Eddie George to interview in-person for Bears, sources say

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CHICAGO -- The Bears are continuing to dip into the college ranks as they explore options to find the franchise's 19th head coach.

Tennessee State coach Eddie George will interview in person with the Bears on Sunday, a league source told ESPN. George, whose career as an NFL running back spanned nine seasons, is the third candidate to have an in-person interview with Chicago, which has conducted 16 first-round interviews thus far.

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and former Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera interviewed in person with the Bears within the last week.

George, 51, was hired by Tennessee State in 2021 and has a…