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Bears Hire New Coach, Upgrade Roster for 2025 Breakout Season
29 Jul
Summary
- Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus after 4-8 start in 2024
- New GM Ryan Poles upgraded roster's biggest weaknesses
- 2025 draft class includes 2nd-round pick Luther Burden III

In the past year, the Chicago Bears have undergone a significant transformation in preparation for the 2025 NFL season. After a disappointing 4-8 start in 2024, the team parted ways with head coach Matt Eberflus, bringing in Ben Johnson as the new leader.
Alongside the coaching change, the Bears' general manager, Ryan Poles, has worked to upgrade the roster's biggest weaknesses. This offseason, the team's 2025 draft class, which includes second-round selection Luther Burden III, is expected to play a crucial role in the Bears' resurgence.
However, according to the new head coach, Burden is currently "a bit behind" his peers due to a hamstring injury that has caused him to miss valuable practice time. Despite this early setback, the Bears remain optimistic about their chances of making a massive step forward in the upcoming season.