The Chicago Bears made franchise history on Friday by firing head coach Matt Eberflus following the team’s disastrous loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. This marked the first time in the team’s 100-year history that they have fired a coach midseason.

News dropped early Friday afternoon that, after much expectancy, the Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus after a disastrous 4-8 record in the 2024 season, as he leaves Chicago on a six-game skid.

CHICAGO — Matt Eberflus has been fired by the Chicago Bears, one day after botching a crucial clock-management moment in a loss to Detroit, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim coach, according to the source.