to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8. All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith was dealt to Baltimore a week later. Jackson suffered a season-ending left foot injury Nov. 27. And top cornerback Jaylon Johnson was shut down for the season when he was placed on injured reserve right before Christmas.
Matt Eberflus has been straightforward in his efforts to get his team to destroy any rearview mirrors that reflect last season.“When you’re in this business as a pro player or pro coach, you have to have your eyes forward,” Eberflus said. “What are you doing now to take positive steps?”“I forgot about that crap,” he said. “This is the 2023 Chicago Bears. We’ve got a whole new identity, a whole new defense, a whole new offense, a whole new group of guys going out there willing to fight and lead.