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After an alarming three-game losing streak, the crumbling Chicago Bears had to do something like fire now-former offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Maintaining the status quo would've only deepened the Bears' malaise.

The Bears officially announced the firing of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday morning. Waldron was hired this offseason after the Bears fired Luke Getsy — who has since been hired and fired by the Raiders — with the hope that he would help the offense take flight with first overall pick Caleb Williams at quarterback.