The Chicago Bears have made significant changes to their coaching staff following a challenging season that included a loss to the Green Bay Packers. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert, running backs coach Omar Young, and assistant tight ends coach Tim Zetts have all been fired. The decision, made by head coach Matt Eberflus 'this morning', was officially announced as he has been confirmed to return for the 2024 season. Eberflus, who is expected to meet with ownership 'mid-week', will also remain as the defensive play-caller. The Bears' president Kevin Warren had previously avoided confirming Eberflus' future, stating a focus on finishing the season strong and taking a methodical look at the team's performance. Despite the firings, offensive line coach Chris Morgan and TE coach Jim Dray will be retained, along with the defensive coaching staff. Eberflus cited the need for better growth and development of the offense as the reason for the dismissals. He also mentioned that the search for replacements has already generated considerable interest, with many reaching out about the open positions.
Matt Eberflus says it was his decision to move on from Luke Getsy. They made that decision this morning. #Bears
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus on the decision to move on from offensive coordinator Luke Getsy: "The growth and development of the offense had to be better than what it was."
Eberflus on the desired traits of a new offensive coordinator: "Great teacher, has to coach the coaches and the position. Have to have the innovation and look at the players you have and put those guys in positions to succeed and get explosives and move down the field." #Bears
Matt Eberflus on firing of Luke Getsy and others on offensive staff: "We felt that when we looked at the growth and development and improvement, it wasn’t where it needed to be." Eberflus says "phones have been blowing up" about the open coordinator positions in Chicago. #Bears
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus confirms that offensive line coach Chris Morgan and TE coach Jim Dray have been retained, along with the defensive coaching staff.
The Bears fire Luke Getsy and keep HC Matt Eberflus https://t.co/vcAjNsCT7T
Good afternoon from Halas Hall where we’re scheduled to hear from #Bears head coach Matt Eberflus (who will return for a third season), general manager Ryan Poles and President & CEO Kevin Warren at 3pm. Stay tuned for updates @cbschicago https://t.co/6zjW4Rf3PL
The Bears are not expected to fire coach Matt Eberflus this offseason amid a shakeup of his coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin https://t.co/YMfaqBN2ok
From The Insiders on #NFLPlus: The #Bears made major changes today, moving on from OC Luke Getsy and several members of his staff. https://t.co/AkMuwBXXvc
Bears officially announce firing of OC Luke Getsy, including dismissals of QBs coach Andrew Janocko, RBs coach Omar Young, WRs coach Tyke Tolbert and assistant TEs coach Tim Zetts https://t.co/sUrpmN4eQ8 https://t.co/sQjfjSDVkD
The Bears will keep head coach Matt Eberflus but have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. https://t.co/sxFNjyrBr9
 Bears HC Matt Eberflus has announced the following staff changes: Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert, running backs coach Omar Young and assistant tight ends coach Tim Zetts have been relieved of their duties.
#Bears retaining Eberflus https://t.co/vwOotiC0kW
The Bears fired most of their offensive staff, but kept HC Matt Eberflus, so that’s one spot out of the running for #HarbaughWatch2K24. https://t.co/mMbfBJdiyl
#Bears announce Matt Eberflus, Ryan Poles & Kevin Warren will speak at 3pm today. Also announced OC Luke Getsy, QB coach Andrew Janocko, WR coach Tyke Tolbert, RB coach Omar Young, &assistant TE coach Tim Zetts have been fired. Live coverage tonight from Halas Hall @WGNTV
Bears fired: 🏈OC Luke Getsy 🏈QBs coach Andrew Janocko 🏈RBs coach Omar Young 🏈WRs coach Tyke Tolbert 🏈Assistant TEs coach Tim Zetts.
The #Bears make it official with the firing of OC Luke Getsy, QBs coach Andrew Janocko, WRs coach Tyke Tolbert, RBs coach Omar Young and assistant TEs coach Tim Zetts. https://t.co/B9zm3O1mmj
Hold on. The current coach of the Bears is named Matt Eberflus? https://t.co/eYIMg0xv0z
Full list: #Bears fired OC Luke Getsy, QBs coach Andrew Janocko, RBs coach Omar Young, WRs coach Tyke Tolbert, and assistant TEs coach Tim Zetts. Chicago will have a press conference later today.
Now official: #Bears coach Matt Eberflus moves on from OC Luke Getsy, QBs coach Andrew Janocko, WRs coach Tyke Tolbert, RBs coach Omar Young and assistant TEs coach Tim Zetts. https://t.co/4dCfrHkLpZ
The Bears announce that OC Luke Getsy, QBs coach Andrew Janocko, WRs coach Tyke Tolbert, RBs coach Omar Young and assistant TEs coach Tim Zetts have been relieved of their duties. It'll be Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles at 3p followed by Kevin Warren.
Now official: #Bears coach Matt Eberflus announced that offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, receivers coach Tyke Tolbert, running backs coach Omar Young and assistant tight ends coach Tim Zetts have been relieved of their duties.
The Bears have relieved OC Luke Getsy and additional offensive staff members of their duties.
