Report: Bears set to interview former Dolphins coach Flores

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores will interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coaching job, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

The meeting marks Flores' first confirmed interview since the Dolphins shockingly fired him Monday after three seasons.

Flores is one of many coaching candidates the Bears have lined up. They reportedly also intend to interview former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and have submitted requests to speak with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, among others.

Flores led the Dolphins to a 9-8 record in 2021 after winning eight of their last nine games. Miami failed to make the postseason under the 40-year-old, but he finished with a winning record in each of his last two seasons. His dismissal was reportedly due to a power struggle with Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and a deteriorating relationship with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Chicago fired both coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace on Monday following a 6-11 campaign. Nagy spent four seasons with the Bears but couldn't reach the heights of his first year when he guided the club to a 12-4 record.