Ex-Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was flown into the Bears’ facility on a private jet for his interview on Wednesday — a “departure from team protocol.”

Social media had no shortage of opinions on the Chicago Bears inquiring about trading for Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.

After a 5-12, last-place season that included 10 consecutive losses and the in-season firings of coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the Chicago Bears are now embarking on a search to hire the franchise’s next head coach.

The Chicago Bears have completed an interview with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their head coach vacancy, the team announced Wednesday. It marked the team's 12th interview in the first round of the coaching search.

The Pittsburgh Steelers rebuffed the Chicago Bears' attempt to discuss a potential trade for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, ESPN reported Saturday. At least one other team also explored trying to acquire Tomlin, only to be informed that he has a no-trade clause in his contract, per the report.

Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will be interviewing for other jobs. Kafka will talk with the Bears and the Saints on Thursday for their vacant head coaching positions, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported .

The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to and potentially try to trade for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, league sources told ESPN.

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head coaching ... and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Thursday. They interviewed former ...

Former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll will interview for the Bears' vacancy on Thursday, according to Dan Graziani.

The Chicago Bears coaching search started after Thanksgiving with the franchise evaluating NFL coaching candidates immediately after firing Matt Eberflus.

The Chicago Bears have completed an interview with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coach vacancy, the team announced Friday. It marked the team's 14th interview in the first round of the coaching search.

The Chicago Bears have interviewed Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching job