Tennessee State football's Eddie George says the Chicago Bears cited his work as a coach and not his minority status for their interest in him.

George, the former Titans star running back, will be the third candidate to interview in person as Chicago ramps up its search.

Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer reported that Tennessee State head coach Eddie George is set to interview for the Chicago Bears' head coaching position on Sunday morning. This interview marks a surprising development in the NFL coaching carousel.

The Bears interviewed former NFL running back and current Tennessee State University coach Eddie George in person on Sunday, the team announced. The team is familiar with George, a Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee, as he spent time with Chicago during the 2023 offseason as a Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching fellow in OTAs.

Tennessee State football coach Eddie George interviewed with the Chicago Bears on Sunday about their head coaching vacancy.

The Bears brought in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview Sunday. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.

The Chicago Bears have completed an interview with Tennessee State head coach Eddie George for their head coach vacancy, the team announced Saturday. It marked the team's 17th interview in the first round of the coaching search -- and the third in-person interview (alongside Mike McCarthy and Ron Rivera).

The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach vacancy.

Glazer revealed that the Chicago Bears will interview former NFL star running back and Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George on Sunday for their vacant head coaching position.

Eddie George, former NFL star and TSU head coach, interviews with the Chicago Bears for the head coach position. He's the 17th candidate interviewed by the Bears.

Tennessee State's Eddie George will reportedly interview for the Chicago Bears head coaching job. FOX Sports' Jay Glazer first reported the news on Saturday night. "The Chicago Bears, who I know ...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears interviewed Tennessee State coach Eddie George, the Heisman Trophy-winning former NFL running back, for their head coach vacancy Sunday. The 51-year-old ...