Carroll had a 137-69-1 record in the regular season with the Seahawks, leading them to 10 playoff victories in 14 years. He moved into an advisory role with Seattle at the end of last season.

The Bears announced they have completed a head coach interview with former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.

The Bears interviewed former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job on Wednesday. The 49-year-old Vrabel is one of the more high-profile candidates available this offseason after leading Tennessee to a 54-45 record and three playoff appearances from 2018 to 2023.