Chicago Bears Coaching Firings Overview
The Chicago Bears have dismissed multiple head coaches and coordinators during their history. These decisions typically follow losing seasons, poor offensive or defensive performance, or organizational restructuring. Firings are usually announced after the final regular-season game or during the offseason.
Key Reasons the Bears Have Fired Coaches
Common reasons include consecutive losing records, inability to develop quarterbacks, defensive struggles, and clashes with front-office strategy. Ownership and management have emphasized accountability and measurable performance when making coaching changes.
Recent Timeline of Bears Coaching Changes
Matt Nagy was fired after the 2021 season following a 6-11 record. Before him, John Fox was let go after the 2017 season. More recently, Matt Eberflus was dismissed in 2024 after the team posted a 5-12 record. For a detailed timeline, see the Chicago Bears coaching changes page at https://www.chicagobears.com/team/coaches
