The Chicago Bears are sticking with head coach Matt Eberflus into the 2025 season, regardless of how well the team plays down the stretch.

There’s a possibility that Matt Eberflus actually has a five year contract, and that he might be more locked in," Rank said. "I’ve talked to some people within NFL circles, people who are close to [General Manager] Ryan Poles and they indicated to me that regardless of what happens at all,

Eberflus has built the Bears' defense into a top-five unit this season. But with injuries piling up and leaks showing — 481 total yards allowed against the Commanders, 213 rushing yards and 27 points against the Cardinals — faltering on his side of the ball is the last thing he needs.