Former Seahawks Super-Bowl winning coach Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the Bears' head coaching job and would like to return to the sideline next season, league sources told ESPN.

Keeping rookie quarterback Caleb Williams healthy through the final two games is Job 1 for the Bears. Williams has a streak of 326 passes without an interception — sixth on the NFL's all-time list.

The Bears would have trouble finding a more accomplished candidate than Carroll, who has 13 winning seasons and a championship ring.

Former USC and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has reportedly "expressed interest" in the Chicago Bears head-coaching vacancy and "would like

His pass rushing grade is 70.0 on the year, with his run defense grade is 77.9, making him a crucial part of the Seahawks defense. Williams has kept this level of consistency at all three stops of his NFL career, which come with the New York Giants, New York Jets, and now the Seahawks since 2023.

Despite this Bears season getting ugly fast, Keenan Allen has become a trusty target for Caleb Williams in recent weeks. Expect that to continue against the Seahawks on Thursday night. It’s the lone NFL game going on this Boxing Day, as the Seattle Seahawks visit the Chicago Bears on TNF.

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A comparison of the position groups in Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field between the Bears and Seahawks as Caleb Williams leads an attempt to keep Chicago from losing a 10th straight.

Chicago and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams “is appealing” to Carroll, per Schefter. Carroll is reportedly eyeing a return to the NFL after parting ways with the Seahawks in January. He started discussing a return in recent weeks and has not spoken with any teams yet but is open to doing so.

The Chicago Bears have interest from a former Super Bowl winner, head coach Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the position.