CHICAGO – The results-based business of the NFL caught up to John Fox when the Chicago Bears relieved the head coach of his duties Monday, according to two people with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity because the team did not immediately announce the news.
The long-expected move ended Fox’s three-year oversight of a rebuilding effort that has failed to produce gains in the standings. With a 14-34 record after Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Vikings, his .292 winning percentage is the second-worst of any coach in franchise history, ahead of only Abe Gibron (.274 from 1972-74).