Former Bears head coach John Fox
Bears head coach John Fox, center, runs off the field following the Bears’ 23-10 loss to the Vikings.
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Photos of John Fox, who was fired by the Bears after going 14-34 in 3 seasons.
Bears coach John Fox in the first quarter against the Vikings.
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Bears coach John Fox before the regular-season finale against the Vikings on Dec. 31, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox hugs wide receiver Kendall Wright before the Week 17 game vs. the Vikings on Dec. 31, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox walks on the sidelines during the first half against the Browns at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox walks on the sidelines during the first half against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox talks with players as they walk to the sidelines during the first half against the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox celebrates with free safety Eddie Jackson after an INT against the Bengals on Dec. 10, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox works the sidelines in the first half against the Bengals on Dec. 10, 2017.
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John Fox argues with the referees against the Bengals during the 2nd half at Paul Brown Stadium on Dec. 10, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox looks up at the video board in the fourth quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox looks on from the sidleines as quarterback Mitchl Trubisky moves to the field against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox looks on during the second of a game against the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday Nov. 26, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox celebrates a touchdown with running back Tarik Cohen (29) during the second half against the Lions, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox looks on during the first half against the Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday Nov. 19, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox argues a call with line judge Bart Longson (2) during the first half of a game against the Packers, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
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Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and coach John Fox talk during warm-ups prior to the game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox yells at referees after it was determined Zach Miller didn’t maintain control on a pass in the end zone against the Saints on Oct. 29, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox celebrates with his defense after they hold off the Panthers on a fourth-and-two play in the third quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox looks on in the second quarter against the Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 22, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox looks at a video board during a game against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox shouts during the second quarter of a game against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Monday Oct. 9, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox links arms with receiver Deonte Thompson (14) and receiver Josh Bellamy (15) for the national anthem on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at Lambeau Field.
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Bears coach John Fox before a game against the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at Lambeau Field.
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Bears coach John Fox argues a call with line judge Dana McKenzie (8) during the first half of a game against the Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox paces the sideline in the second quarter against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox signals from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
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John Fox walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Falcons 23-17 in the Bears season opener at Solider Field on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.
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John Fox pats quarterback Mike Glennon on the back during the last drive of the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.
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John Fox watches during the first half of a game against the Falcons at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox during the second half of the last preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 31, 2017.
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John Fox looks at the scoreboard in the first half of an exhibition between the Bears and the Titans on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Bears head coach John Fox watches during a preseason game against the Cardinals on Aug. 19, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Bears coach John Fox talks with Cardinals coach Bruce Arians prior to the start of a game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 19, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Bears head coach John Fox walks around the field before a preseason game against the Broncos on Aug. 10, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox during Family Fest at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox tries to get a selfie with a fan — before asking his security guard for help — at the conclusion of his team’s practice at Family Fest at Soldier Field on Saturday Aug. 5, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox approaches wide receiver Kevin White during Family Fest at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox chats with defensive back Marcus Cooper at the first day of Bears camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 27, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox speaks Wednesday, July 26, 2017, as the Bears report to training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais.
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Bears coach John Fox talks to the media following the second day of minicamp at Halas Hall on June 14, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox smiles as he talks to his players at practice on May 30, 2017.
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John Fox watches practice at Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 12, 2017.
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Bears coach John Fox speaks during a press conference at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on March 1, 2017.
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John Fox walks off the field following the Bears’ season-ending loss to the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Jan. 1, 2017.
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Bears head coach John Fox grimaces against the Redskins during the first half on Dec. 24, 2016.
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John Fox on the sideline in the third quarter of a game against the Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.
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John Fox talks with Leonard Floyd during the game against the Lions in Detroit on Saturday, Dec 11, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox during the game against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox on the sidelines in the first quarter against the Titans at Soldier Field on Nov. 27, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox talks to Titans wide receiver (and former Bear) Marc Mariani before the game at Soldier Field on Nov. 27, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox during the 36-10 loss to the Bucs in Tampa Bay on Nov. 13, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox jumps out of the way while the Vikings’ Harrison Smith tackles Zach Miller during the second half at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2016.
