The Chicago Bears are moving on from their former interim coach Thomas Brown. The Bears elected to not retain Brown and several other coaches after hiring former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new coach.
As Johnson builds his staff in Chicago, the offensive coordinator role should be an attractive job opening.
Brown has interviewed with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator role. Brown, a former Georgia Bulldogs running back, served as Chicago’s interim coach after the Bears fired Matt Eberflus. Brown went 1-4.
As Brown seeks a new NFL coaching role, the Seahawks have a talented offense and would be a great landing place for Brown.
The Bears initially hired Brown as their passing game coordinator and promoted him to be their offensive coordinator after they fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. The Bears are coming off a disappointing offensive season despite having plenty of talent around No. 1 2024 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams.
Brown served as the Carolina Panthers’ offensive coordinator in 2023. He was the Panthers’ play-caller for a portion (primarily the second half of the season) of Carolina’s brutal 2-15 season.
Brown served as an offensive assistant with the Los Angeles Rams under Sean McVay before coming to Carolina and Chicago. He is highly respected in NFL circles. Brown rushed for 2,646 yards and 23 touchdowns in his Georgia career from 2004-2007.
