The Chicago Bears fired general manager Ryan Pace on Monday, which finds Chicago searching for their next GM.

Chairman George McCaskey, President/CEO Ted Phillips and Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian will be conducting the GM search for the Bears, where they’ve already started lining up interviews.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Bears have requested an interview with Colts VP of Player Personnel and Assistant GM Ed Dodds, someone who’s been crucial in Indianapolis’ success.

The Chicago Bears have requested permission to speak with Indianapolis Colts vice president of player personnel Ed Dodds and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their GM and head coach openings, per source. Both crucial in Colts' development of strong roster and performance.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 11, 2022

Dodds is considered one of the NFL’s most respected talent evaluators, and he’s someone who could finally get an opportunity to serve as GM. Dodds has worked alongside Colts GM Chris Ballard since 2017, where he was promoted to assistant GM in 2018, and previously spent the previous 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks, where he helped build their Super Bowl roster. Last year, Dodds received interest from the Detroit Lions and the Carolina Panthers, interview for both vacant GM positions.

The Bears have also requested interviews with Colts director of college scouting Morocco Brown, Browns VP of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Browns VP of Player Personnel Glenn Cook.

Here’s a look at the complete list of head coach and GM candidates the Bears have requested to interview: