The Chicago Bears have undergone significant changes in their leadership and front office recently.
Coaching Changes
In November 2024, the Bears made a historic decision by firing head coach Matt Eberflus mid-season after a 4–8 startOffensive coordinator Thomas Brown was promoted to interim head coach, leading the team to a 1–4 finish, concluding the season with a 5–12 record citeturn0search18 In January 2025, the Bears hired Ben Johnson as their new head coachPreviously the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, Johnson’s innovative strategies helped the Lions lead the NFL in scoring in 2024 citeturn0news16
Front Office Developments
The Bears have also made key additions to their front offic. In April 2024, Ted Crews was appointed as Special Advisor to the President/CEO and Chief Administrative Office. With 26 years of NFL experience, including 12 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, Crews oversees corporate and football communications, digital and social media, content production, and brand creative departments citeturn0search0.
️ Stadium Plan
The Bears are exploring options for a new stadim While a $3.2 billion lakefront stadium near Soldier Field was proposed, team president Kevin Warren indicated that the
team is also considering an alternative location in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where they own a 326-acre property citeturn0news1.
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