The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears are expected to interview Ron Rivera for their open head coaching position, according to NFL sources. Rivera, 63, played nine seasons at linebacker for the Bears from 1984-92 and was a member of the famed defense that propelled the team to the Super Bowl XX title in the 1985 season.

Former Chicago Bears linebacker and defensive coordinator Ron Rivera has emerged as a candidate to become the team’s head coach. Rivera is expected to interview with the club Sunday, according to NFL sources,

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been the most coveted head-coaching candidate in the NFL the last three Januarys, and the Bears interviewed him Saturday morning via videoconference.