Since then, players have been sharing their reactions to the news, where the general consensus has been that it didn't come as a surprise. For the first time since Eberflus was fired, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams spoke to the media where he addressed the situation, from the personal side to the business side.

Something curious happened before news broke that the Chicago Bears were firing their head coach mid-season for the first time in the team's over 100-year history: Matt Eberflus was allowed to run his usual media session with reporters.

Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' development for the remainder of the season reportedly played a role in the Chicago Bears' decision to fire head coach

The Chicago Bears will get a head start on their search for a new head coach, but who will be among the prime candidates for the job?

While the Bears are in the midst of a five-game losing streak, Chicago still hasn't made a decision on Matt Eberflus' future.

The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus after less than three seasons. He was 14-31 during his time in Chicago and had lost six straight games, most recently losing 23-20 on Thanksgiving to the Detroit Lions thanks to mismanaging the final drive.

They fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron a month ago and head coach Matt Eberflus after a third-consecutive humiliating loss.  Yet, their rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is starting to show flashes of brilliance.

The Chicago Bears fired former head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday morning, but not until he had already participated in a press conference just hours before his ouster.

Analysis: Suggestions the Bears should trade for a head coach or find one from the defensive side need to be made with Caleb Williams' development in mind.