The Chicago Bears interviewed Eddie George, a former NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner, for their head coaching position on Sunday. This marks a significant step in the Bears’ search for a new leader.
At 51 years old, George has a record of 24-22 over four seasons at Tennessee State. He recently guided the Tigers to a tie for first place in the OVC–Big South Football Association and secured a postseason spot. His efforts earned him the title of Big South-OVC Coach of the Year.
George is the 17th candidate to interview for the Bears’ head coach vacancy. This extensive search follows the dismissal of Matt Eberflus after just 12 games, with Thomas Brown stepping in as the interim head coach.
Joining George in the pool of candidates are notable figures such as Thomas Brown, Joe Brady, Pete Carroll, Brian Flores, Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, Mike Kafka, Mike McCarthy, Todd Monken, Drew Petzing, Ron Rivera, David Shaw, Arthur Smith, Adam Stenavich, Mike Vrabel, and Anthony Weaver.
George, celebrated for winning the Heisman Trophy in 1995, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011, highlighting his remarkable career at Ohio State.
Selected as the 14th overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft by the then-Houston Oilers, George set numerous franchise records with the Tennessee Titans, amassing over 10,000 rushing yards during his eight-season tenure. He was recognized as the 1996 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and earned All-Pro honors in 2000, making four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances from 1997 to 2000 before concluding his playing career with a season in Dallas in 2004.
George took the helm at Tennessee State in 2021 and spent time with the Bears during the 2023 offseason as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, further enhancing his coaching credentials.
