The Matt Eberflus period is over in Chicago — the Bears simply fired the man in his third 12 months with the group … marking the primary in-season head teaching transfer in franchise historical past.
The information broke on Friday … lower than 24 hours after the Bears’ sixth-straight loss by the hands of the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day — a consequence that was met with heavy criticism.
With the ball and down 23-20 within the last minute of the sport, Eberflus elected to not use a timeout to cease the clock … and Chicago’s late push got here up quick.
Hours earlier than stories of his termination, Eberflus appeared assured he’d be again on the sidelines in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers subsequent weekend … however that wasn’t the case.
Eberflus went 14-32 in two-plus seasons with Chicago — and 4-8 in 2024 — however struggled closely in close-scoring video games.
Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will take over for the remainder of the season.
Whoever will get the full-time gig could have the chance to work with 2024 No. 1 choose Caleb Williams and a gifted offense … so regardless of the group’s latest struggles, the longer term may very well be vibrant with the best particular person on the helm.
