Bears Fire Running Backs Coach David Walker, Leaving Eberflus Down 2

The Chicago Bears have fired running backs coach David Walker, the team announced Tuesday. The move comes after the Bears’ running game struggled mightily in 2022, finishing 31st in the NFL in rushing yards per game.

Walker’s Departure Leaves Eberflus Shorthanded

Walker’s firing leaves head coach Matt Eberflus with two vacancies on his coaching staff. The Bears also fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy last week. Eberflus is expected to hire new coaches soon, but the Bears’ coaching staff is now down to just seven assistants.

Running Game Woes

The Bears’ running game was one of the worst in the NFL in 2022. The team averaged just 87.1 rushing yards per game, and no running back on the roster rushed for more than 500 yards. David Montgomery, the team’s leading rusher, averaged just 3.6 yards per carry.

What’s Next?

The Bears are expected to make a number of changes to their offense in 2023. The team is likely to sign a new running back in free agency, and they could also draft a running back in the NFL Draft. The Bears are also expected to hire a new offensive coordinator, who will be tasked with improving the team’s running game.