According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network and NFL.com, the Chicago Bears have fired head coach Lovie Smith, who has instantly become the surprise firing at this point.
BREAKING: #Bears have fired coach Lovie Smith, I'm told #BlackMonday
Though Chicago failed to make the postseason this year, they still won ten games this year. Additionally Smith had built up an 81-63 record during his nine seasons in Chicago with three playoff appearances, going 3-3 in the postseason with one Super Bowl appearance.