Chicago Bears head coach history
Matt Eberflus
Eberflus is the head coach for the Chicago Bears since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Eberflus' record as the team's head coach was 14-32-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Chicago Bears history.
Matt Nagy
Nagy was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018, 2020) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Nagy in playoff games.
John Fox
Fox was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2015-2017 seasons, a total of three years. Fox's record as the team's head coach was 14-34-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Chicago Bears history.
Marc Trestman
Trestman was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years.
Lovie Smith
Smith was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2004-2012 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2005-2006, 2010) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Smith in playoff games. In 2006, the Chicago Bears faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI. The Bears lost, 17-29.
Dick Jauron
Jauron was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1999-2003 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jauron in playoff games.
Dave Wannstedt
Wannstedt was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1993-1998 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Wannstedt in playoff games.
Mike Ditka
Ditka was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1982-1992 seasons, a total of eleven years. Ditka's record as the team's head coach was 106-62-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1984-1988, 1990-1991) and had a 6-6 record under Coach Ditka in playoff games. In 1985, the Chicago Bears faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. The Bears won, 46-10.
Neill Armstrong
Armstrong was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1979) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Armstrong in playoff games.
Jack Pardee
Pardee was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1977) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pardee in playoff games.
Abe Gibron
Gibron was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1972-1974 seasons, a total of three years. Gibron's record as the team's head coach was 11-30-1, making him the least successful head coach in Chicago Bears history.
Jim Dooley
Dooley was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1968-1971 seasons, a total of four years.
George Halas
Halas was the head coach for the Chicago Bears, Chicago Staleys, and Decatur Staleys in the 1920-1929, 1933-1942, 1946-1955, 1958-1967 seasons, a total of forty years. Halas' record as the team's head coach was 316-148-31, making him the second-most successful head coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1933-1934, 1937, 1940-1941, 1946, 1950, 1963) and had a 6-3 record under Coach Halas in playoff games.
Paddy Driscoll
Driscoll was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1956-1957 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1956) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Driscoll in playoff games.
Hunk Anderson
Anderson was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1943-1945 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1943) and had a 1-0 record under Coach Anderson in playoff games.
Ralph Jones
Jones was the head coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1930-1932 seasons, a total of three years. Jones' record as the team's head coach was 24-10-7, making him the most successful head coach in Chicago Bears history.
Chicago Bears head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Eberflus | 2022-2024 | 14-32-0 | 30.4% | 0-0 |
| Matt Nagy | 2018-2021 | 34-31-0 | 52.3% | 0-2 |
| John Fox | 2015-2017 | 14-34-0 | 29.2% | 0-0 |
| Marc Trestman | 2013-2014 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Lovie Smith | 2004-2012 | 81-63-0 | 56.3% | 3-3 |
| Dick Jauron | 1999-2003 | 35-45-0 | 43.8% | 0-1 |
| Dave Wannstedt | 1993-1998 | 40-56-0 | 41.7% | 1-1 |
| Mike Ditka | 1982-1992 | 106-62-0 | 63.1% | 6-6 |
| Neill Armstrong | 1978-1981 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Jack Pardee | 1975-1977 | 20-22-0 | 47.6% | 0-1 |
| Abe Gibron | 1972-1974 | 11-30-1 | 27.4% | 0-0 |
| Jim Dooley | 1968-1971 | 20-36-0 | 35.7% | 0-0 |
| George Halas | 1920-1929, 1933-1942, 1946-1955, 1958-1967 | 316-148-31 | 67.0% | 6-3 |
| Paddy Driscoll | 1956-1957 | 14-9-1 | 60.4% | 0-1 |
| Hunk Anderson | 1943-1945 | 17-11-2 | 60.0% | 1-0 |
| Ralph Jones | 1930-1932 | 24-10-7 | 67.1% | 0-0 |
Chicago Bears head coach facts
- George Halas was the first head coach in Bears history in 1920.
- George Halas coached the most seasons as the Bears's head coach at forty seasons.
- Matt Eberflus is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.