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

The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person Sunday for their head coaching position, The Tennessean reported.

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The Bears are expected to interview former NFL running back and current Tennessee State University coach Eddie George in person on Sunday, ESPN reported.

The Chicago Bears are giving a look to a former star running back as they look to fill their head coaching vacancy. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George is set to interview with the Chicago bears for their open head coaching vacancy.

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

(George Walker/The Tennessean via AP, File) George Walker/The Tennessean via AP Share The Bears finished their interview with Eddie George on Sunday, which could allow their head coaching search ...

Among other things that Eddie George did in the 17 years between the end of his playing career and the start of his coaching career, George starred in the Broadway musical Chicago. He now could be playing a different kind of role there.

Both the Bears and Eddie George gain from the interview they conducted with the Heisman winner and the search can now enter a new stage.

The Chicago Bears formally interviewed Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George for their head coaching position Sunday in Chicago. George led the Tennessee State University (TSU) Tigers to their first Big-South OVC since 1999 last fall with a 9-3 record and then a 41-27 playoff loss at Montana.