Chicago Bears fire Matt Eberflus as head coach NBC 6 South Florida [Video]

History has been made, as the Chicago Bears on Friday fired head coach Matt Eberflus with five games remaining in the regular season.

The team confirmed the news shortly after reports broke, and just after Eberflus spoke to media reporters for a press conference Friday morning.

“This morning, after meeting with George and Kevin, we informed Matt of our decision to move in a different direction with the leadership of our football team and the head coaching position,” Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles said in a statement. “I thank Matt for his hard work, professionalism and dedication to our organization. We extend our gratitude for his commitment to the Chicago Bears and wish him and his family the best moving forward,” said Poles.

The team announced that Thomas Brown, who recently became the offensive coordinator following Shane Waldron’s firing, would be “elevated” to interim head coach.

“I support Ryan …