Pete Carroll is eyeing a return to the sideline and has a team in mind.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Carroll, who led the Seahawks to the franchise’s only Super Bowl title in 2012, has expressed interest in the Chicago Bears head coaching job.
During his 18 years as an NFL head coach, Carroll won 58.6% of his games. He won 60.6% of his games in Seattle, a run that included the franchise’s first Super Bowl win, two NFC championships, five division titles and 10 playoff appearances. Carroll also has the distinction of being just one of three head coaches to win a national championship and a Super Bowl.
Technically, Carroll is still employed by Seattle as an advisor, but he recently said he hasn’t had any recent communication with the team’s brass.
The Bears parted with Matt Eberflus after Chicago’s 4-8 start to the 2024 season. The Bears are currently 4-11 and will miss the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Despite its poor record, Chicago has several promising pieces in place that includes rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, a deep receiving corps and a strong defense.
The Bears are preparing to host Carroll’s former Seahawks team Thursday night in Chicago.
