NFL News: Matt Eberflus Reportedly Involved in Bengals DC Search After Anarumo Firing

Former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is reportedly "involved" in the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive coordinator search, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The 54-year-old Eberflus worked as the Indianapolis Colts' defensive coordinator from 2018-2021 before the Bears hired him as their head coach. Under Eberflus, the Colts finished Top 10 in scoring defense in three of his four seasons.

The Bears hired Eberflus as their head coach in January 2022. Eberflus went 14-32 in two-plus seasons before he was fired on Nov. 29.

Eberflus began his coaching career at Toledo, his alma mater, in 1992. He stayed there until 2000, rising up to defensive backs coach. Eberflus then left for Missouri to serve as the Tigers' defensive coordinator from 2001-2008. He then departed for the NFL, first working as the Cleveland Browns' linebackers coach in 2009 and 2010.

Eberflus held the same job for the Dallas Cowboys from 2011-2015, adding passing game coordinator responsibilities in 2016 and 2017.

The Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo after six years as DC. The Bengals' defense struggled mightily en route to a 4-8 start but fared better down the stretch in a 5-0 finish. But the Bengals' 9-8 record wasn't good enough. That meant a phenomenal year from the Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase duo was spoiled.

Anarumo, who had much success in past years, was shown the door. Now the Bengals hope to find a new voice in hopes of taking advantage of their powerful offense's window. Perhaps Eberflus is the answer that Cincinnati is seeking.