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Bears head coach John Fox walks on the field during warm-ups before a game against the Jaguars at Soldier Field on Oct. 16, 2016.
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John Fox speaks to a referee on the sidelines during the game against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Oct. 9, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox watches his team take on the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 2, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox looks on in the fourth quarter against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in on Sept. 25, 2016.
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John Fox leaves the field after a loss to the Eagles at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.
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John Fox during the fourth quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.
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John Fox during the second half against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.
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John Fox during warmups before the start of his team’s game against the Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016.
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Bears head coach John Fox works the sidelines in the first half of a preseason game against the Browns on Sept. 1, 2016.
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Bears head coach John Fox watches from the sideline during the second half of a preseason football game against the Chiefs at Soldier Field on Aug. 27, 2016.
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Bears head coach John Fox speaks to quarterback Jay Cutler before a preseason game against the Patriots on Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass.
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Bears coach John Fox talks with running back Jeremy Langford as he stretches with his team during the first day of mandatory minicamp on June 14, 2016 at Halas Hall.
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Bears head coach John Fox smiles as he talks to offensive line Kyle Long during a minicamp practice on June 16, 2016.
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Reporters and photographers are reflected in the sunglasses of Bears head coach John Fox as he holds a news conference after a minicamp on June 14, 2016.
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Bears coach John Fox watches his players during stretches and warm-ups on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 13, 2016.
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Bears head coach John Fox responds to a question during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 24, 2016, in Indianapolis.
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John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace smile after taking questions at Halas Hall.
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John Fox takes questions at Halas Hall.
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Bears head coach John Fox acknowledges fans as walks off the field after a 24-20 loss to the Lions at Soldier Field.
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Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy celebrates with head coach John Fox after his touchdown against the Lions during the second half.
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Bears coach John Fox hugs running back Matt Forte after touchdown against the Lions during the second half.
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Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, from left, head coach John Fox and offensive coordinator Adam Gase watch players warm up before the finale against the Lions.
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Ka’Deem Carey celebrates with John Fox after his touchdown in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Bears coach John Fox has a pregame chat with Eddie Goldman ahead of their game at Tampa Bay.
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Bears coach John Fox during the first half of their game against the Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Bears head coach John Fox celebrates after a touchdown by running back Matt Forte in the third quarter against the Redskins at Soldier Field.
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Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is congratulated by John Fox after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Redskins.
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Bears head coach John Fox late in the fourth quarter of his team’s game against the 49ers at Soldier Field.
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John Fox celebrates a defensive stand against the Packers in the fourth quarter.
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John Fox hugs Tracy Porter in the fourth quarter against the Packers.
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Bears coach John Fox and Broncos coach Gary Kubiak greet one another after the Broncos beat the Bears 17-15 at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox walks off the field after losing to the Broncos at Soldier Field.
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Bears coach John Fox talks to quarterback Jay Cutler as Cutler walks to the bench during the second half against the Broncos at Soldier Field.
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John Fox congratulates his team after a fake punt attempt by the Rams goes wrong and the Bears took possession of the ball in the fourth quarter.
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Bears coach John Fox watches the action against the Rams.
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John Fox looks on against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Bears head coach John Fox watches from the sideline during the first half against the Vikings.
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Bears head coach John Fox yells to his players from the sidelines during the second half against the Vikings at Soldier Field.
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Bears head coach John Fox talks to Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer before the game.
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Bears head coach John Fox keeps an eye on things at practice at Halas Hall.
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John Fox walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Detroit Lions in overtime, 37-34, at Ford Field.
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Bears coach John Fox reacts after a Lions touchdown at Ford Field.
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Bears coach John Fox watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Lions.
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John Fox celebrates after a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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John Fox congratulates his defense in the second quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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