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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is being eyed for the Chicago Bears coaching vacancy, according to an NFL insider

The Chicago Bears are focusing on hiring Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman to revitalize the struggling team, according to reports. Per NFL Insider Tom Pelissero (via NFL Network), "The Bears are looking to interview Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman for their HC opening."

The Chicago Bears are clearly planning to be quite thorough in this head coaching cycle. The franchise has confirmed seven interviews with top candidates already and a few more still will come this week. On Sunday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero linked the Bears with another candidate— and this one is a genunine surprise.

The job is considered desirable because 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams is in place as a franchise quarterback.

Entering the season, Freeman was essentially nowhere to be found on national lists. What a change he has made for both the Irish and himself.

Freeman is one of multiple playoff coaches to reportedly generate NFL buzz. Oregon's Dan Lanning earlier this season became a popular name among general managers, and ESPN's Adam Schefter said Sunday that he expects Texas' Steve Sarkisian to receive calls from NFL teams amid new interest from front offices across the league.

Despite a recent report that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman was drawing interest from the NFL, it doesn't sound like he's going anywhere anytime

Jack Gorman/Getty Images As his team prepares for the College Football Playoff National Championship, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is reportedly a hot commodity within the NFL job market. Near the top of the list of interested parties is the Chicago Bears,