Tennessee State head coach Eddie George surprised everyone by interviewing for the Chicago Bears’ head coaching vacancy. Now, he’s sharing his thoughts on the process, explaining that he didn’t think the interview was just procedural—he truly felt he was being considered for the job.

Tennessee State football's Eddie George says the Chicago Bears cited his work as a coach and not his minority status for their interest in him.

The Bears interviewed former NFL running back and current Tennessee State University coach Eddie George in person on Sunday, the team announced. The team is familiar with George, a Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee, as he spent time with Chicago during the 2023 offseason as a Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching fellow in OTAs.

Eddie George, who just completed his fourth season as Tennessee State's football coach, interviewed Sunday for the Chicago Bears' head coaching job.

From the moment the Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus, they were committed to conducting a wide-ranging and deliberate search for a new coach.

Glazer revealed that the Chicago Bears will interview former NFL star running back and Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George on Sunday for their vacant head coaching position.

Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer reported that Tennessee State head coach Eddie George is set to interview for the Chicago Bears' head coaching position on Sunday morning. This interview marks a surprising development in the NFL coaching carousel.

January 19 - The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person Sunday for their head coaching position, The Tennessean reported. George, 51, rushed for more than 10,000 yards in the NFL from 1996-2004 and has been the head coach at Tennessee State ...

George, the former Titans star running back, will be the third candidate to interview in person as Chicago ramps up its search.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Tennessee State head coach Eddie George gestures as his team takes the field during the first half of an ...

Both the Bears and Eddie George gain from the interview they conducted with the Heisman winner and the search can now enter a new stage.

The Chicago Bears are in need of a new head coach, and they haven't shied away from showing interest and speaking to college football coaches.The Bears are planning to interview Tennessee State coach Eddie George on Sunday,