was that the Eddie George interview was likely a step ...

George, the former Titans star running back, will be the third candidate to interview in person as Chicago ramps up its search.

A major surprise candidate is set to interview for the Chicago Bears head coach vacancy, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reported. Tennessee State head coach Eddie George will speak with the franchise Sunday morning.