Report: Chicago Bears hire Indianapolis coordinator as new head coach

The Bears have their new head coach. Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is heading to Chicago, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Eberflus replaces Matt Nagy who the Bears parted ways with on January 10.

Matt Eberflus is an NFL coaching veteran with 12 seasons under his belt in the league. The 2021 season was his fourth with the Colts and his reputation had his name buzzing this offseason.

Prior to Indianapolis, Eberflus spent seven seasons (2011-17) with the Dallas Cowboys serving as the team’s passing game coordinator/linebackers coach (2016-17) and linebackers coach (2011-15).

As of last week, the Colts defensive coordinator was reported as a top candidate for the Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Eberflus had his second interview with Chicago on Wednesday, as did Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Quinn has reportedly told the Cowboys that he is staying with them for the 2022 season.

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

Chicago job filled, Cowboys DC secure

Dan Quinn was arguably the hottest name throughout the 2022 head coaching cycle. Throughout, the Cowboys defensive coordinator interviewed for openings with the New York Giants, Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos.

However, the time wasn’t right for Quinn to return to being a head coach. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Quinn has informed teams he’s remaining with Dallas.

“Dan Quinn has informed teams that he’s staying with the #Cowboys, per sources,” revealed Pelissero. “Six teams requested head-coaching interviews with Quinn, who decided he wanted to return to Dallas and try to win a Super Bowl. He should be a hot name again next year.”

Due to the resurgence of the Dallas defense and his bountiful experience as a head coach, Quinn was expected to take over a new franchise. Alas, the timing wasn’t right.

Nevertheless, the Cowboys will be happy to see Dan Quinn return to their franchise for another season.

On3’s Stephen Samra contributed to this report.