The Chicago Bears interviewed former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll on Thursday as part of the team's ongoing head coaching search. Carroll

The Bears have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Interim Bears coach Thomas Brown also is in the mix, and general manager Ryan Poles said he is open to the idea of trading draft picks for the right candidate.

Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel completed an interview with the Chicago Bears for the team's head coach opening, the team announced Wednesday.