"That didn't take long. Just a couple of days after hiring Ryan Poles as their new general manager, Poles has found their new head coach. With Poles interviewing friend Jim Caldwell within 24 hours of being hired, many thought he was the man. But that doesn't seem to be the case. The Bears have hired Indianapolis Colts DC Matt Eberflus as their new head coach. He's lead one of the leagues' best defenses over the last couple of seasons. Caldwell along with Dan Quinn were also lead candidates. More details to come.
Former Colts' defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is being hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 27, 2022