The Chicago Bears are opening another important offseason by keeping head coach Matt Eberflus and making cuts to their staff.
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko were fired, according to a Wednesday story from Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert and running backs coach Omar Young were let go as well, Courtney Cronin of ESPN added.
Hours after the media reports, the Bears made their firings public and added assistant tight ends coach Tim Zetts to the list.
The moves mark continued turnover for the Bears’ coaching staff this season. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned from his job in September. His second season in Chicago was interrupted due to “inappropriate activity,” in part. Two months later, running backs coach David Walker was fired over workplace behavior.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 10: Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and head coach Matt Eberflus had different amounts of job security with the Chicago Bears. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Chicago came to the decision to keep Eberflus through 2024 after beginning the week with extensive meetings between both sides, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Eberflus was a defensive coach for the Indianapolis Colts before his arrival in Chicago. Last season, he and the Bears went 3-14, getting the first pick of the NFL draft for the first time since 1947.
His second season with the Bears saw the team record a 7-10 record after a 2-7 start through nine games. Offensive problems became clear early, when quarterback Justin Fields cited “coaching” as the reason for his play lacking fluidity in Week 3.
