In addition to Carroll, the Bears have already requested interviews with Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Dallas Cowboys denied Chicago’s request to interview Mike McCarthy, who is still technically their head coach. McCarthy's contract expires on January 14, but if the Cowboys don’t extend him by next Tuesday,

The Chicago Bears' long list of candidates for their head coaching vacancy just got one name longer. Now, Pete Carroll joins the party. ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler reported that the Bears plan to interview Carroll for their open head coaching job on Thursday.