The decision to fire Eberflus marks the first time in franchise history that the Bears have parted ways with a head coach in the middle of the season. Following the announcement of his departure, it was also announced that Thomas Brown has been named interim head coach,

A day after the Chicago Bears dropped their sixth consecutive game — a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field — the team fired coach Matt Eberflus.

Former Bears' head coach Matt Eberflus issued a statement on Saturday, one day after it was announced that the team was relieving him from his position. In a statement obtained by CBS Sports, Eberflus expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with the team:"I want to thank the McCaskey family and Ryan Poles for the opportunity to be the head coach of the Chicago Bears.