In addition to Carroll, the Bears have already requested interviews with Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.

Chicago requested to interview both Detroit Lions' coordinators, Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. The Bears also put in a request to interview Dallas Cowboys' head coach Mike McCarthy, which Dallas reportedly shut down according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Chicago Bears plan to interview former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head-coaching job Thursday, a league source confirmed Tuesday. ESPN first reported the news. The outlet and others also reported Tuesday that the Dallas Cowboys denied the Bears’ request to interview Dallas coach Mike McCarthy for the vacant coaching job.