Rumors of who could be the next Chicago Bears head coach are swirling, and one unlikely but intriguing name has emerged -- just in time for his former team to head to the Windy City.

Rumors of who could be the next Chicago Bears head coach are swirling ... Seahawks travel to Soldier Field for Thursday Night Football, former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, 73, may be interested in the job, according to a report from Adam Schefter at ...

In case you missed it, yesterday Adam Schefter at ESPN shared a report that he couldn't possibly have waited until the 26th to break: namely that former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the Chicago Bears ' head coach job, which will be open this coming offseason following the firing of Matt Eberflus.

Former Seahawks Super-Bowl winning HC Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the Bears HC job and would like to return to the sideline next season, league sources tell ESPN. Carroll is one of four head coaches to have led teams to both a national championship and the Super… pic.twitter.com/qs6g4v1lTA

Prior to his time in Seattle, Carroll famously led the USC Trojans to two national championships as the school's head coach. Carroll also led the Seahawks to a 137-98 record, including winning the franchise's first Super Bowl title.

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Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has expressed interest in becoming the next head coach of the Chicago Bears, who are looking to fill their head coaching vacancy for the 2025 season.

Legendary coach Pete Carroll most recently coached the Seahawks from 2010 to 2023, but he wants back in the NFL.

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) tackles Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Pete Carroll is one of four head coaches to have led teams to both a national championship and the Super Bowl.

The Seahawks (8-7), with rookie head coach Mike Macdonald replacing Carroll, play the 4-11 Bears Thursday night at Soldier Field. Chicago’s coach is interim head man Thomas Brown. The Bears enter Thursday night on a nine-game losing streak.