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Former Oregon coach Mark Helfrich is being hired as offensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports.
Helfrich, a 44-year-old Oregon native, was the Ducks' offensive coordinator for four seasons before he replaced Chip Kelly as head coach in 2013. He went 37-16 in four seasons at Oregon but was fired after his team finished 4-8 in 2016.
Helfrich, who also previously served as the offensive coordinator at Colorado and passing-game coordinator at Arizona State, spent last season as a television analyst for Fox Sports. He has never coached in the NFL.
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ESPN first reported Helfrich's hiring Thursday morning.
New Bears coach Matt Nagy, who was hired earlier this week, most recently worked as offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs. Nagy said in his introductory press conference that he will call the plays for the Bears in 2018.
Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on Twitter @Tom_Schad.
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) and teammates react after defeating the Carolina Panthers in the wild-card playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and free safety Vonn Bell (48) and defensive end George Johnson (90) combine to sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the fourth quarter of the NFC wild-card playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is examined after being tackled by the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter of their wild-card playoff game.
Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen catches a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints defensive back Rafael Bush (25).
Stephen Lew, USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Freeny (55) reacts with defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (95) after tackling Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during the third quarter in the NFC wild-card playoff football game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton reaches for extra yardage against the New Orleans Saints.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints running back Zach Line (42) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.
Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison.
Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn catches a pass for a touchdown against Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
A New Orleans Saints player is silhouetted as he runs on to the field before the NFC wild-card playoff game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) and defensive back Peyton Thompson (25) celebrate as beat the Buffalo Bills of the AFC wild-card playoff game at Everbank Field.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) and defensive tackle Marcell Dareus (99) celebrates as he intercepted the ball during the fourth quarter of the AFC wild-card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Field.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) celebrates with fans as they beat the against the Buffalo Bills of the AFC wild-card playoff football game at Everbank Field.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) runs the ball against Buffalo Bills defensive back Leonard Johnson (24) during the fourth quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff football game at EverBank Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Ben Koyack (83) celebrate scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card playoff football game at EverBank Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) reacts during the during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card playoff game at EverBank Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church (42) during the first quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff game at EverBank Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus (99) tackles Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) during the first quarter of the AFC wild-card playoff game at EverBank Field.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills fullback Mike Tolbert (35) runs with the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) defend during the first quarter of the AFC wild-card playoff game at EverBank Field.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of the AFC wild-card playoff game at EverBank Field.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) is sacks by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff game at EverBank Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC wild-card playoff football game at EverBank Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card playoff game at EverBank Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) runs onto the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC wild-card playoff game at EverBank Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills fans cheer prior to the AFC wild-card playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Cornerback Brian Poole (34) reacts after the Atlanta Falcons' win over the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild-card game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports
An apparent fourth-quarter touchdown grab by Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was ruled incomplete upon review during the fourth quarter of the NFC wild-card game.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) controls the ball after a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) for a first down during the second half in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) celebrates with offensive guard Ben Garland (63) after his touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) runs the ball after making a reception against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) runs against Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) in the fourth quarter in an NFC wild-card game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs against Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) in the third quarter in an NFC wild-card game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) reacts after a stop in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild-card game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) makes a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) in the second quarter in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is brought down by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Mark Barron (26) during the first half in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) celebrates with wide receiver Sammy Watkins (12) after his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is brought down by Los Angeles Rams defensive linemen Michael Brockers (90) and Aaron Donald (99) during the first half in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) scores a touchdown with an assist from center Alex Mack against the Los Angeles Rams free in the second quarter of their NFC wild-card game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons free safety Damontae Kazee (27) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild-card game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) kicks a field goal in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) drops back to pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Dontari Poe (92) moves in during the first half in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) rolls out to pass under pressure from Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) during the first half in an NFC wild-card game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates with fans after an AFC wild-card game win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) signs autographs after an AFC wild-card game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) celebrates with teammates in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in their AFC wild-card game at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reacts during the fourth quarter in an AFC wild-card game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) was ruled down on review before the ball came out late in the fourth quarter of an AFC wild-card game.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
A two-point conversion attempt by the Tennessee Titans was blown dead before an apparent fumble during the fourth quarter in an AFC wild-card game.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in an AFC wild-card game.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches a touchdown pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Eric Murray (21) during the fourth quarter in the AFC wild-card game.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gets past Kansas City Chiefs free safety Ron Parker (38) to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter in their AFC wild-card game.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) is hit by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jehu Chesson (80) while trying to field a punt during the second half in their AFC wild-card game.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans in an AFC wild-card game.
Andrew Nelles, The Tennessean/USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) reaches for a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson (20) during the third quarter in their AFC wild-card game.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Darrelle Revis (24) during the third quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson (20) during the third quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (14) scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium.
George Walker IV, The Tennessean/USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Charcandrick West (35) stiff arms Tennessee Titans strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) during the second quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) runs against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs past Tennessee Titans cornerback Tye Smith (33) during the second quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) stiff-arms Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) during the second quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a touchdown pass over Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) during the first quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles away from Tennessee Titans defensive end Karl Klug (97) during the first half in the AFC wild-card playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) is tackled by the Tennessee Titans during the first half in the AFC wild-card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs fans hold up a sign before the AFC wild-card playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans fans cheer before the AFC wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) takes a selfie with fans before the AFC wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium.
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