The Latest Breaking News from Eddie Jackson

The Bears won’t make major changes to their defense when they hire a new coordinator. They’ll still run Eberflus’ Cover 2 scheme, with his coaching points, buzzwords — and, probably, play calls. If Eberflus hires from the outside, he figures to add someone familiar with his H.I.T.S. principle.

The former general manager, now the Falcons’ director of player personnel, infamously drafted Mitch Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in 2017, but also drafted Justin Fields, Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet and other key starters on this year’s team.

The fifth-round rookie forced Kyler Murray incompletions on third and fourth down in the fourth quarter to thwart a Cardinals comeback and put a bow on a solid day for an improving Bears secondary that is starting to think big.

The loss to the Browns was a crushing blow, but with Montez Sweat leading a rejuvenated defense, a strong finish against the Cardinals, Falcons and Packers would more likely be a foundation for 2024 rather than false hope.

The Bears blew another fourth-quarter lead against the Browns. Take a look at the best photos from Chicago's loss:

With four sacks and three interceptions of Joe Flacco, the Bears’ defense was phenomenal Sunday — until the fourth quarter, when the Browns scored 10 points in the final 5:18 to win 20-17.

Quarterback Justin Fields went 12-for-21 for 101 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The pick came on a Hail Mary that Fields threw into the end zone as the half ended.

Eddie Jackson gets his first interception of the season in a big moment against the Browns.

The Bears’ secondary was a wreck when Poles took the job in 2021, and he fixed it quickly. It could be a long-term strength — if they can keep Jaylon Johnson.