Doug Pederson could be making a return to the NFL head coaching ranks.
The Bears announced that they have interviewed the former Eagles coach on Wednesday as they continue their search for a new head coach. The release also said the team interviewed Browns assistant director of scouting Glenn Cook for its general manager vacancy.
The Bears parted ways with Matt Nagy on "Black Monday" after a 6-11 season. He finished his Chicago tenure with a 34-31 record over four seasons.
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Pederson was the Eagles' head coach from 2016 through 2020. During his tenure, Philadelphia reached the playoffs three teams. He was fired following a 4-11-1 season in 2020, ending his stint in Philadelphia with a 42-37-1 record.
The Eagles won their first-ever Super Bowl following the 2017 season under Pederson, beating the Patriots in Super Bowl 51. That season, the Eagles had the best record in the NFL at 13-3, with an offense that ranked third in points per game and a defense that ranked fourth in fewest points allowed.
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Pederson had previous coaching experience working alongside Nagy. The two were in Kansas City together coaching under Andy Reid from 2013-2015 before Pederson left for the Philadelphia job. Pederson was the offensive coordinator for the Chiefs and Nagy was the quarterbacks coach. When Pederson left, Nagy stepped up as offensive coordinator for two seasons before he left for Chicago.
Pederson also played 10 seasons in the NFL, serving mostly as a backup quarterback over seven years in Green Bay and one each with the Browns, Dolphins and Eagles. He finished his career with a completion percentage of 54.8 percent, 2,762 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns and 19 interceptions.
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Pederson is in the mix for other coaching vacancies as well. He has reportedly been interviewed by the Jaguars and is slated to interview with the Vikings and the Broncos, according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora.
