Matt Eberflus was fired as head coach of the Chicago Bears following a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions. His tenure, which began in January 2022, included a challenging rebuild that saw the team finish with a 3-14 record in 2022 and a 7-10 record in 2023. Despite initial progress, the team struggled significantly, losing six straight games after a promising 4-2 start. Poles acknowledged Eberflus' dedication but noted that the team came up short too often, leading to the decision to make a change. Eberflus was informed of his firing shortly after his usual media availability, drawing criticism for the timing of the announcement.