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.

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.

The Chicago Bears were denied an interview with Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy but will sit down with longtime NFL coach Pete Carroll on Thursday, according to pair of ESPN reports on Tuesday.