Matt Eberflus's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 5, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Matt Eberflus.

Matt Eberflus is an American football coach. He recently served as the head coach for the Chicago Bears (2022-2024). Prior to that, he held the defensive coordinator position for both the Indianapolis Colts (2018-2021) and the Dallas Cowboys in 2025. Eberflus's coaching experience also includes collegiate roles with the Toledo Rockets and Missouri Tigers, contributing to his extensive background in football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: All-MAC Honors

In 1991, Matt Eberflus concluded his career at Toledo, earning First Team All-MAC honors for the second consecutive year and leading the team in tackles.

2002: Hitchens Records 100 Tackles

In 2002 Roy Williams recorded 127 tackles.

2004: Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

In 2004, Matt Eberflus was inducted into the University of Toledo's Athletic Hall of Fame.

2007: Big 12 North Division Title

In 2007, Matt Eberflus guided the Missouri Tigers defense to the Big 12 North Division title. He was also twice recognized as the national defensive coordinator of the week and won the Cotton Bowl against Arkansas.

2007: All-American Recognition for Moore

In 2007, William Moore, recruited by Matt Eberflus, was named a First-Team All American and Second-Team All-Big 12.

2008: All-American Recognition for Weatherspoon

In 2008, Sean Weatherspoon, recruited by Matt Eberflus, was named a Third Team All-American.

2012: Pro Bowl Selections for Ware and Spencer

In 2012, Matt Eberflus guided DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer to Pro Bowl selections, with both achieving double-digit sacks.

2012: Moore's Pro Bowl Selection

In 2012, William Moore, a player recruited and developed under Matt Eberflus, became a Pro Bowl safety with the Atlanta Falcons.

2014: Unit Overachieves Through Adversity

In 2014, Matt Eberflus' unit continued to overachieve through an adversity-plagued season with Sean Lee injured and Rolando McClain acquired.

2015: Lee's Pro Bowl Selection

In 2015, Matt Eberflus transitioned Sean Lee to the weakside linebacker position, which produced immediate results, leading to Lee's first career Pro Bowl selection.

2018: Improved Passing Defense

In 2018, Matt Eberflus improved the Colts' passing defense to No. 16, utilizing players like Pierre Desir and Kenny Moore II.

2018: Defensive Turnaround

In 2018, Matt Eberflus turned the Colts' defense around to rank No. 10 in scoring defense and No. 11 in total defense.

2018: Assistant Coach of the Year Nominations

In 2018, Matt Eberflus was voted Assistant Coach of the Year by Peter King of NBC Sports and Steve Serby of the New York Post. Eberflus also finished third in votes for the 2018 Associated Press NFL Assistant Coach of the Year Award.

2018: Player Development

Throughout the 2018 season, Matt Eberflus's cultural impact and expertise in player development was put on display. Shaquille Leonard led the NFL with 163 tackles.

October 5, 2023: Bears Break Losing Streak

On October 5, 2023, Matt Eberflus and the Bears broke their franchise record 14-game losing streak with a Week 5 win against the Washington Commanders.