Defensive coordinator Eric Washington figures to take over the controls — including play-calling on game day — after Eberflus was fired. For a defense that has been teetering during the six-game losing streak,

In a very thorough report on what Eberflus experienced this season, Adam Jahns of The Athletic gave details that show the Bears were done with their coach at the beginning of their losing skid. The downfall of this season started during the same game in which the losing streak started, a primetime loss to the Washington commanders.