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Bears Fire Coach Eberflus, Hire Johnson After Disappointing Season

9/22/2025

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The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus on November 29, 2024, marking their first mid-season firing.
Eberflus recorded a 14-32 record over three seasons, failing to reach the playoffs.
The team struggled with late-game management and ranked sixth in total yards allowed in 2024.
Quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall draft pick, became the most-sacked rookie in NFL history.
The Bears appointed Ben Johnson as their new head coach to initiate a fresh start.

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The Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus on November 29, 2024, marking their first mid-season firing.
Eberflus recorded a 14-32 record over three seasons, failing to reach the playoffs.
The team struggled with late-game management and ranked sixth in total yards allowed in 2024.
Quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall draft pick, became the most-sacked rookie in NFL history.
The Bears appointed Ben Johnson as their new head coach to initiate a fresh start.