"The Chicago Bears and offense go together like tuna fish and ice cream." — @ColinCowherd on Bears firing OC Luke Getsy https://t.co/IwOJVkHFM4
.@ChicagoBears Breaking News: HC Matt Eberflus is staying BUT Luke Getsy is OUT! https://t.co/97GfeMkcz0
Live updates: Bears coach Matt Eberflus' status, OC Luke Getsy fired https://t.co/bbut3eICxQ
The Bears fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and QB coach Andrew Janocko. This happens a lot in the NFL. Overdraft a QB, he has limitations, blame the OC and QB coach. Rinse. Repeat.
NEWS: Matt Eberflus will return as coach of the Bears next season, a source confirmed to The Athletic. But Chicago is making changes to its coaching staff as OC Luke Getsy and QB coach Andrew Janocko have been fired. More from @kfishbain, @adamjahns ⤵️ https://t.co/8usae1XoOS
Report: Bears overhaul offensive staff, fire OC Luke Getsy and QB coach Andrew Janocko https://t.co/F6S3MuvFMZ
Matt Eberflus will return as Chicago Bears coach in 2024, but 5 offensive assistants — including Luke Getsy — are out @danwiederer & Colleen Kane https://t.co/HLVqX96B6n
Bears HC Matt Eberflus returning for 2024 https://t.co/6jIT0jdRrx
Bears keep Eberflus. More of the same and round and round we go https://t.co/hDaedcrt7K
The Chicago Bears will move into the 2024 season with Matt Eberflus as their coach, ESPN reported Wednesday. https://t.co/eu6yWnciLq
Bears in 2017: Keep Fox. Trade up, draft Mitch Trubisky at No. 2 2018: Fire John Fox Bears in 2021: Keep Nagy. Trade up, draft Justin Fields at No. 11 Bears in 2022: Fire Matt Nagy Bears in 2024: Keep Matt Eberflus. ???
Bears fire offensive coordinator as Matt Eberflus survives https://t.co/il1z6wieFR https://t.co/8UMLbeHH7C
Some thoughts: 1. If a contract extension doesn't come for Matt Eberflus (aka assurance for the next offensive staff coming in), then I think it will be challenging for the Bears to find the pool of candidates they want for an OC, QBs coach, etc. If you're an OC with offers to…
Matt Eberflus is expected to return as head coach of the Bears for the 2024 season, per @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/j6egTQtpLV
BREAKING: THE BEARS HAVE FIRED LUKE GETSY AND ARE KEEPING MATT EBERFLUS https://t.co/uh2ILi9xYo https://t.co/5WkE57y42T
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus likely to remain defensive play-caller, but is expected to hire a true defensive coordinator, per @RapSheet https://t.co/sUrpmN4eQ8 https://t.co/jkdNre52AB
#UPDATE: Bears keeping Eberflus for 2024 season, report says https://t.co/zlxH8jnhFt https://t.co/xQHMrTwBRT
Matt Eberflus will reportedly be back as head coach of the Bears next season. 🐻 https://t.co/C2SsIKsCaP
Report: Matt Eberflus will remain Bears head coach https://t.co/uUiVQGPjU6
Matt Eberflus will reportedly return as head coach of the Bears in 2024, sources have told ESPN. https://t.co/TUctpJuFS3
Eberflus staying would mean one less team in the HC market. The Bears would have been highly attractive as owners of the no. 1 pick. https://t.co/sAn1X2nAvT
The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, ESPN reports. https://t.co/FF8DrZXimX
Luke Getsy fired, Matt Eberflus stays. #Bears https://t.co/9Kten6ptrk
Staff changes for Matt Eberflus and #Bears since start of 2023 season: - DC Alan Williams resigns (Sept.) - RB coach David Walker fired (Nov.) - OC Luke Getsy fired (Jan.) - QB coach Andrew Janocko fired (Jan.) - WR coach Tyke Tolbert fired (Jan.)
Bears plan to stick with Matt Eberflus in 2024. https://t.co/5ZNKRkrAnH
Staff changes for Matt Eberflus and #Bears since start of 2023 season: - DC Alan Williams resigns (Sept.) - RB coach David Walker fired (Nov.) - OC Luke Getsy fired (Jan.) - QB coach Andrew Janocko fired (Jan.)
BREAKING - The Chicago Bears are not making a HC change. Matt Eberflus will return for the 2024 season, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/ChYii7V7nH
Breaking: Bears coach Matt Eberflus is expected to return for the 2024 season, league sources told @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/0XqIvh27K1
Staff changes for Matt Eberflus and #Bears since start of 2023 season: - DC Alan Williams resigns (Sept.) - QB coach David Walker fired (Nov.) - OC Luke Getsy fired (Jan.) - QB coach Andrew Janocko fired (Jan.)
