Bears interview former NFL running back Eddie George in surprising coaching search twist
NY Post
The Chicago Bears are casting an even wider net as part of their head coaching search.
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.
George has been leading Tennessee State’s football program since 2021, a tenure marked by growth and steady improvement.
In 2024, he guided the Tigers to a 9-4 record and a berth in the FCS playoffs, a milestone that earned him the Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year award.
George, 51, also led the Tigers to their first conference championship since 1999 this past season.