The timing might not be right for a 73-year-old defensive-minded coach. But Carroll’s candidacy is a reminder of how much the Bears need someone like him — an energetic, aggressive personality who would shake things up at Halas Hall.

Pete Carroll has reportedly expressed interest in coaching the Bears and Caleb Williams a day before his former team, the Seahawks, visits Chicago for a Thursday game.

On Christmas Day, a bombshell report emerged indicating that former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is interested in the Chicago Bears' vacancy. Interestingly enough, the Bears are playing the Seahawks on a special Boxing Day edition of Thursday Night Football in Week 17.

With the report out that Pete Carroll is interested in the Bears’ coaching vacancy, Chicago has made it clear that it’s ready to meet with him about the job. But Carroll, 73, is keeping his NFL options open.

Former Super Bowl champion Pete Carroll is looking to return to coaching in 2025 and is reportedly eyeing the Bears' vacancy.

Pete Carroll's next destination could be the Windy City. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported during the Amazon Prime broadcast of Thursday

It's been a difficult year for the Chicago Bears, but the future could be bright. During an appearance on the This is Football podcast, Jeremy Fowler of

Here's the latest on the Bears' head coaching search, including what to make of Pete Carroll's candidacy and where things stand with Ben Johnson.

After Pete Carroll's name emerged as the next rumored HC candidate for the Bears, WR DJ Moore gave his thoughts on his fit with the team.

Rumors of who could be the next Chicago Bears head coach are swirling ... Seahawks travel to Soldier Field for Thursday Night Football, former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, 73, may be interested in the job, according to a report from Adam Schefter at ...

Still, there is this idea being batted about that the Bears might want to talk with former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll ... Wanny is a year younger than Carroll and suddenly a beloved media star in Chicago when no one would have ever suggested this possible ...