He spent the month of May in Chicago before returning to Nashville heading into his third season at TSU.  George just completed his fourth season at TSU. He led the Tigers to a 9-4 record,

Glazer revealed that the Chicago Bears will interview former NFL star running back and Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George on Sunday for their vacant head coaching position.

Tennessee State coach Eddie George will interview for the Chicago Bears’ vacant head coach job Sunday, per FOX Sports. The Bears have cast a wide net in their search to replace Matt Eberflus, as the franchise has already interviewed 16 candidates for the job.

Eddie George, the Tennessee State coach and former Titans running back star, is a longshot for the Bears job. The Bears are familiar with him from his two-week stint with the team as a Bill Walsh Diversity Fellow in May 2023.

Tennessee State football coach Eddie George interviewed with the Chicago Bears on Sunday about their head coaching vacancy.

A major surprise candidate is set to interview for the Chicago Bears head coach vacancy, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reported. Tennessee State head coach Eddie George will speak with the franchise Sunday morning.

Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.

George, the former Titans star running back, will be the third candidate to interview in person as Chicago ramps up its search.

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach vacancy.

Tennessee State's Eddie George will reportedly interview for the head coaching position with the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach vacancy