The Bears also fired WRs coach Tyke Tolbert, per source. So three offensive coaches are now gone in Chicago. https://t.co/Rk7G6sY2fy
No HC changes will be made this offseason for the Chicago bears. Matt Eberflus will the HC for the 2024 season, Per @AdamSchefter 🏈 https://t.co/j7AtMBcCQE
The Bears won't be firing Matt Eberflus per @adamschefter, he's back for another season in Chicago https://t.co/JARWXNug27
🚨 Breaking: The clock has run out on Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy https://t.co/e99JALdEbM
Bears fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy https://t.co/zfE7ohOrjy
The Bears are not making a head coaching change and Matt Eberflus is expected to return for the 2024 season, per @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/AQp3823x9G
BREAKING: Bears fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy https://t.co/0bBtvFtBzR
After extensive meetings Monday and Tuesday, the Bears are not making a head coaching change and Matt Eberflus offically is expected to return for the 2024 season, per league sources. https://t.co/eWwag6e0N6
The Bears have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and QBs coach Andrew Janocko, sources confirm (NFLN first on it), as they reshape the staff.
BREAKING: Bears fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy after two seasons, per @RapSheet + @TomPelissero https://t.co/sUrpmN4eQ8 https://t.co/1A0UpOye0x
Bears fire Luke Getsy and other offensive assistants. https://t.co/jIZ2HPiSjF
#BREAKING: Bears fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, report says https://t.co/3OtroBAp5w
The Bears have fired OC Luke Getsy, per @RapSheet QB coach Andrew Janocko has also been fired, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/S7BL6KdHei
The Chicago Bears have fired OC Luke Getsy and QB coach Andrew Janocko, per @TomPelissero and @RapSheet. Things are shaking up in the Windy City 🌬️ https://t.co/Cftsdb4xex
The Bears have fired OC Luke Getsy, per @RapSheet QB coach Andres Janocko has also been fired, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/YCGNZmBdDa
The Chicago Bears have fired OC Luke Getsy and QB Coach Andrew Janocko, per @RapSheet https://t.co/V22ocYxOc4
JUST IN: Report: Bears fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy https://t.co/GqxSr6Np8H
The Bears are reportedly making some changes to their coaching staff. 🐻 https://t.co/56PuWIWgIM
The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, sources tell ESPN. Story coming.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The #Bears have fired OC Luke Getsy along with multiple mother offensive staff members, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/uluhkNemad
This seemed like the most obvious outcome. Likely means Eberflus is safe. #Bears https://t.co/qYfMBwjeWP
The Bears fired OC Luke Getsy, QB coach Andrew Janocko and other members of the offensive staff, per @TomPelissero and @RapSheet. https://t.co/bfdxcnrQhv
The Bears have fired OC Luke Getsy, source confirms NFL Network report. Chicago heads into the offseason with Matt Eberflus as head coach in need of two coordinators, including a new OC who may be working with Caleb Williams in 2024.
Bears are cleaning house on offense: Chicago is firing OC Luke Getsy and some more members of the offensive staff, per @TomPelissero and @Rapsheet https://t.co/MMUpts15RI
The Bears have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, per @RapSheet https://t.co/6ScEG6nfU2
The #Bears have fired OC Luke Getsy, per @RapSheet. There have been meetings going on in Chicago the last few days and this is the first significant move made. https://t.co/CSeU0Ukz9l
The #Bears also fired QB coach Andrew Janocko, per source. https://t.co/Ke2lPQN452
The #Bears fired OC Luke Getsy and other members of the offensive staff, sources tell me and @RapSheet. https://t.co/QTqr2vBfqB
The #Bears are making staff changes, as offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and members of his staff have been fired, per me and @TomPelissero. Chicago now needs two new coordinators for 2024. https://t.co/qFGdrX9vC7
The #Bears are expected to fire OC Luke Getsy in the coming days https://t.co/VGF187eCmg
After a season-ending loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus’ steadying influence is something the Bears must consider in the coming hours and days. Here are 10 thoughts on Eberflus’ future. https://t.co/UgPLZ1DPQP
Bears players are doing exit interviews with Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles between 7a-4p today. Eberflus said he expects to meet with ownership "mid-week" but did not know the timeline for a when a decision will be made on his future when asked last night. In any event, this one…
This game is a reminder for the Bears how tough it is to build around defense. Eberflus' group is getting smoked
#Bears have placed C Lucas Patrick on IR, ending his season. Doug Kramer elevated to the active roster. It'll be interesting to see who they put at center in Patrick's absence tomorrow vs. #Packers
#Bears moves: - Lucas Patrick goes to IR - OL Doug Kramer Jr. and DB Christian Matthew elevated to active roster. - Greg Stroman Jr. signed from practice squad to active roster. Makes sense with Jaylon Johnson doubtful and Kyler Gordon questionable.
"If the Bears keep Eberflus, how will he make sure next season is better? His team looked unprepared and lost the first four games this season and endured three epic, late-game collapses — and the offense still isn’t fixed," writes @JasonLieser. https://t.co/WgWpTpzwxN
Chicago Bears confidential: The buzz in the NFL surrounding coach Matt Eberflus’ future and the state of the team @danwiederer has more: https://t.co/u3CvfVOcnW
#Bears president Kevin Warren asked if Bears HC Matt Eberflus will return: “You know, as we’ve said all along, we just continually will stay focused on finishing the season strong take a big picture-methodical-look at everything. I’m looking forward to going to GB tomorrow.”